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Sadly Over-hyped

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

It started promising... hearing that Keri Russell and Nathan Filion were the protagonists. Jenna is a brilliant baker who works as a waitress and has a miserable life next to her self-absorbed, selfish, violent and horrible husband. And things get worse - she gets pregnant and falls in love with her obstetrician (who is also married, of course). Bad plot, bad development of a (somehow) promising idea. Even the acting is kind of dull. Of course it has a nice ending, with Jenna leaving her husband, getting an unexpected inheritance and living happily ever after with her daughter. But it's not enough to save this bad movie.Also...poor Joe, the owner of the dining place where Jenna works, dies and leaves her the inheritance. It seemed nice to keep the name of the place as it was (in Joe's memory), not to change it in Lulu's pie whatever... Just a little observation from a person who thought that the only nice thing of the whole movie was the postcard that Joe gave to Jenna.

This movie touched me in so many ways... I could relate to every character and the casting was great. The story was original and the way the pies were used in it was fabulous. I cannot remember a comedy/romance that I have enjoyed in many years and was so impressed with the writing and directing. So, after the movie ended, I looked up the cast and crew and noticed that Adrienne Shelly who played "Dawn" had died at a really young age and saw that she was also the writer and director. Wow! So impressed! Of course I researched her and found out about her horrific death and was devastated. I think she would have made many more amazing movies which I would have made sure to see each and every one of them.

This is a wonderful study of a woman trapped in a bad marriage who dreams of escaping until she receives some unwelcomed news which derails her plans. Of course, I enjoyed the unique pies as well (and thought about cheating on my diet because of them).The cast is very engaging particularly Keri Russell's perfect embodiment as the trapped woman and Andy Griffith's grumpy old man. The dialog is thoughtful and well-paced. The characters are believable, even if just a little quirky.My biggest complaint lies with the infidelity that drives a major portion of the plot. While one can sympathize with Keri Russell's plight and (almost) accept her behavior, there is no justification given for the behavior of Nathan Fillion's character. Sure there is attraction between them, but would a happily married man engage in such behavior? Apparently, this movie's answer is "yes." And that answer seems out of place with the rest of the movie and detracts from the overall feel.To see my other movie reviews, please visit:https://nomorewastedmovienights.wordpress.com

The story of a young pie cook and waitress, Jenna (played by gorgeous Keri Russell), who struggles to survive emotionally to the tyranny of a jealous and possessive husband in a small town in southern USA.I did not think it was an independent film worthy of Sundance, --where, however, triumphed--, but rather a Hollywood film. The film has an interesting script, but it's too pretentious as touches too many issues (domestic violence, loneliness, deception, creative cuisine, unwanted pregnancy, the need to escape the village and her husband to have a better life) but none of them deep enough or with enough originality.Several elements deserve praise. Firstly, the culinary part. The food and pastries that Jenna creates are an emotional expression of her daily mood and feelings, and the scenes connected with their preparation are beautifully presented, filmed with intimacy and warmth; it somewhat reminds me of the emotional food story presented in Like Water for Chocolate. Secondly, the relationship(predictable and many times told) between Jenna and the grumpy old man who owns the Cafe where she works, played by a delightful Andy Griffith. Thirdly, the dialogs between the three waitresses and their personal stories, really nice and funny, with that southern accent full of grammatical inaccuracies so charming! Finally, the unloving letters that Jenna writes to her unborn child. Moreover, the film has beautiful colors, a 1950s feeling in it too, and a great cheerfulness, that makes the watching very enjoyable.The three waitresses Keri Russell, Cheryl Hines and Adrienne Shelley) are great in their roles, but are Jeremy Sisto, as the insecure and jealous husband, and Griffith, the ones that really stand out and steal the show.