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Arizona Daily Wildcat
Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox
Colqhoun, played by Robert Carlyle, blesses his meal.
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Maintaining the delectable grandeur of such culinary epics as "Babette's Feast" and "Like Water for Chocolate," a new masterpiece of passion and fine cuisine emerges from the darkened screening rooms of America. However, "Ravenous" does so much more than merely tell a love story about food and its effect on the human spirit. "Ravenous" is a turbulent ride through the inner most psyche of man and his ongoing struggle to stay trim and fit.
Harkening back to a time when most of our great nation was yet a fledgling, the brave men of "Ravenous" were discovering true American dinner fare, developing recipes and establishing a new culture. The sweeping shots of mountain scapes and battlefields are more majestic than those of "The English Patient" and "Ishtar," but pale in comparison with the sensory feast offered by the colonial chefs of the film. One would be wise to buy a hot dog at concessions, as this film will make you hungry. Such delicacies as Col. Knoxx stew and George steak with savory, sizzling red juices leave the famished audience craving these dishes and asking, "How can I create these masterpieces at home?" Soon, booklovers will find the cookbook at their local booksellers while the working professional can find "Ravenous" brand frozen dinners in their grocers freezer.
Yes, "Ravenous" is an early contender for movie of the year and is anticipated to sweep next year's Oscars - as well it should! Lines such as "It's lonely being a cannibal. Hard to make friends," give it a strong lead for screenplay, while young Guy Pearce again wows us with those soul-searching eyes and that tight ass. As for director Antonia Bird, who knew chicks could be so gross?
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