
Simply Irresistible
Magic opened up their hearts... Love did the rest.
Directed by Mark Tarlov
Produced by Taurus Film, Polar Entertainment Corporation
A whimsical romantic comedy about a struggling chef who gains magical culinary powers and finds love through the transformative joy her food brings to others.
After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.
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Is Simply Irresistible scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Does Simply Irresistible end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Simply Irresistible easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Simply Irresistible violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Simply Irresistible sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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