No Reservations

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Cast & Crew

Catherine Zeta-Jones
Kate Armstrong

Aaron Eckhart
Nick Palmer

Abigail Breslin
Zoe

Patricia Clarkson
Paula

Jenny Wade
Leah

Bob Balaban
Therapist

Brian F. O'Byrne
Sean

Lily Rabe
Bernadette

Eric Silver
John

Arija Bareikis
Christine

Scott Hicks
Director

Carol Fuchs
Writer

Kerry Heysen
Producer

Sergio Aguero
Producer

Susan Cartsonis
Executive Producer

Bruce Berman
Executive Producer

Stuart Dryburgh
Cinematographer

Barbara Ling
Production Design

Pip Karmel
Film Editor

Philip Glass
Original Music

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• Feb 27, 2017

  The movie poster suggested "No Reservations" would be a rom-com -- but there was no discernible "com" actually in it. While there certainly was a modicum of romance, the story is much better characterized as a drama focused on a career-minded woman taking on the responsibility of raising her traumatized niece after a terrible tragedy, and who grudgingly allows a cute but insipid male sidekick into the house as a hanger-on. It was entertaining from the professional kitchen angle, but there did not seem to be much leavening in the bread.
  Christian C Super Reviewer
• Jun 23, 2011

  A nice romantic film that is great for families.
  Bethany M Super Reviewer
• Aug 11, 2010

  There are no reservations about likening No Reservations to a hugely popular food staple known for satiating even the stodgiest of palettes…a candy bar. For that is what this innocuous romantic-dramedy affords filmgoers—not a filling 4-star meal but a sugary snack. Unfortunately, these particular sweets have also been known to cause belly-aches. With this particular confection, the audience can see the simplistic connect-the-dots denouement, climax, and resolution coming from a mile away—the opening credits, to be exact. The only wine that movieoers will get with this entrée is their own as they cry over the loss of the two hours and $9 that they will get back. In the PG-13-rated No Reservations, a top-notch chef’s life (Zeta-Jones) is turned upside down when she must care for her niece (Abigail Breslin) and contend with the advances of another chef (Eckhart). Of the cast, only Breslin seems able to turn her one-note character into a 7-course performance. Given scraps to work with, she rouses even the pickiest of moviegoers, which is more than this reviewer can say for Eckhart with Zeta-Jones. As leads, these supposed stars prove as stock as stock can be—and this is not a soup reference. Her career-minded ice princess and his adventurous clown have ‘predictable results’ written all over them, butting heads then falling in love. Unfortunately, the actors barely go through the motions, bringing a wet noodle’s worth of zest and sexual chemistry to the movie. Watching No Reservations is like coming for steak and leaving with a hot dog. Bottom line: Someone left this cake out in the rain.
  Jeff B Super Reviewer
• Jul 04, 2010

  Not delightful, not funny, just a rather depressing drama. Everybody is kind of bland in this film, unlike the dishes they prepare. Eckhart plays the typical "come to shake it all up" guy, but even this seems forced. The films biggest problem is its weak female lead. Not so much the acting, as the character. Why is it presented as such a psychological flaw for a woman to be passionate towards her job? Zeta-Jones' character is one that will never be happy until she gets a man, despite her protests. Breslin's arrival doesn't cause too much hassle for Zeta-Jones, making this fairly uninteresting to watch. Remember ladies, if you are focused on your career then you need professional help, and the only cure is finding a good man.
  Luke B Super Reviewer

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