Ramen Shop

This movie touched my heart. In a world of million dollar action movies, this brought me back to the complex, yet oh so important need for family. In this case, food was the conduit. And who doesn't feel even more emotion when food is involved. Relax, give yourself a treat, and succumb to a truly meaningful slice of life.

This movie, while not bad, was a real disappointment. It is quite slow and disengaged. It leaned too heavily on nostalgia and melancholy, without a trace of humor to leaven things. The lead actor was handsome but not at all charismatic. He relied very heavily at looking moody and hurt. His other emotions were never convincing, like a time when he loses his temper and has an angry fit.

At least the secondary leads -- Uncle from now, Mom from the past, the potential love interest -- were much more interesting and perked up the movie as much as they could.

This film offers a simple tale of a young man trying to form a bond with his late mother. When the film works, it is quiet, delicate, and sincere. That being said, there are times when the dialogue can seem a bit forced and contrived. The journey of the lead character is deeply enriched with wonderful food and culture. The film is beautifully shot and has moments that are deeply profound. T

Slow paced movie with lot of food. It made me sobbing. Recommended for those who are looking for some relaxing time.

First: the great grand father of the main character got killed during WW2, so belelsene has got the timeline wrong. Enjoyable movie, although not much is happening.