Chef (Jon Favreau, 2014)

Jon Favreau directs and stars as a top chef who falls out with his boss and a food critic over being forced to churn out conventional fare, and then goes on a road trip which turns into a bonding exercise with his son. Somewhat ironically then, the film itself proceeds to churn out plenty of conventional fare along the way and no surprises at all: Favreau just cooks, eats, quips and lays on the feelgood sauce until the viewer is both satiated and slightly sick. It's all very amiable, and makes a nice change from his superhero blockbusters, but also more of a souffle than a solid meal.

5/10