whitplay-821-822044 I skipped over this movie quite a few times on Netflix before finally deciding to view it. I'm glad that I did. Eat with Me is a wonderfully touching movie about personal growth and communication in relationships. Many of the performances are stellar with Nicole Sullivan's turn as the kooky neighbor a stand out. But Sharon Omi's performance as a wife and mother not really sure how to fulfill either role was just mesmerizing in my opinion. Her expressions of bewilderment, of longing, of concern, and ultimately resolution are powerful. Omi is not only my new favorite actress but my new favorite human being. Eat with Me will make your hungry ... for something more out of life.

Joe Luu I wanted to like this movie, I really did, but there was nothing that grabbed me and made me want to stay. But sadly I did and the more I sat and watched the more I sighed and tried not to cringe at the excruciating dialogue presented. When I saw this movie on Netflix I thought it would be perfect for me since I myself am a gay Asian man and I could relate. Big mistake. While the setting and ambiance was well thought out, the execution and chemistry between the characters are so poor you can't really notice anything else. The writing makes me so angry I find myself dumbfounded how anybody thought it was acceptable. For example the love interest, Ian, was British and you can tell not only by his accent but by his lines. "Wow. Brilliant!" "Cheers" "Bloody hell" and it doesn't help that the actor playing him is bland and unconvincing. The conversations the characters have with each other are so bizarre that the actors themselves do not even know how to react. This happens every time Jenny (Jamila Alina) is on screen. The only saving grace of this film is Nicole Sullivan and George Takei. The whole film is boring and slow and doesn't leave you rooting for anybody. Don't watch this, save your time.

dingaohome Okay IMDb you need to fix your rating system. It's a very sweet down to earth life film that doesn't try to be anything more than it is. It has very funny moments and awkward ones. You will enjoy it a lot more if you don't put everything under the microscope. Shannon Omi played the role very well and it was very impressive to see an older Asian woman as the main character. I enjoyed watching Emma's journey of discovering/reinventing herself and breaking stereotypes as an Asian woman. Overall it was well developed with solid characters and good watch for anyone who wants to try something outside the mainstream.

farmanilla8 An absolutely charming film! It works on so many levels - as a comedy and as a heartfelt film about a mother coming to know and understand her son. The ensemble is very good, including a great appearance by the legendary George Takei at the end. All the characters are richly drawn, including a neighbor who could be a stock character but turns our to be excellent comic relief. I saw this at Frameline and the crowd went crazy for it. This should be a hit at LGBT film festivals all year. I highly recommend seeing it. It has heart and humor and the great food will make you hungry. This is one of the best LGBT films of the year, in my opinion