Superb German

Did you see the movie, “No Reservations”, starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Aaron Eckhart?

It was based on the 2001 German film, “Mostly Martha”. Did you see both movies?
And if you did, which one did you like better? I found both movies superb. But preferred Martina Gedeck performance.

Typically, I do not care for “I am so much smarter than the adults” child performances; however, Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine and The Ultimate Gift) is a delightful actress. I am a huge Catherine Zeta-Jones fan, and I think Aaron Eckhart is wonderful. So, why did I walk away from this Americanized version of Mostly Martha still hungry? It is because I watched Mostly Martha first. The German movie, despite the pesky sub-titles, really hit the spot for me. It seemed to have deeper, more emotionally charged moments, a strong and sophisticated story line, and actors who really bring depth to their characters. The original story goes much deeper than the American version. No Reservations is merely a fluff piece with little intensity, and big star power. I might have enjoyed it if I watched it first; however, I loved Mostly Martha and am incapable of making an impartial decision.

RONNIE OSULLIVAN 147 AT GERMAN PTC(SUPERB)