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Babette's Feast
8 reviews
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This Academy Award-winner for Best Foreign Language Film was a big art house hit, spawning a whole international subgenre, "foodie" (films...
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This Academy Award-winner for Best Foreign Language Film was a big art house hit, spawning a whole international subgenre, "foodie" (films about the liberating effects of good food). It's adapted from a story by Isak Dinesen about two sisters in a 19th century Calvinist settlement in Denmark who, under their late father's rigorous spiritual dictates, pass up their chances for romance and worldly success. Years pass; they grow into charitable old spinsters and one day a French war refugee, Babette (St?phane Audran), comes to work for them. Life goes quietly one for years until one day Babette decides to prepare a lavish gourmet dinner for the elders of the town, even though the thought of such decadence makes the sisters fear for their Christian souls. This all may sound rather dull to some viewers, but rest assured, no one who has seen this film has ever regretted it. Even with its measured pacing and austere emotional palette this remains a riveting experience from the first frame to the last. The actin...
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8 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Pros: Audran, Federspiel, Kjer, Kulle, cinematography, the story
Cons: Subtitles are a pain, but it beats dubbing
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This wonderful film is a tribute to the purist aspects of mind and soul and a tribute to the art of French Cuisine. Read More
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Pros: multi-layered, nearly flawless production and direction.
Cons: slow development and long setup may bore the impatient viewer
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Intricately developed themes and characters will reward the patient viewer. Read More
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Pros: Beautifully acted and directed; fine recreation of mid-19th century rural Denmark.
Cons: Some viewers might find the emphasis on religion a trifle heavy.
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A story of missed opportunities; stodgy piety with a sliver of hedonism. Excellent acting, superb cinematography. Well-directed and executed. Thought-provoking and sobering. Read More
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Pros: Strong story, well-developed characters, strong performances, and a treat for your senses and intellect
Cons: Viewer will need to have tolerance for subtitles
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Highly recommended for its strong story, interesting characters, excellent performances, and exceptional use of the food motif Read More
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Pros: powerful theme, rich characters, excellent cinematography
Cons: slight story which is very slow moving.
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Pros: Witty, rich, poignant
Cons: "Slow" film by Hollywood standards
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Babette's Feast is a sophisticated film for those prefer more subtle, non-Hollywood fare. Read More
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Pros: An exquisite story, fine acting and direction
Cons: You have to let it in to work its magic
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Pros: Simple plot
Cons: Still gets a bit confusing, slow in some spots
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