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Kitchen Confidential - The Complete Series
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543427629
Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: 2242762
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 22, 2007
Running Time: 325 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 2005
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Editorial Review:
Jack Bourdain a once famous chef has hit rock bottom. Out of the blue Jack is offered an opportunity to get back in the game as head chef at a top New York restaurant. There's just one problem: the owner gives Jack a mere 48 hours to fully staff his kitchen and prepare to dazzle over 300 customers - including the food critic for the New York Times.System Requirements:Run Time: 325 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 024543427629 Manufacturer No: 2242762
Having been described as "wicked" and "debauched," Anthony Bourdain's culinary memoir was bound to be a tough sell for network TV. In Kitchen Confidential's sitcom incarnation, dark-haired Anthony becomes blond, blue-eyed Jack (Bradley Cooper). In the pilot, the recovering alcoholic moves from a pizzeria to a brasserie. The catch is that he has to hire a staff in 48 hours, so he turns to pastry expert Seth (Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), seafood genius Teddy (John Cho, Smiley Face), and sous-chef Steven (Owain Yeoman). He also inherits kitchen worker Jim (John Francis Daley, Freaks and Geeks). In reality, Bourdain ran the shop at New York's celebrated Les Halles. In the show, Jack oversees the kitchen at the fictional Nolita. Pino (Frank Langella, terrific as usual) manages the joint, while the wait staff includes his tightly-wound daughter, Mimi (Bonnie Somerville, NYPD Blue) and the bubble-headed Tanya (Jaime King, Pearl Harbor). As in producer Darren Star's Sex and the City, the central character narrates, there's no laugh track, and more of the comedy revolves around sex than work.
While Cooper (The Wedding Crashers) isn't the most obvious choice to play Bourdain--and although Kitchen Confidential would've made more sense on cable--he does a surprisingly credible job, even if the writing lets him down on occasion. Realistic or not, severed fingers and singed eyebrows tend to play better in print than on the screen. Of the 13 episodes produced, FOX only aired four (back-to-back with Arrested Development), which is a shame as it was just starting to hit its stride. Guest stars include Bitty Schram ("Exile on Main Street"), John Larroquette ("Dinner Date with Death"), and Cooper's Alias co-star Michael Vartan ("French Fight"). --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A series as delectable as its' food
Kitchen Confidential is light, breezy, and funny. You will adore it, because it comes in just the right amount and each of the characters is perfect in their own quirky way.
Rating: - Found it after the fact..what a shame!
This was one of those shows that I heard great buzz about while it was on the air for about 2 seconds. I never had the pleasure of watching it because I couldn't find it and then it was cancelled. Then dh and I found it on DVD and LOVED it! Bradley Cooper does shine but he is supported by a GREAT cast and this is truly an ensemble project. Plus, how often are we bombarded with Dr. shows, lawyer shows and just plain LAME shows. However, this one being set in a restaurant/kitchen was so fresh ... Read More
Rating: - Keyword Kitchen
My coworkers and I absolutely love this TV series, but we all work in a gourmet restaraunt. I think a lot of the comedy that we find funny will be overlooked by people that have never worked in the food service industry. That being said...There are over a million people currently in the food service industry and the show is freaking hilarious. My favorite episode is "The Rabbit Test". I watched all of the episodes on the first disc after work one night until 4 am. I am constantly quoting episodes ... Read More
Rating: - This is an unappreciated series
I really enjoyed this series. The characters were very quirky and likeable. I have become so tired of tv series that promote the embarassment of others or promoting put-downs as funny. This series stays far away from that cesspool. When it was over I was really sad.
Rating: - HUNGRY FOR MORE!!!!!!!!
When did this show air and why isn't it still on???? I had heard of the book but never knew there was a series. Now that I've bought and watched it, I'm sad that there are no more episodes to watch. The characters are lovable and have great chemistry. They really have great timing and bring the funny, well written dialogue to life.
I also love the set design and overall style of the show - reminiscent of sex and the city.
I really am disappointed that this show didn't make it. As soon ... Read More
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