Critic Reviews

As a goofy little fantasy, however, this film has loads of charm.

A charming confection spun from pure whimsy.

All coy and fey -- and painless to digest.

A fantastical romp with a buoyant pace, exotic locations, a finger-popping score, appealing leads and spicy cooking demonstrations.

Prime date fare, but cotton-candy light and occasionally just a little too whimsical.

This is the kind of movie you sort of like, and yet even while you're liking it, you're thinking how much better these characters and this situation could have been with a little more imagination and daring.

Tries too hard to be playful and sensual, wacky and romantic, and comes away feeling fake and prefabricated instead.

A dish that's pretty easy to swallow, but if it could have borrowed some of Isabella's more potent spices, it might have boasted a more lasting flavor.

A romantic fairy tale that's light and in several ways seductive, if not exactly filling.

This gently satirical farce is atmospheric when dabbling in religion--the chef turns to spiritual magic to defuse her passion for her husband--and moving during her heart-to-hearts with her friend.