SummaryToday's Special is a heartwarming New York style Tandoori comedy. Samiris a talented cook who dreams of being a great French Chef, but when he is forced to abandon his dream and run his fathers Indian restaurant in Jackson Heights, his life is forever changed. Learning the alchemy of Indian cuisine from a mystical larger than life immigrant cab d... Read More
Directed By:David Kaplan
Written By:Aasif Mandvi, Jonathan Bines
Today's Special
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Nov 17, 2010
75
As a movie, Today's Special is only just OK. What saves it, as it saves so very many things, is the garam masala.
Nov 18, 2010
70
Not hurting matters for foreign and Indian film devotees, the film features two icons of Indian cinema, Madhur Jaffrey and Naseeruddin Shah.
Nov 19, 2010
60
This full, sweet comedy, adapted by star Aasif Mandvi from an Off-Broadway play, has a city flavor and a wry take on familial obligations.
Nov 16, 2010
50
The picture works best as a vehicle for the likable talents of thesp Aasif Mandvi, arguably best known for his occasional "reporting" on the Middle East on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart."
Nov 16, 2010
50
Mandvi (who co-wrote the script with Jonathan Bines) does well as the straight man, but his journey to identity (chaperoned by a magical cabbie/world-class chef played by Naseeruddin Shah) strays too far into tacky ethnic farce.
Nov 20, 2010
40
It has sufficient flavor to perform relatively well in markets with significant South Asian populations or amongst serious foodies who'll flock to anything remotely germane to their passion.
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Production Company:
- Inimitable Pictures
- Sweet180
Release Date:Nov 19, 2010
Duration:1 h 39 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Life Has No Recipe
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