Synopsis
In Hamburg, German-Greek chef Zinos unknowingly disturbs the peace in his locals-only restaurant by hiring a more talented chef.
Scores
Overall Score
67.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
62.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
70.6%
Review Aggregate
73.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 58 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotlightheartedcharacter-drivenromanticgrittyfamily-friendlyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Bousdoukos | 2010 | $260,000 | $374,000 | (est) |
| Birol Ünel | 2010 | $160,000 | $230,000 | (est) |
| Moritz Bleibtreu | 2010 | $121,000 | $173,000 | (est) |
| Anna Bederke | 2010 | $99,000 | $142,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count59
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes41,899
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $276,901 | $398,275 |
| International | 2010 | $17,887,238 | $25,727,767 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $18,164,140 | $26,126,044 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $7,293,346 | $10,490,245 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $2,231,000 | $3,208,916 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $651,000 | $936,353 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,238,000 | $7,533,977 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $11,733,000 | $16,875,937 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $124,605 | $179,224 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $27,270,951 | $39,224,652 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $1,803,000 (est) | $2,593,311 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $2,826,000 (est) | $4,064,723 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $1,091,000 | $1,569,219 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $1,369,000 | $1,969,075 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $360,600 | $518,662 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $7,449,600 | $10,714,990 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $19,821,351 | $28,509,662 |
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