Review Cook Up a Storm (决战食神, 2017) by Raymond Yip. " Cook Up a storm " is a culinary drollery drama film directed by Raymond Yip ( Young Bruce Lee, 2011 ). With an experience that spans over 30 years, Yip has directed, produced and written numerous films and explore diverse genres, with horror and comedy being the overriding CookingUp a Storm by Ashley Ladd My rating: 1 of 5 stars This was just bad. There are bad books where you wonder how anyone could have liked them (Outlander!) but usually those are about taste. Then there are books where you wonder how anyone could have published them. It's not that this CookingUp a Storm follows the unravelling of Sarah's marriage to the self-centred Colin and the beginning of her new life at the beautiful estate in Newnham Magna. Her eccentric landlord Kit, gets in over his head with a TV producer and what follows is a gentle and humorous farce which delivers that delicious falling-in-love excitement Vay Tiền Trả Góp 24 Tháng. A passionate quest for respect and family, with a touch of food porn. “Cook Up a Storm” is a culinary comedy drama film directed by Raymond Yip Young Bruce Lee, 2011. With an experience that spans over 30 years, Yip has directed, produced and written numerous films and explored diverse genres, with horror and comedy being the predominant ones. However, “Cook Up a Storm” remains shallow in various ways. West VS East cooking A Cantonese style cook Sky Ko Nicholas Tse competes against a French-trained Michelin star chef Paul Ahn Jung Yong-hwa. Both have different cooking styles but they soon discover that they have more in common through their passion for food and their tragic life stories. A Shallow pie The initial encounter between Sky and Paul sets their differences immediately. Their rivalry emphasizes the obvious connotation of Western vs Eastern style of cooking embodied by the main characters. As the film introduces us to their cooking world, mouth-watering slow-motion and close-up shots of food delight us while both chefs compete against each other and explain their dish. The latter explanations are a foodie’s cherry on top; one can understand what they are actually preparing and enjoy it from up-close. The CGI added to the food, such as smoke coming from a freshly cooked steak, adds to the appetizing look of the food. Knife skills in action. Renowned actor, television chef and food critic, Nicholas Tse is an excellent choice as part of the cast, not only because of his connection with food, but also because he is a great actor and he can exhibit his accomplished cooking skills in various scenes. Jung Yong-hwa’s casting selection is doubtful, as his character seems to be extremely frozen’, almost emotionless. The dubbing of his voice does not help either with his acting. As he is a well-known Korean idol, this could be a factor for his selection in attempting to attract international young spectators. However, his lack of character development in the film, fails to make us empathize with him. Furthermore, the film has several sidekicks, such as Sky’s childhood friends, who seem to be there to support Sky, but, in effect, they are useless. These friends do not add anything to the main story and their stories are not further developed; they remain shallow. Film poster Another flat story, believe it or not, is the main storyline. What starts as a comedic food porn paradise turns into a story that does not address the depicted issues. Sky’s old neighbourhood is about to be demolished, but somehow it depends on him winning the competition to save his neighbourhood. This problem is almost forgotten by the other characters and it is easily solved at the end without any climax. This fake’ problem does not incorporate anything new nor any tension. Nevertheless, the film distract and entertain us with magnificent food shots, making the time pass quickly. On the other hand, magnificent is not the word I would use to describe the CGI of the décor and the set itself, as it is visibly fabricated and exaggerated. For instance, the neighbourhood, which should be a long-established one, looks noticeably new and arranged to look antique. The dessert “Cook Up a Storm” combines two hot topics of the moment, but fails to deliver an in-depth story and remains shallow. However, it is entertaining and brings culinary shots to another level through the use of isolated slow-motions with a picture perfect background, lighting and carefully crafted close-ups. Info Rating 3 out of 5 noodles Original title 决战食神 literary Clash of the Culinary Gods Director Raymond Yip Main Cast Nicholas Tse, Jung Yong-hwa, Ge You, Tiffany Tang Year 2017 Genre Comedy, drama, culinary Running time 1h 37min Language Cantonese Country Hong Kong, China Initial release date February 10, 2017 China Trailer Header image Intense rivalry. Press release. Synopsis An international culinary competition becomes a battleground between rival cooks, one famous for his Cantonese street food and the other a Michelin-starred chef trained in France. But their rivalry takes an unexpected turn when they discover a common foe and combine their skills in a fusion of East and West. Cast Crew Details Genres Releases Cast Director Producers Writers Editors Cinematography Composers Costume Design Studio Countries Original Language Spoken Languages Alternative Titles 锋味江湖之决战食神, 锋味江湖, 美食之王, Jue zhan shi shen, 미스터 쉐프 Genres Theatrical 10 Feb 2017 18 Aug 2017 South Korea Popular reviews More Asia-FilmfestivalDuBFaL-Asia-Weeks auf LB - 1st Round - Film-Nr. 5 - Cook up a StormDie Asia-Weeks sind voll im Gange und bei meinem hab ich mir schon die volle Dröhnung gegeben. Hab mir den Film in Originalsprache Mandarin mit deutschen Untertitel angeschaut. War anfangs sehr ungewöhnlich, weil ich ja gezwungen war, ständig auf die Übersetzung zu schauen. Da war der Blick für so manches Detail vielleicht nicht so da. Aber ok. Nach spätestens 15 Minuten hatte ich mich damit arrangiert. Bin ja lernfähig 😉. Ich glaub jetzt kann ich beim Chinesen schon Flühlingslolle in Landessprache bestellen. Ach jetzt heb ich schon wieder ab. Bleib auf dem Boden, Andy 😊.Nun zum Film. Kurz die Handlung. Zwei Jungköche konkurrieren… I should've just watched all the cooking scenes on youtube, they're the only good part of the movie I first saw a part of this film when a video of a short scene of it showed up on my Facebook feed. It intrigued me enough that I decided to look for it so that I could watch it. I used to watch Iron Chef a lot and yes I've watched the new Iron Chef on Netflix so that could be why this film piqued my interest. If you're a fan of Iron Chef like me than you might moderately enjoy this film. If it had a more character enriched story to go along with it's wonderful cooking sequences and amazing visuals then it would've been better. Directing- 15 Acting- 12 Story- 10 Visuals- 18 Soundtrack- 15 70/100 OverallIn Short A decent film about cooking, love, and wanting respect that sadly gave more love and respect to the cooking scenes over everything else. Rewatch? You're better off catching reruns of Iron Chef. Thanks for reading my review- Joseph. "Cook Up a Storm" felt to me like a bit of a plot seemed a bit all over the place, IMO. Inconsistent tone, some vagueness here and there, a bit lacking in certain aspects too. It felt like things just sort of happened but with some holes/gaps and even emptiness acting and/or characters was a bit inconsistent too. Nicholas Tse and Anthony Wong were the standouts to some good moments to enjoy but mostly the movie felt like it lacked some "seriousness" or cohesiveness to me, at times. There's also some events/decisions that just seem "off", including the a movie that felt somewhat a hit-and-miss in many aspects. I liked it but felt that the movie didn't feel whole at all and sometimes very shallow/underwhelming at certain times, which was a shame. to summarize, it is simply a story about the homoerotic sexual tension between rival chefs but when they team up, it turns out they have amazing chemistry and work well together The plot got messed up by the end still those dishes look exceptional and gorgeous. Made me remember Food wars anime Two cooks from separate worlds meet by chance on a fish market and immedeatly start to compete against each cooking scenes are definitely aesthetic, for my taste too artificial though. Besides, produce is being shown that supports this impression. For example about the salmon I immedeatly started thinking this probably comes from mass production and is full of antibiotics. What I didn´t like very much were the cooking procedures in general It all happened much too fast. In the rares cases on can produce a delicious meal in such a short time. Here, it´s being pretended one could cook a high quality meal as quickly as a burger in from that, "Cook up a storm" does… What's up with Chinese comedies? They always have this weird, campy, childish feel to it. I mean, for fuck's sake, there's a fart joke in this cooking movie. Why? I was considering giving this stars, but that dumb scene made me reconsider my life choices. -Can someone explain why some people are dubbed in Mandarin and others are just speaking Mandarin despite being set in Hong Kong??Why must all Chinese movies have melodrama?! As a chef I get too wrapped up in the food stuff though. Predictable- except for the credits..what? The movie is childish and clichéd but still entertains throughout. Cook Up a Storm is a Chinese film directed by Raymond Yip and starring Nicholas Tse, Jung Yong-hwa, and Tiffany Tang. The movie is a light-hearted and fun-filled story about two culinary masters who engage in a heated cooking competition. The movie starts with the introduction of two chefs, the local street vendor, Sky Ko Nicholas Tse, and the internationally acclaimed culinary genius, Paul Ahn Jung Yong-hwa. Sky Ko is a passionate chef who cooks delicious street food while Paul Ahn is a renowned chef who works in a fancy restaurant. The two chefs are pitted against each other in a cooking competition, organized by Paul’s father. As the competition heats up, both chefs put their best foot forward and bring out their signature dishes. The movie’s highlight is the spectacular culinary showdown between the two chefs, which is captured beautifully on camera. The cinematography and visual effects in this segment are impressive and make for an immersive experience. The story of Cook Up a Storm also features a subplot involving the rivalry between the restaurant owned by Paul’s father and a local eatery run by Sky’s father. This subplot adds depth to the movie and highlights the contrast between fancy, high-end restaurants and humble street food stalls. The performances of the lead actors in Cook Up a Storm are noteworthy. Nicholas Tse is convincing as the street vendor who is passionate about his food, and Jung Yong-hwa’s portrayal of a confident and talented chef is impressive. Tiffany Tang’s character, as Paul’s assistant, adds a romantic element to the story, but her role is not significant enough to impact the plot. The movie’s soundtrack is catchy and complements the on-screen action well. The upbeat music helps to create an energetic and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the film. One of the movie’s strengths is its ability to showcase Chinese cuisine in an entertaining and accessible way. The food is presented in a visually appealing manner, and the cooking techniques are explained in a way that is easy to understand for non-Chinese audiences. However, one of the film’s weaknesses is its lack of originality in terms of the plot. The story is predictable, and the themes of competition and rivalry have been explored in numerous other films. Furthermore, some of the characters are not well-developed, and their motivations are not always clear. In conclusion, Cook Up a Storm is a well-made movie that will appeal to food enthusiasts and fans of light-hearted comedies. The movie’s strengths lie in its beautiful cinematography, entertaining performances, and its ability to showcase Chinese cuisine in a visually appealing way. However, its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters prevent it from being a truly exceptional film. Nevertheless, it is a fun and enjoyable movie that is worth a watch for its culinary spectacle and light-hearted entertainment.

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