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If only the plot-cake had used baking powder instead of baking soda. The movie's editing styles; use of hashtags, memes and montages, may help draw a younger audience to the movie, and especially with its call for unity. However, the plot of the story may feel a little salty to the taste for viewers, due to the constant barrages of never-ending shouting matches between family members which drenches the story with vinegar. A little complements the dish; add too much and you've ruined the taste.

The film certainly has its heart in the right place. The basic idea is for all its intents and purposes charming and addresses an interesting and important topic. However, director Fernando Andrade completely fails to establish the film's premise in a believable way, through which the rest of the movie's story extremely suffers from. All in all, Abe (2020) only ends up as a noncredible feelgood-movie with a wannabe deep message.

Abe:"I'm going to the party!" School kid:"Don't we get enough of you at school?" *Comment gets 7 likes* Me:"This kid is getting bullied all because he likes cooking?!? LMFAO TF"

"Abe" is a surprising little gem. A whole-hearted, sweet and tasty film that is every bit relatable. . In this comedy-drama, a 12-year-old boy cooks to unite his half Israeli and half Palestinian family, but everything goes wrong. . Running under 90-minutes, "Abe" is able to tackle religion, family drama and food, which brings us all together. Young actor Noah Schnapp delivers a sensitive performance and Brazilian musician and actor Seu Jorge offers viewers comedic relief and is the heart of this film. "Abe" is well directed and goes into surprising depths about the complications of mixed families. One of the better films I've seen these days and worth a watch if you could stream it. . Follow @snobmedia for all reviews!

Good stories, really pack. the conflict that they choose to tell in this beautiful different background feels to heavy for this kind of movie theme but surprisingly was execute really well. i surprise this one take so fast. for my opinion if you go a little long enough the story could be more strong.

good act from all of the actor, its broke me to see ben scene when he try to comfort the families. make me miss my old man. good act from noah schnapp.

Good movie but.... Could have probably chosen better actors who could actually pronounce the Arabic and Hebrew properly. The mother Rebecca possibly one of the worst (on screen) mothers ever. Poor kid.

Enjoyed the movie but feel it could have been much more... Interesting to see him torn apart but together on religion however would have liked to see more about the food side - his enjoyment and what came of it. Just feel there was a bit too much story in, what could have been a fabulous foody story.....

Great story line that had so much potential. Just sad that the writing, acting, and directing was completely, but completely off. Just a big mush in my brain from start to finish.

This movie brings different subjects to the public. It is not only about food, but the relationship Abe has with it and his family, the feelings he hides and how food has changed his life. The script is well written and Fernando did a great job directing it. Furthermore, I loved the selection of the actors such as Noah Schnapp and Mark Margolis.

Lacked subtitles for the elderly, disabled, hearing impaired, and ESL viewers. Disrespectful & cheap on the part of the producers especially when audio & enunciation is off. A familiar tale of a mixed Jewish & Muslim religious parentage household & the son who has to navigate this, but finds that cooking is his interest which incidentally helps to harmonize the household. Social & political tête-à-têtes were safely subdued relative to what they could be.

It gets a little cheesy at the end but a nice movie to watch. It could've been more, sure, but good nonetheless.

In "Abe" (2019), the film's ambition to weave together cultural exploration and a personal journey falls flat primarily due to Noah Schnapp's unconvincing portrayal of Abe. Schnapp's performance lacks the depth and authenticity required to embody the complexities of a character navigating his identity within a diverse cultural landscape. His portrayal feels wooden and disconnected, failing to convey the emotional depth and nuances essential to the role.

The film's potential to delve into the intricacies of familial ties and cultural fusion is overshadowed by Schnapp's underwhelming acting. His inability to fully inhabit the character creates a jarring experience for viewers, preventing any genuine connection or empathy towards Abe's journey.

While the premise holds promise, Schnapp's performance cripples the film's ability to resonate with audiences on an emotional or intellectual level. Ultimately, despite the film's aspirations, the lackluster portrayal of the central character leads "Abe" to stumble, leaving it with a regrettable 1/10 rating.

Just as more citizens are becoming reacquainted with preparing homemade meals, Breaking Glass Pictures brings to DVD (June 2, 2020) an entertaining Indie film about a young aspiring chef - Abe (Noah Schnapp - "Stranger Things") .

Directed and written by accomplished young LA based Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Grostein Andragde, the film tracks Abe's growth as a chef, while he struggles at home to understand his historic religious beliefs held tightly by his half-Israeli and half-Palestinian head strong family members. If the religious aspect of the storyline seems to heavy for quirky drama-comedy, don't worry, it's just a subtext to the journey Abe goes through on his way to becoming a chef and bringing his family together.

Director Grostein Andragde knows his way around a youth oriented film, enabling the audience to experience young Abe's world from his perspective. Unfortunately, he often keeps the camera on situations or scenes too long, leaving the viewer to wonder if he couldn't find away out of the setting. Noah Schnapp is the key to this production, and he holds your attention throughout with those puppy dog eyes and youthful ambition. The competing family members make for a great tug-of-war, and each ensemble members keeps your attention.

Using the old adage "a way to a person (man's) heart is through their stomachs," Abe hones his craft for a big family meal that will "mix" up the various ethnic foods to create one big happy final family dining experience. If only it was that easy!

If you still rent DVD's, make sure to look for this one.

Abe is a comedy/drama film directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade that follows the story of Abe (portrayed by Noah Schnapp) who is half-Israeli and half-Palestinian. Abe's mothers family is Jewish and his fathers family is Muslim. Abe's father, Amir (portrayed by Arian Moayed), is also an atheist despite his parents profound Islamic faith.

Abe deals with the family disputes due to their conflicting cultural/political/religious differences. However, when Abe finds out about a local chef, Chico (portrayed by Seu Jorge), who mixes recipes from different cultures he sets out to make a meal to bring his family together.

Abe is a very feel-good film. The film has real world application as it shows the disputes that families can have when their cultural/political/religious beliefs contradict from that of their partners. The storytelling in the view of the child of the dispute was an interesting twist to show how their disputes not only effect the individuals involved but also those they are tied to. Abe was a very likable character who you feel for due to the internal issues he faces.

However, the film feel like something is missing. The story shows the disputes between his parents but does not show how they came back together after it is briefly mentioned they took a break. I also thought having ending of the film is a bit odd. Abe runs away after a family fight, they attempt to find him, cannot find him, and then decide to finish the diner as that is what he wanted. But why would the parents/grandparents let a young kid run around without continuing to look for him? It felt like a lazy way to bring the film together.

Finally, Abe continues to say "#(statement)" when he spoke. I don't think people in real life say hashtag nearly as many times as Abe's character and I found it annoying. Maybe that's nitpicky but it made his character seem unauthentic at times.

With that being said, Abe is a decent comedic family drama with a feel-good ending - 5/10.

I really liked this movie. im sad it kind of flopped though): im like a huge fan of noah so thats y i watched it.

Beautifully done. The conflicts between two different families with different religion was well presented. Noah Schnapp portrayed his role very well. Story line was genuine. Definitely a good watch for the whole family.

If you like to cook and enjoy a great family film this is it while staying at home. Most of all I love food and to cook and watching him grow into a better cook was fun to watch

A great surprise, the movie cheers you up. Exactly what we need now.

I loved this movie! If you grew up with family members who were over-proud of their ethnicity or (heaven forbid) in a mixed ethnic situation with that dynamic, then you will totally get this movie. If not, then the meaning may whiz by over your head. Either way, it's worth a watch. Noah is awesome! And having Mark Margolis along for the ride is definitely the icing on the cake (no pun intended).

It is is a good movie and I recommend this to wacth

What can i say, its a nice movie. A lot of lessons to be learned. Noah Schnapp is adorable. I can't say anything else. I enjoyed the movie.