Today's Special
Today's Special

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Today's Special

2009
Movie
99 min
English

Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users82%
Director: Bob ByingtonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful but unfulfilled stockbroker impulsively quits his job and wanders into a Moroccan restaurant, where he's mistaken for the new cook. He embraces the deception, finding unexpected purpose and connection in the kitchen.

Critical Reception

Today's Special received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its quirky charm and understated performances, though some found its pacing uneven and its narrative a bit too slight. Audiences generally responded well to its offbeat humor and feel-good story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and quirky, offbeat humor.

  • Appreciated for its heartfelt performances, particularly from the lead.

  • Some critics noted a leisurely pace and a story that could have been more developed.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's gentle humor and the satisfying arc of the protagonist finding himself. Many found it a charming and surprisingly touching independent film.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable soundtrack, with many songs performed by the lead actor, Dean Wareham, who is also a musician known for his work in the bands Galaxie 500 and Luna.

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uNiversal

TODAY’S SPECIAL is a heartwarming comedy with a culinary flavor, co-written by Aasif Mandvi, Jonathan Bines, and directed by David Kaplan (Year of the Fish). It tells the story of Samir (Aasif Mandvi, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, THE...