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Mostly Martha | Year: 2001 Classification: Foreign Film - German Directed: - Sandra Nettelbeck Actors/Actresses: - Martina Gedeck - Maxime Foerste - Sergio Castellitto Delicious! This is much, much more than another great food movie--although it's definitely got some wonderful food happening. What's impressive here is the directorial restraint--the audience is allowed to decide for themselves what Martha's background might have been to see her into adulthood so detached from people that her entire life has become her career. The kitchen is where Martha lives; it is her dominion. The food she produces (unlike her life) is flawless. Beyond the confines of the restaurant, things are random, uncontrollable; nothing coalesces the way her perfect recipes do.<BR>With the arrival of her orphaned niece into her life and a second (Italian) chef at the restaurant, life, in spite of Martha's best efforts, begins to leak in around the edges of her fiercely maintained control--of herself and of her kitchen. There are moments of great yet gentle humor and moments of confused pain as emotions begin to grow in Martha--visibly an alien experience.<BR>This is a wise film, filled with insight and humor; the soundtrack is wonderful and the resolution is immensely satisfying.<BR>Not to be missed. Most highly recommended. I highly recommend. I just saw this today and wonder why in the world this didn't get a wider US release. It's a charming little movie with wonderful acting that deserves a bigger audience. It's not really a classic, but it's better than 95% of what's been in theaters this year. Martina Gedeck, who plays Martha, is great actress who I'd love to see more of. Her performance is very lifelike, Martha's actions always seem like those of real person. Though she can be very stubborn, we really feel for her. Maxime Foerste, as Lina, gives one of greatest performances by a child I have ever seen. Again, very lifelike and touching. Segio Castellitto's Italian cook Mario is more of a stereotype, reminding one of Jean Reno in one of his lighter roles. I think this mostly a writing problem, and Castellitto does a very good job with what's he's given. Overall, I highly recommend you watch this movie (assuming you can find it). Mostly Martha is Mostly Magnificent I thought that "Mostly Martha" (other titles include: "Drei Sterne", and "Bella Martha") was outstanding. It showed well rounded characters, an interesting plot, a happy (though not suprising) end, and was an all around successful endeavor in film-making. I give this movie two thumbs up and suggest that everyone interested in seeing a really good film should see "Mostly Martha". Bono Appetite! Buy Mostly Martha at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Mostly Martha Search with the Priority Search Engine on Mostly Martha This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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