Jon Favreau S Chef First Look And Early Buzz

Jon Favreau’s ‘Chef’: First Look And Early Buzz

By Angie Han/March 10, 2014 11:30 am EST

In it, Favreau plays a once-acclaimed chef rebuilding his life after a heavily YouTubed incident sends his career on the skids. He’s also dealing with a gorgeous ex-wife (Sofia Vergara) and an adorable moppet of a son (Emjay Anthony). So how does this latest effort stack up against some of Favreau’s critically scorned tentpole output? Get the word from SXSW and check out some first-look photos after the jump.

For an even better look at the movie, you can check out a 47-second clip on Buzzfeed.

As for the reviews, they’ve been all across the board. Most seem to fall somewhere in the “good, not great” range. But it’s also received at least one D- and at least one A-. Here are some critical responses, roughly in order from harshest to kindest. Letter grades and/or numerical ratings are included next to the outlet name where applicable.

The Playlist (D-):

Film School Rejects (C+):

Indiewire (C+):

Variety:

THR:

Crave (8/10):

Movies.com:

Collider (A-):

Chef opens May 9.