"Food is memory..."

We might be culturally different, but food allows us to understand each other cultures a little more, and sometimes, it can tell a whole story. This is how I feel about The 100 Foot Journey.

Synopsis

"Hassan Kadam is a genius in culinary. After their house was burnt down due to election dispute, the family decided to move to Europe. After leaving London, where they've been staying for a bit of time, they found themselves in a beautiful village of St. Antonin-Noble-Val in South of France. Mesmerized by it's picturesque and elegant, the father (Papa) decided to settle down and open an Indian Restaurant, Maison Mumbai - exactly 100 foot across a Michelin starred classical French Restaurant. The restaurant owner (Mdm. Mallory) gets wind of it, and watch how she and their father 'battle' out with each other; while Hassan and Mdm. Mallory sous chef, Margurite, enjoys a flirtatious relationship. Despite the "war" between her and Papa, Mdm. Mallory recognizes Hassan's talent and takes him under her wing"

 

A script by Steven Knight, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg - I definitely have high hopes on this movie.

It's fun to watch the chemistry between the British Oscar-winner, Helen Mirren and the India legendary actor, Om Puri. The way they tried to sabotage each other has provided a constant laughs to the audience. Although the movie went all soft and gooey at the end, they still managed to keep the comedy essence to it.

Being a foodie myself, one of the joy I get from the movie is the food - the fine and sophisticated French cuisine, against the aromatic-spiced Indian cuisine. Though not much scenes on these (how I hope there were more...), but they were definitely mouth-watering. A gentle reminder, you might want to re-consider going into the movie with an empty stomach.

Although some people might say the movie is "bland"; but personally, I really enjoyed myself a lot throughout the entire move. Thanks a lot to Nuffnang for the movie premiere tickets! ^_^

The movie is releasing on the 28th August 2014. Drop by your nearest cinemas and check this move out!