The Grand Seduction -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2319580/reference
the 2013 version, remake of the 2003 french film of the same title.
i watched it because it's got Brendan Gleeson in it. It's a film very close to The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill and The Full Monty is style, as as both of these films, doesn't have enough plot to go around, i.e. the trailer is better than the film.
Still, well made and well acted, but the writing and direction could use a boost.
6.5/10 i never watched the original, don't know if it's better
Catch Me If You Can -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264464/reference
Is it a Tom Hanks film, or a Leonardo DiCaprio film?
Watchable but not particularly memorable film; i much enjoyed the Tom Hanks bits and not so much the Leo bits, and the story itself leaves to be desired. I know it's the 'true story" of Frank Abagnale, but they could have spiced it up a bit for storytelling purposes.
6.5/10 the best thing is the retro look.
Chef -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2883512/reference
could not bring myself to watch the whole thing, i started skipping about 1/3 through. Very bland characters and i just didn't feel the drama. The comedy bits were not funny.
no vote/10