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In 1671, Francois Vatel, a master chef, entertainer and steward, is hired by the Prince de Conde to prepare an important feast for the upcoming arrival of King Louis XIV. However, it will take nothing short of a miracle to prepare a fete fitting for royalty while Conde's provinces rest on the verge of financial ruin. Vatel, however, is a culinary genius with a heightened sense of resourcefulness... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama, Romance and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 57 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 25, 2000 LA/NY; February 23, 2001 LA |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for sexual content and some violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$49,464 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Cranky Critic,
"Spectacular production values overwhelm the story." more...
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B- |
Film Journal International, David Noh
"...long on earnestness but little else." more...
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C |
Film Threat, Michael Dequina
"...a stillborn piece of work." more...
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C- |
filmcritic.com, Christopher Null
"The story lacks complexity, but Depardieu's performance is persuasive and of course the costumes and sets are incredible." more...
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B |
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