Fuera de Carta (Chef's Special) (2008)
Release Date: Apr 6, 2008 Wide
Release Date: Apr 6, 2008 Wide
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A distinguished and openly gay chef from Madrid is forced to reevaluate his own morals and values when the children from his former marriage suddenly come knocking on his door and a handsome ex-football player from Argentina moves in next door. Maxi owns one of the most popular restaurants in the gay-friendly neighborhood of Chueca. But while Maxi is currently out of the closet, that doesn't mean that he doesn't have anything to hide. Years ago, Maxi fathered several children while involved in a
Romance, Art House & International, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
David Sánchez, Antonio Sanchez, David S. Olivas, Nacho Garcia Velilla, Oriol Capel
Apr 6, 2008 Wide
Oct 20, 2009
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However, this movie does enjoy having a lighter structure and more droll situations.
Javier Camara (you'll remember him as the male nurse in Almodovar's 'Talk to Her') is outrageously funny without being too over-the-top. His performance is engaging and nuanced enough to provide diversion to the audience as well as depth to a character that could've become very boring and one-dimensional had it been played by an inferior actor.
I got to see this last night at the San Diego Latino Film Festival. It's definitely worth the extra effort trying to find a theater near you that may be playing this--or waiting for the DVD.