Adam Jones is a chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.
Bestubbled Cooper plays a fantastically tiresome prat pursuing redemption and Michelin stars in this overheated foodie flop.
Some of this unintentional hilarity is almost endearing, but Cooper’s character, disappointingly, remains as stubbornly resistible as his menu, which makes the film less than palatable.
John Wells' film has all the right ingredients, but they have been mixed together totally wrong.
A tasteless concoction - one gay character is particularly misjudged - that's instantly forgettable.
The tasty cast includes therapist Emma Thompson and food critic Uma Thurman but the breezy, lightweight story could have used a little more spice.
Overegged, undercooked.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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