It’s hard to
watch “Chef” and not think of the film as a metaphor for writer/director Jon
Favreau’s career trajectory. He began his cinematic life working on indie films
like 1996’s “Swingers” before hitting it big with massive hits like “Iron Man”,
where he reportedly butted heads with the studio over his creative input.
“Chef” is definitely a more personal film, a fact that shines through in every last
scene. Even though it can be a little light, you can tell exactly how much he
and everyone else enjoyed making the film, and that makes it a great deal of
fun to watch.
