Chef

Written, directed, and starring Jon Favreau, Chef is a film that chronicles the journey of a middle age man refreshing the relationship with his family, friends, and career.  Rounding out the cast are the talents of Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Oliver Platt, Bobby Cannavale, and Robert Downey, Jr.  In a nutshell, it works and has the charm of an indie film punctuated by great acting, humor, music, culture, and a road trip to boot.