No reservations (DVD) / a Castle Rock Entertainment presentation in association with Village Roadshow Pictures ; directed by Scott Hicks ; produced by Kerry Heysen, Sergio Aguero ; screenplay, Carol Fuchs.
Copyright Claimant: WV Films III LLC. Pre-existing Material: Based on the screenplay entitled "Mostly Martha" written by Sandra Nettelbeck. "Gourmet" and "Bon appetit" magazines courtesy of Conde Nast Publications. New York times crossword puzzle courtesy of New York times. Certain sound recordings, film footage, photographs, and artwork. Basis of Claim: Motion picture, including audio, visual, and other cinematographic material. Date of Creation: 2007; Date of Publication: July 27, 2007; Registration Number / Date: PA0001589443 / 2007-10-11. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin, Bob Balaban, Brian F. O'Byrne, Patricia Clarkson, Celia Weston, Stephanie Berry, John McMartin, Lily Rabe, Jenny Wade. Summary from FirstSearch, OCLC 181088746, viewed Feb. 7, 2008. Based on the screenplay "Mostly Martha" by Sandra Nettelbeck. Not viewed. Sources used: Copyright data sheet; Copyright database; Variety Web site, review posted Jul. 22, 2007, viewed Feb. 7, 2008; Internet movie database, viewed Feb. 7, 2008; FirstSearch, OCLC 181088746, viewed Feb. 7, 2008.
Summary:
Master chef Kate Armstrong is a perfectionist who leads a regimented life, while running the kitchen of an exclusive restaurant. She revels in the sense of power and control her career affords. When Kate's sister is killed in an automobile accident, her 9-year old niece Zoe comes to live with Kate. Kate's life is turned completely upside down and she is suddenly forced to split her focus between work and family.
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