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The Hundred-Foot Journey
2014 122 min India, United States of America, United Arab Emirates PG 12+
★7.1
Drama, Comedy
Director: Lasse Hallström
🎭 Based on
«The Hundred-Foot Journey»
byRichard C. Morais
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Description
A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$54.24M
Worldwide:
$89.5M
Starring
Helen Mirren
Actor
Om Puri
Actor
Manish Dayal
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2015
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
The Hundred-Foot Journey is widely regarded as a visually sumptuous, feel-good culinary drama that excels at creating a cozy and warm atmosphere. While many viewers appreciate its sincere message of cultural reconciliation and its evocative food cinematography, others find the narrative predictable and the central conflict overly simplistic.
| Production | The cinematography and production design effectively capture the lush beauty of Provence and the vibrant textures of the culinary world. | |
| Acting | Helen Mirren delivers a commanding and anchored performance that serves as the emotional heart of the film. | |
| Score | The score successfully integrates spiritual Indian elements with an atmospheric tone that enhances the film's warmth. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive: supporters find the simple, linear storytelling soulful and charming, while critics dismiss it as predictable, contrived, and lacking in genuine stakes. | |
| Theme | The film's exploration of cultural themes and personal growth is viewed by some as heartwarming and life-affirming, yet others argue it remains too superficial and avoids any real thematic depth. |