Wok the Kasbah
Wok the Kasbah

Wok the Kasbah

2011Movie100 minFrench

A funny comedy about the war suddenly started between two restaurant owners families.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Barry GribbleGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A down-on-her-luck catering businesswoman from London travels to Morocco to sell her late father's beloved Moroccan restaurant. She hopes to escape her mounting debts and find a new beginning. However, upon arrival, she discovers the restaurant is on the brink of collapse and is being courted by a persistent developer.

Critical Reception

Wok the Kasbah received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor to be unsubtle and its plot predictable. Audience responses were similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the performances but lamenting the lack of depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak and predictable script.
  • Catherine Tate's performance is a highlight, but not enough to save the movie.
  • The humor often falls flat, lacking the sharpness expected from a comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Wok the Kasbah are scarce and generally indicate that viewers found the film to be a forgettable comedy with a few decent performances that couldn't overcome a clichéd storyline.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Morocco, providing an authentic backdrop for the story.

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