The latest restaurant themed movie, The Grande Maison Paris is a relaxing, mouthwatering, uplifting night of escapism.
Japanese chef Natsuki Obana (Takuya Kimura) had a dream … to be at the top of his profession, which meant winning three Michelin stars. He eventually achieved this goal in his restaurant in hometown Tokyo, but he remained unfulfilled. The problem … it wasn’t Paris. To be truly revered it had to be in a restaurant in Paris. There was only one solution.
He and Rinko Hayami (Kyoka Suzuki) set off for Paris to open Grand Maison Paris.
Combining French techniques with his Japanese heritage Obana was soon getting noticed. When Michelin eventually knocked, he was recognized with two stars, but two stars aren’t three.
If he could pull that off he’d be the first Asian chef to achieve the honour. But therein lies the problem. Obana has to do more than just cook stunning food to reach his ultimate dream. As desperation sets in, he wagers … if he doesn’t win three stars he’ll pack up his chef knives and leave town.
As I salivated over the food on screen I pondered:
- The movie touches on topics of ego, humility, the importance of teamwork along with how you get up when all is against you and that you never know who’s watching;
- The movie can feel slow at times but lean into the relaxing night out it offers, it’s something we all need in the current climate of troubling news;
- Make sure you eat beforehand.
For more information go to Luna Cinemas. Coming July 10
