Isn't It Delicious (2013)

Why so much hype?

To me, this movie is perfection.

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Writing this review I should disclose right off the bat that I am an old friend of Michael Kelly's, and knew him to be a very talented filmmaker. I went into the screening at the Big Apple Film Festival expecting to see something really good, but I had no idea. Make no mistake about it—this is no art house movie. It's a major motion picture.It's hard to pick out particular performances in a movie where the acting is so uniformly excellent and the characters so consistently portrayed. Alice Ripley does stand out for her portrayal of the vacuous Caroline Weldon, giving the character a tremendous arc of emotional depth by movie's end.The exception here is Kathleen Chalfant's knock-it-out-of-the-ballpark portrayal of Joan Weldon, the matriarch of a dysfunctional family that is a cross between a Woody Allen movie and King Lear. Indeed, her interpretation is Shakespearian in its depth. The transformation of her character is spellbinding. What a tremendous actor! Credit must go to Kathleen Kiley's script. You know a script is great when you really hate all the characters ten minutes in, after which you can't wait to see what they do next. Michael's direction has given the script a Quentin Tarantino sheen which made the emotionally wrenching subject matter a lot easier for me to digest and extremely entertaining to boot.I could go on and on. Suffice it to say that I will be very disappointed if this film doesn't go on to play in movie houses across America. It's that good.

Caught this film at the Big Apple Film Festival, and what a wonderful surprise! Very expertly made with an absorbing script, and absolutely terrific performances from the entire cast. It should get wider distribution if for no other reason than Kathleen Chalfant's brilliant work, which is Oscar-worthy in my opinion. This is one of the best performances I've seen on film in years. She grabs this complicated, difficult character and imbues her with humor, humanity, and compassion... a real tour-de-force. This film has the feel of real life, with all the good and bad that implies. Rare to see family dynamics so honestly and believably drawn... it gives the entire ensemble a lot to work with. The direction is spot on, with some gorgeous cinematography and terrific pacing. Michael Kelly work miracles with his limited budget, and gets great performances from everyone, most notably Alice Ripley, Keir Dullea (how great to see him on film again!), Mia Dillon, Nick Stevenson, Suzanne Hayes, Alexandra Mingione, and Ger Duany. Funny and moving right to the final moment... don't miss it!

This movie made me laugh way more than cry, which is precisely what we all need to do in today's world.The cast is extraordinary--all the women are beautiful. Extraordinary filmmaking, with attention to lots of details. The script is stellar. The story moved me.I applaud this marvelous work. It certainly takes lots of talented people to make such a film. Among the special touches are an homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey and many other unexpected twists and turns.I recommend others treat themselves for a satisfying film experience. You'll be glad you did.

I loved this movie! I was laughing & crying all the way through. The story itself was so original and refreshingly honest. Very different. I was blown away by the acting. The cinematography was just gorgeous. Kathleen Chalfant is not only one of the most physically beautiful woman to ever walk the face of the earth, but also one of the most mesmerizing, transcendent actors I have ever seen. I have always enjoyed watching her on stage, so to get to see her on film was such a treat. That said, the whole ensemble was crazy good! Even the smaller roles were stacked deep. For instance, Suzanne Hayes was hysterically funny, & totally right on the money, so authentic. The authenticity in this film was poignant. Wonderful wonderful movie! Director Michael Patrick Kelly is one of the best. What a masterpiece he created with his producer wife, Suzanne Hayes. I've seen some of their documentary work, which is also incredible and makes them the cream of the crop. It is inspiring to see a husband/wife (Suzanne Hayes produced) team collaborate all through both of their lives & continue to take risks and raise the bar for this art form!