No Reservations

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No Reservations

PG

2007

1h 44m

Drama

Romance

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Master chef Kate Armstrong (Catherine Zeta-Jones) runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in the works when she becomes the guardian of her young niece (Abigail Breslin) while crossing forks with the brash sous-chef (Aaron Eckhart) who just joined her staff. Though romance blooms in the face of rivalry, Kate needs to look outside the kitchen to find true happiness.

Critics Consensus

This romantic comedy may look good on paper, but it's too predictable and melancholy for the genre.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

08/31/2007

2/5

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.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

08/31/2007

1/5

Hie me to the vomitorium, it's a fantastically smug and boring movie about food and romance, pumped with artificial sweeteners.

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David Gritten

Daily Telegraph (UK)

08/31/2007

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.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

11/13/2019

[A]lthough it looks good on the outside and is somewhat palatable, the ingredients never quite reach a boiling point and the end result is undercooked, lacking spice and rather bland.

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Rachel Wagner

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05/09/2019

B

An underrated romantic comedy.

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

04/28/2011

Chalk it up as an alternative to watching a kitchen full of singing rats.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 6

I thought No Reservations was just okay. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart give solid performances, and the cooking and food scenes are visually appealing, but the story itself feels predictable and formulaic. The romance and family drama are sweet at times, but the plot doesn’t offer anything surprising, and the pacing can feel a bit slow. It’s easy to watch, but doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Overall, I’d give it a 5/10—it’s an okay, light-hearted drama, enjoyable in parts but ultimately forgettable.

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Michael S.

@Suba117 Mar 22

For the non-critic, it’s a fun and enjoyable family friendly movie. If you want a more accurate depiction of a cooking show/movie, then this movie would be rated R. I love this movie.

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Tim M

@tgmacman Feb 28

No Reservations gets the most out of its leads, but ultimately spoons up too big a helping of formula and contrived conflict.

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Raymond D.

@raydiaz Nov 8

I enjoyed this movie. I was a cook so movies about food always work for me. Master chef Catherine Zeta-Jones is intense and intimidating. Sous chef Aaron Eckhart and Jones clash but warm up to each other after Eckhart impresses Abigail Breslin,her niece who she just gained guardianship of. When isn't Abigail Breslin adorable? Jones ultimately has to learn to find true happiness outside the kitchen.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Nov 4

Success in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 2007-2025!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lanfranco C

@Lanfrancobz Jun 19

The appeal of an Italian Chef!

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Synopsis

Master chef Kate Armstrong (Catherine Zeta-Jones) runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in the works when she becomes the guardian of her young niece (Abigail Breslin) while crossing forks with the brash sous-chef (Aaron Eckhart) who just joined her staff. Though romance blooms in the face of rivalry, Kate needs to look outside the kitchen to find true happiness.

Director: Scott Hicks
Producer: Kerry Heysen, Sergio Aguero
Screenwriter: Carol Fuchs, Sandra Nettelbeck
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Sensuality|Language)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 27, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 2, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.1M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)