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5.0 out of 5 stars I WISH I COULD EXPLAIN, Mar 6 2003

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VIN SCOTT "smky777" (staten island, ny USA) - See all my reviews

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I WISH I COULD EXPLAIN WHY I WOULD GIVE THIS MOVIE 5 STARS. I CANT IMAGINE THAT I CAN BE MESMERIZED BY A 20 MINUTE SCENE OF PEOPLE EATING BUT I CANT TAKE MY EYES OF THE SCREEN, AND ITS FOREIGN ALSO!!!
LIKE I SAID I CANT EXPLAIN HOW THIS MOVIE SUCKED ME IN AND I DONT EVEN KNOW IF I CAN RECOMMEND IT BUT ANY MOVIE WERE I CAN SIT AND WATCH PEOPLE EAT AND BE FASCINATED DESERVES 5 STARS FROM ME

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Original, Jun 12 2001

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Cheryl Lanza "Cheryl Lanza" (California) - See all my reviews
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The story unfolds in a small, seaside Danish village. We watch patiently as the minister and his two lovely daughters lead their church and community through enlightenment and devout prayer. Rather than seeking marriage or fame, the sisters' faith and devotion to God keep them in this picturesque little hamlet well into late age, long after the minister's passing. At the request of a dear friend, the sisters are urged to take in a Parisian refuge in an effort to save her life during her government's turmoil. Babette becomes cook and housekeeper for the ladies.

Many years later, Babette learns she's won the Paris lottery and decides to host a feast for the kindly sisters and the community that took her in. Though slow moving at first, the story gradually picks up momentum, interest and laughs along the way. The highlight is in the preparation and presentation of the feast itself; to the simple people of the village who have never before experienced such an exotic fare. Unbeknownst to everyone, Babette was the head chef at one of Paris' foremost restaurants and a personal favorite of Parisian royalty and dignitaries.

A delightful film and a treasure for any international collector. The characters are realistically wonderful and cast beautifully. While filled with many charming moments and excellent performances, the entire film is an absolute delight and highly suitable for family viewing. Although some parents may be hesitant to introduce a foreign language film (with subtitles) to their children, it has been my personal experience that children can embrace the important elements, plot and humor of this film, irrespective of individual reading proficiencies. This film was purchased at the urging of our children and says a lot for the uniqueness and originality of Babette's Feast. A true delight for all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor and watch this movie - then share it., May 5 2004

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Mark J. Fowler "Let's Play Two!" (Jacksonville, Florida) - See all my reviews

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I don't know about you, but I LOVE to have experiences that just fill me with joy. Even better, if it's an experience that is easily shared, I like sharing it with my friends and loved ones. This film is one of those experiences. This DVD is an excellent transfer and you can just SMELL the feast that Babette is cooking up in the centerpiece of the story. But the story isn't about the feast any more than "Casablanca" is about a city in Morocco. The story is about sacrifice and friendship and honor. Many characters in this film make difficult choices during their lives, and although you don't necessarily see regret over and over, you can plainly see silent reflective thoughts about "what might have been".

If movies are shown in heaven, I would guess that the group of angels gathered in front of the current showing of "Babette's Feast" is a large one.

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