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Today's Special

R 2009 1h 39m Comedy List
81% Tomatometer 31 Reviews 73% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings
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New York Daily News This full, sweet comedy, adapted by star Aasif Mandvi from an Off-Broadway play, has a city flavor and a wry take on familial obligations. Rated: 3/4 Nov 30, 2010 Full Review Kirk Honeycutt Hollywood Reporter The film, like a great meal, leaves you wanting more. Nov 30, 2010 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times An irresistible delight. Rated: 4.5/5 Nov 30, 2010 Full Review Rob Thomas Capital Times (Madison, WI) Sometimes you want a meal that tastes exactly like you expect it's going to taste. "Today's Special" is one of those meals. Rated: 3/4 Mar 25, 2011 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Carries the day with charm and a strong sense of humanity -- and a delightful tone. Rated: 4/5 Mar 24, 2011 Full Review Michele Kenner Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The movie is comfortably familiar and plays to the palate of those who don't want too much spice in their foodie comedies. Rated: 3/4 Dec 9, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cameron H Amazing ! You can watch this movie with your mom Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/31/24 Full Review Cam H Amazing movie ! You could watch this with your grandma and feel good about it ! Loved the ending as well Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Audience Member This one of the best films. This movie is amazing and the music by Keshmore and Mukesh is amazing its sad people overlocked it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member A very simple and cute movie. I actually loved it. It's very down to earth and even though the movie doesn't really go deep into the characters, we still get to know just enough to really enjoy their devoplments as a person throughout the movie and to enjoy their relations and interactions with each other. And last but not least, who doesn't like movies with food porn? I mean come on. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Seen better movies on the same topic Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A nice & simple rom-com, with Samir (Mandvi) having to put his dreams on hold to help his parents run their downtrodden Indian restaurant, only to find friendship, love and an affinity for it along the way. Nothing revolutionary, but a pleasant 95min. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A young Manhattan chef rediscovers his passion for life by making Indian food.
Director
David Kaplan
Producer
Lillian LaSalle, Nimitt Mankad
Screenwriter
Jonathan Bines, Aasif Mandvi
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$317.8K
Runtime
1h 39m
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