BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Limerculer A waste of 90 minutes of my life

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

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.

justmetiamo Hey out there, here is just some thoughts I have after watching this movie. I may will spoiler a bit of the story line. So here is the thing about gay movies, I have watched a lot of them, and most of them (well the one that I watched) are giving me a feeling of mostly about sexual. However, in this movie somehow I don't have the same feeling as the other. This movie is really sweet but at the same time so real to me. Maybe because I am an Asian, I kind of have felt the same way while I was watching it. This movie talked about relationship between people (Mother/son, husband/wife, friends) which all above are happening to everyone including myself. I was always thinking of how will my parent find out I am actually gay. Sometime I was hoping they will chill about it, but I know it will be hard for them to accept who I am. "Eat with me" has shown me that how Elliot's mum over come what she doesn't want to believe. And how she accepted her son, and she would do everything for her son to be happy. I suppose because he is her only son. Even tho some of the actors/actresses in the movie were not really good at in their role, but to be honest over all, it was a great movie for everyone to watch.

ksf-2 Very light, fluffy drama/comedy, with lots of things going on; a young, Asian entrepreneur (Teddy Culver) tries to cope when his mother (Sharon Omi) moves in with him. Some fun guest stars -- Nicole Sullivan, George Takei. Elliot owns the restaurant, and has huge money troubles. The basic story is excellent and contemporary. Fun interaction between the neighbor (N. Sullian) and Mom. Some confusion here and there... the writers keep toying with us, and a couple times we're not sure if we're in a dream sequence, or if a scene is really happening. I was willing to let the first one go, but then five minutes later, they did it again. not cool. Everyone gives a GREAT performance, acting-wise. Sweet story lines, mostly well done. Fun bit with George Takei, who pretty much plays himself. Aiden Bristow plays "Ian", the boyfriend. Why did I not hear of this movie before ?? Written and directed by David Au. Not a lot of info on him. Will look for more films by both Au and Culver.

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