
No Reservations
2007, Drama/Romance, 1h 44m
162 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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This romantic comedy may look good on paper, but it's too predictable and melancholy for the genre. Read critic reviews
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Kate Armstrong
Nick Palmer
Zoe
Paula
Leah
Therapist
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Critic Reviews for No Reservations
All Critics (162) | Top Critics (55) | Fresh (68) | Rotten (94)
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February 14, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
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November 18, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
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November 17, 2011 | Rating: 1/5 -
Alas, this is one of those Hollywood copies that is perfectly decent in its acting and direction but hopelessly deficient in originality and any real flair.
August 31, 2007 | Rating: 2/5 -
Hie me to the vomitorium, it's a fantastically smug and boring movie about food and romance, pumped with artificial sweeteners.
August 31, 2007 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review… -
There's not an unpredictable moment in Carol Fuchs's plodding, syrupy script; this dreadful remake of the moderately pleasing German film Mostly Martha is misconceived from start to finish.
August 31, 2007 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for No Reservations
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Feb 27, 2017The 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
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Jun 23, 2011A nice romantic film that is great for families.Bethany M Super Reviewer
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Aug 11, 2010There 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 filmgoersnot 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 awaythe 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 chefs 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 beand 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 noodles 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
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Jul 04, 2010Not 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
No Reservations Quotes
Therapist: | Why do you come to see me every week? |
Kate: | My boss said she'd fire me if I didn't get therapy. |
Therapist: | Why do you think, she thinks you need therapy? Why? |
Kate: | You know what, I haven't the faintest idea |
Kate: | You know what, I haven't the faintest idea. |
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