Cook Off!

4/10 - disappointing mockumentary that wasted its stars' (two of my faves: Melissa and Niecy) potential

I love cooking shows. I love the "mockumentary" style of the " Best of Show" type movies. This movie seemed like it would be perfect for me. The first 1/2 hour or so, I really enjoyed it. A great, recognizable, funny cast was working for me. Then all of a sudden the wheels fell off. The start of the downfall was when Melissa Macarthy character was introduced. I like her, but she was not funny in this movie. Just uncomfortable to watch. The movie just took an overall mean spirited feel to it, that made it painful to watch. The movie just thinks it's much funnier than it is. It seems like a ton of ad libbing was going on, so maybe a better editor would have improved the film.

Found it funny at first, but by the time Melissa M. came on board and basically ad-libbed her stuff, it had gotten old and no longer funny. Definitely would have been better under the guidance of Christopher Guest. Ended up not finishing it, as I was watching it with commercials, and it just wasn't worth sitting through commercials for.

Completely disagree with the dismemberment of this title.....Being watched all so wrong.....The intended projection is perfectly performed. Let your allegiance of logic disperse. Excellent loved it....Would give it a 7.6 but trolls trash it so a 10 to realize reality and balance the poor ratings.

...you will thoroughly enjoy this film. Reminiscent of Christopher Guest films (Best in Show, Spinal Tap, etc.), this movie was a pleasant surprise. Had never heard of it until it showed up as a "viewers also watched" list and I was instantly reminded of one of my all-time favorite comedies, Drop Dead Gorgeous. Hilarious performances, great story and some truly awful looking food (somebody had to make all of those weird dishes in the opening sequence).