Dinner rush

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Movie
German title Dinner rush
Original title Dinner rush
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 2000
length 94 minutes
Age rating FSK 12
Rod
Director Bob Giraldi
script Brian S. Kalata
Rick Shaughnessy
production Louis DiGiaimo
Patti Greaney
music Alexander Lasarenko
camera Tim Ives
cut Allyson C. Johnson
occupation

Dinner Rush , alternatively known as Dinner Rush , is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Bob Giraldi .

action

The action takes place in an Italian trendy restaurant in New York. On a turbulent evening, different storylines intersect in the kitchen and guest rooms, with sometimes literally fatal consequences.

Sous Chef Duncan is in gambling debt and has an affair with the waitress Nicole, the chef's ex. The former doesn't stop him from investing another $ 10,000 in a surefire bet; the latter happens secretly during the sparse breaks on a busy evening. The ambitious head chef Udo, the owner's son, has changed the kitchen from traditional to modern. His rather gentle and age-wise father Louis is extremely reluctant to see this, even if the restaurant is now running better. He also has to defend himself against the mafia godfather Carmen, an upstart from Queens, who rushes into his shop with perfidy and threats.

He loses the bet that Duncan placed with Carmen, of all places, which initially gets him into big trouble. Chef Udo entertains a critic and her slim, but insatiable friend with great care. Waitress Marti is actually a painter and has to entertain the caustic art critic Fitzgerald and his entourage. Assistant chef Harold is not an Italian and therefore has to prove himself in the kitchen first. Louis' loose relationship with single parent Natalie could soon get more serious. Louis invited the police detective and his wife as guests of honor. Carmen, the mafia godfather, comes by for a chat with a robust friend. The charming Ken passes the time with the bartender at the bar. A temporary power failure is routinely mastered by the kitchen and service team.

During the course of the evening, Louis makes a number of decisions, some together with his partner and friend Gary. He first pays Duncan's gambling debts to Carmen. He signals to Natalie that he wants a stronger bond with her. He unconditionally hands over the restaurant to his son Udo and expresses his trust in him. Duncan and Nicole get his blessing. Finally, he gives Ken the signal to 'take care' of Carmen and his boyfriend, which Ken does relatively discreetly in the men's room.

The evening thus ends with a high-profile double murder that will ensure the restaurant's livelihood for years. The restaurant critic was enthusiastic about the food, Duncan and Nicole have revealed their relationship, chef Harold has proven himself, the likeable killer Ken is 10,000 dollars richer and Louis, with himself at peace, lets himself be chauffeured to his girlfriend.

Reviews

  • Lexicon of international films : The comedy combines "convincing actors" and "wholesome entertainment". She mocked "relevant clichés" about "the Italian milieu".
  • Kevin Thomas in the Los Angeles Times on November 2, 2001: The black comedy offers surprises; it's fun to watch Danny Aiello. Aiello, radiating warmth and security, is perfect for his role.

Awards

Bob Giraldi won the 2000 Audience Award at the St. Louis International Film Festival and in 2001 the Audience Award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

Remarks

Numerous scenes were filmed in the Gigino Trattoria in Manhattan .

swell

  1. ↑ Dinner Rush. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used 
  2. ↑ review at www.calendarlive.com (English)

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