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 enlarge | Director: Scott Hicks
Actors: Catherine Zeta-jones, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin, Patricia Clarkson, Jenny Wade
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 8131
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 104
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.1 x 0.5
MPN: 16076
UPC: 085391160762
EAN: 0085391160762
ASIN: B0010HOZXA
Theatrical Release Date: July 27, 2007
Release Date: February 12, 2008
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Product Description
Warner Brothers No Reservations (Blu-ray)
A perfectionist chef addicted to her work struggles to adjust when her sister passes away leaving her with a little girl to raise and a new soup-chef threatens to take over her kitchen with his high-spirited and free-wheeling ways.
Amazon.com
Achieving balance in one's life can be a difficult process, but master chef Kate Armstrong (Catherine Zeta-Jones) leads a regimented, very ordered existence running the kitchen of an exclusive restaurant and revels in the sense of power and control her career affords. When Kate's sister is unexpectedly killed in an automobile accident and her 9-year old niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin) comes to live with Kate, Kate's life is turned completely upside down and she is suddenly forced to split her focus between work and family. Enter a newly hired, fun-loving, opera-singing sous chef Nick Palmer (Aaron Eckhart), whom Kate perceives as a serious rival, and thus begins an impassioned struggle on Kate's part to rein in Nick's exuberance and maintain control over her kitchen staff. Even as they clash, Kate is inexplicably drawn toward Nick, eventually coming to the realization that Nick offers something that she needs both in her restaurant kitchen and her new life with Zoe. Based on the screenplay for Mostly Martha, Catherine Zeta-Jones carries the lead well in this romantic comedy and there's a nice chemistry between herself and Aaron Eckhart as well as a poignant performance by Abigail Breslin. And, of course, and the food looks simply scrumptious. --Tami Horiuchi
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Just okay... August 18, 2008
I have to agree with the other reviewers on this. The plot is wholly predictable though well acted. It hardly qualifies as a romantic comedy because it simply isn't funny. Kate's character arch does allow her to let people in, but I'm not sure how she got so closed off-especially since her sister seemed quite the opposite. There was no real obstacle keeping these two from each other and what paper thin conflict they did have is resolved rather effortlessly.
 Terribly Unrealistic Remake of an Excellent Original August 17, 2008
If a person had never before been to New York City, or to the United States, that person watching this movie could be forgiven for believing:
- New York City's street noises never invade any buildings
- All chefs live in $20 million apartments
- There are no people of color in New York City's Greenwich Village
- All restaurant kitchens are absolutely, impeccably sterile, roomy, and orderly.
I had seen the film Mostly Martha, coincidentally, less than one month before buying this movie. I didn't realize this movie is a remake--almost on a word-for-word basis--of that wonderful German film. But the American version, set on Manhattan, just doesn't ring true. There are three people of color in this entire movie: A school principal and two restaurant workers (there were perhaps three or four times as many non-White people in the German original). Even the shoppers in the background, walking the sidewalks of NYC's Village, are impeccably dressed Caucasians.
Abigail Breslin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Aaron Eckhart have all proven--in different vehicles--that they can act very well. None of them does so here. The performances are bland and unworthy of any viewer engagement.
Instead of this movie, please see the original film upon which it was based: Mostly Martha was excellent, featured wonderful performances, and--in wealthy Germany--the preponderance of wealthy, well-dressed White people rings much more true.
Never trust the re-make August 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is based on a german film named "Bella Martha" which is actually one of my favorite movies. I couldn't even get through this one because it was so horrible in comparison.
The plot is basically the same - a control obsessed chef is burdened with her dead sister's daughter, and a new hire is making the moves on her. The characters have a lot more depth, though, and the cinematography is perfect with the different moods of the movie. If you were tempted at all by the plot of "No Reservations" go rent "Bella Martha" instead. Mostly Martha
 A Delicious Serving of Romantic Comedy For the Entire Family July 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
On tonight's menu, we are serving a romantic comedy that will satisfy the most discriminatory palate. Devoid of nudity and foul language, "No Reservations" is a touching, heart warming comedy that is suitable for all ages. It has a very upbeat, positive finale that can only be found in a modern fairytale.
Catherine Zeta-Jones is wonderful as Kate who is one of the best chefs in New York; unfortunately, she seeks solace and comfort in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant. Her daily routine is turned upside down when tragedy forces her to becomes a parent to her niece, and a handsome, dashing chef (Aaron Eckhart) is hired to assist her in the kitchen. During the course of the movie, Kate metamorphoses from a self-isolated, suspicious person into someone who can trust, love and share her world.
Great performances are given by everyone, especially Abigail Breslin who is very convincing as Kate's orphaned niece, Zoe; Zoe has a hard time adjusting to the loss of her mother and your heart will break for her.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhard look great together. Their kissing is very passionate. They are able to heat up the kitchen without turning on the stove.
"No Reservations" comes highly recommended; it will make a great addition to anyone's collection of romantic comedies. Watch it tonight; reservations aren't required.
 No Reservations July 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just couldn't kept my train of thought in this movie. Too much was left to try to figure out on your own.
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