Tony
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyDominic Sessa's performance as the young Tony Bourdain is the clear highlight, bringing a raw and compelling energy that most viewers loved. The film itself, following Bourdain's chaotic summer in a Provincetown kitchen, is visually stunning and often very funny, but the story feels a bit too familiar for some, holding it back from being a total knockout. Antonio Banderas is also a standout as Chef Vatel, providing a magnetic presence in the kitchen scenes. While the positive buzz around Sessa and the film's style is strong, the mixed feelings about capturing the real Bourdain's essence leave the overall reception divided.
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- Positive54%
- Mixed17%
- Negative29%
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