Review

  • What a wonderful film. 42 Grams deviates from the typical "food doc" - yes, you see gorgeous, inventive and delicious dishes and the processes behind their creation, but you also get up close and personal, in an intimate way, with Chef Jake and Alexa. For anyone who loves fine dining, and for anyone who has ever had a dream they followed; anyone who has been an underdog or rooted for one, for anyone who has worked side-by-side with a loved one, or who is intrigued by what happens behind the scenes of one of the finest restaurants in Chicago's culinary history, 42 Grams is one to watch. As an added bonus: it's a beautifully shot and edited film, with perfect original music - soundtrack please!