Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter – Movie Review
First Reaction – Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter
Where to Watch
Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter will be available on Digital Download from 14th April.
Director: Rebecca Halpern
Plot: Charlie Trotter revolutionized American cuisine but his quest for excellence cost him everything. Featuring Grant Achatz, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter
Recap
The documentary follows the life of revolutionary chef Charlie Trotter. He helped put American Cuisine more popular and became one of the first celebrity chefs to rise to fame and make Chicago a popular area for food. However, his methods became questioned with his strict, demanding expectations. We follow his rise and fall in a vicious world.
Best Parts
The movie gives us a good look at the life and career of the ambitious chef. It shows how easily people can become celebrities and how the higher demands can take control of his life. While I know very little about celebrity chefs, it shows how easily people enjoy what they offer. To get an education into the life of a celebrity chef is interesting. It also highlights the dangers of celebrity status and becoming isolated from the world when things go wrong.
Final Thoughts –Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter is a fascinating journey into Charlie’s life.