Thanks to Disney/DreamWorks I was able to see an early screening of the film and take part in the #100FootJourneyEvent. However, opinions are my own.
This summer, feast your eyes on a film that will tug at your heartstrings and make your taste buds dance, DreamWorks The Hundred Foot Journey based on the novel “The Hundred-Foot Journey” by Richard C. Morais. It is directed by Academy Award®-nominee Lasse Hallström and stars Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal and Charlotte Le Bon, and is produced by Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg, Academy Award-nominee Oprah Winfrey and Juliet Blake.
In The Hundred Foot Journey, Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal), budding chef, and his family leave their beloved country India after a tragic accident looking for a new beginning. On their journey to find the perfect place, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri), stumble upon a quaint village in the south of France called Saint-Antonin. Papa thinks that this beautiful French town is the perfect place to settle down and open an Indian restaurant with Hassan as the head chef.
Madame Mallory (Academy Award® winner Helen Mirren) has other plans for the Kadam family. You see, they opened their restaurant just 100 feet from her Michelin-starred classic French restaurant. She does everything in her power to give them anything but a warm welcome and even tries to shut them down. Papa fights back just as hard because he believes in Hassan and his cooking. A feud breaks out between this very proper French restaurant that plays classical music and the loud Bollywood music playing, colorful and lively Indian restaurant.
Meanwhile, Hassan falls in love with French cuisine thanks to Madame Mallory’s sous chef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon) all the while their friendship grows. When Hassan attempts French cuisine for the first time for Marguerite, it is then that she realizes the magnitude of his talent in the kitchen. He goes on to use his knowledge of Indian food by combining it with classic French recipes bridging the two cultures with food.
Does Madame Mallory learn about Hassan’s special gift? You need to watch the film to find out!
The witty banter between Helen Mirren and Om Puri was one of the things that I liked best about the film. They have great onscreen chemistry even though they are adversary’s. You could also tell the connection between Manish Dayel and Om Puri. Steven Spielberg said, “Manish has a beautiful, calm, steady presence. He doesn’t look like, but very much is, Om’s son. There is something on camera and off that really bonded these two actors.”
The Hundred Foot Journey is a beautiful film that combines food, cultures, and love and is the perfect date night movie.
Watch The Hundred Foot Journey in theaters Friday, August 8th!
The Hundred Foot Journey is about the 100 foot divide between cultures. It is about human beings coming to understand human beings. – Oprah Winfrey (Producer)
The Hundred Foot Journey represents everything we go through, whether it is love or friendship, you have to walk a distance to achieve something of value for yourself. – Stephen Spielberg (Producer)
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I have been wanting to see this one ever since the first previews — it looks so good!
All the elements of this movie sound so appealing. I’m looking forward to it.
I saw the previews for this and can’t wait to watch it.
I’ve been seeing a lot of previews for this. Can’t wait to check it out!
Looks like an interesting movie to see with the hubby!
I read somewhere that the food is like a character in itself. I didn’t realize there was a love angle too. I am really looking forward to this now!
This looks like an excellent movie. I hope we can see it on date night soon.
I desperately want to see this movie! I need to find a friend to go with me.
I would be thrilled to join you Kimberly 🙂 If only you were a teensy weensy bit closer…
Oh that would be so fun!
The more I read about this movie, the more I know it’s going to be a great fit for me. I just can’t wait!
I’ve been wanting to see this film and now I want to see it even more!! I think my 13 year old daughter would LOVE it! Time for a mother/daughter afternoon out.
I totally loved this movie.
This movie looks really good. I am excited to see it.
Sounds like just my kinda movie! This has been on my “must see” list for a little while now.
My husband and I are going to see the movie tonight for a date. The book it’s based on is terrific, too. (The movie is just a part of the book.) And Helen Mirren is one of my idols.
She was fantastic in it, and so was Om Puri! I hope you both enjoy!
I’ve heard a lot of good things about this movie. I am on the fence about wanting to watch it. However, with all of the hype I know I will!
This looks like a great movie! I can’t wait to see it!