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Simply Irresistible
🎬 Movie

Simply Irresistible

1999 · 95 min Comedy Romance
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Mark Tarlov

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Amanda Shelton

Sean Patrick Flanery

Sean Patrick Flanery

Tom Bartlett

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Jonathan Bendel

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Lois McNally

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Nolan Traynor

Christopher Durang

Christopher Durang

Gene O'Reilly

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

Aunt Stella

Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa

Valderon

Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet

Chris

Alex Draper

Alex Draper

Francois

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