Fresh
Lee's Eat Drink Man Woman is tender without being mushy, sweet without being syrupy -- and surprising in ways that can only make you smile.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Eat Drink Man Woman
A comedy to arouse your appetite.
1994 · 2h 3m · Not Rated
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Ang Lee
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Eat Drink Man Woman
Overview
Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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88%
Tomatometer
Rotten
But by the end, I felt that Lee had, so to speak, stuck a little too closely to the recipe: His movie is moderately enjoyable in a been-there, done-that sort of way.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
Eat Drink Man Woman may not just amuse and entertain you. It's likely to make you very hungry, too-perhaps for more than food.
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
Rotten
That guarantee of good taste is, finally, a bit of a downer; there are plenty of surprises, but no hint of risk.
Anthony Lane, New Yorker
Fresh
Mildly charming.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
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