A Taste of Hunger has plenty of layers, and enough meat to keep you hanging on until the end. As a huge fan of Top Chef and the Food Network I could metaphor you to death with the culinary quips, but I will not. Or only a little.
A Taste of Hunger is now available on DVD, On Demand via Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu/FandangoNOW,
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Synopsis: A couple who sacrifice everything to achieve the highest possible accolade in the culinary world – a Michelin star.
A Taste of Hunger is at its core a family drama. Though this one is set in the world of fine dining it could easily have worked in any backdrop where business, and the stress of success take a toll on marriage and family. The two main characters have spent the last ten years of their lives striving for the pinnacle in their vocation. And that certainly comes with a price.
Husband and wife Carsten (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Maggie (Katrine Greis-Rosenthal) are both very pretty people. That has little to do with the film but it is worth mentioning. They have invested everything into their business. Their two young children also vie for a lot of their attention. It is no wonder that the stress of all of this reaches a breaking point when one of them has an affair. The film focus on them trying to keep it all together as with that coveted Michelin star finally within reach.
I enjoyed the film for the most part. There were several times when it seemed to lack the depth of flavors that would have made this an award winning dish. For most of the movie I did not care much for either of the main characters. It wasn’t until later in the film that you got anything palatable from them. The acting was fantastic, it was the characters themselves I found bland.
The film also flashes from past to present a lot which I understand is important to the history. I personally would have loved to have seen more cooking and restaurant moments instead of personal drama. But again this film is not really about the food world, but more an exploration of the husband, wife, and the extreme sacrifices made.
I do recommend it, and if you see it pop up in your local indie arthouse theater it is worth the money paid. Same for streaming at home. It is in the Danish language with English subtitles. This means you really have ti engage in the film, even during the slow parts. You can’t play on your phone – not that you ever would – and expect to get it all.
A Taste of Hunger is intended for mature audiences due to language and themes.
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