"Soul Kitchen" is one of German director Faith Akin's more recent movies. This one runs for 100 minutes, came out 6 years ago and features mostly Greek characters living in Germany. Certainly a nice little story featuring Akin's Turkish roots. The lead actor and co-writer is Adam Bousdoukos and he plays his part well. Still, he is not half as famous as the likes of Bleibtreu, Möhring, Ünel, Kier, Lohmeyer, Imboden or Fedder who all also appear in this one, some in bigger roles, some in really small roles. The main character certainly has to go through a lot here: health struggles, financial issues, legal problems and, last but not least, he also is in a romantic relationship without perspective. However, even with all these negative factors, this is never a depressing film, but an uplifting, because it shows that with the right people by your side, you can overcome everything.
There are also many funny moments in here, like Ünel's performance, the one at the end of the auction, or the Bonebreaker guy. Pretty much a character right out of a Tarantino movie, basically Winston Wolf with a license to practice as a doctor. It's tough for me to truly enjoy this movie or see something extremely memorable in here. Probably not among the very best Germany has come up with in terms of film in the last 10 years, but I thought it was an enjoyable watch with a very likable main character who works as a restaurant owner. Recommended, especially if you like dramedy that have multi-cultural aspects included. In this area, it is certainly among the best Germany has to offer and on par with the many films on this issue that come from France. All kinds of nice music is in here as well. Pretty good script too. It is over-the-top on some occasions, but in a delightful manner and never embarrassing. Thumbs up for Akin, Bousdoukos and "Soul Kitchen".
There are also many funny moments in here, like Ünel's performance, the one at the end of the auction, or the Bonebreaker guy. Pretty much a character right out of a Tarantino movie, basically Winston Wolf with a license to practice as a doctor. It's tough for me to truly enjoy this movie or see something extremely memorable in here. Probably not among the very best Germany has come up with in terms of film in the last 10 years, but I thought it was an enjoyable watch with a very likable main character who works as a restaurant owner. Recommended, especially if you like dramedy that have multi-cultural aspects included. In this area, it is certainly among the best Germany has to offer and on par with the many films on this issue that come from France. All kinds of nice music is in here as well. Pretty good script too. It is over-the-top on some occasions, but in a delightful manner and never embarrassing. Thumbs up for Akin, Bousdoukos and "Soul Kitchen".