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12 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Film ThreatAlan NgFilm ThreatAlan NgThe most intriguing aspect of Chef Flynn is its honesty.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Food Network crowd will go nuts for the doc, but beyond the shots of luscious dishes, there's a pretty interesting character study here as well.
- 70The New York TimesGlenn KennyThe New York TimesGlenn KennyChef Flynn is an engaging documentary about McGarry’s boy-to-man journey.
- 67IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichMeg is a complicated mother, but a very good one, and the love she harbors for her son permits Yates to detail the dynamic between the two of them without souring the vibe of this upbeat and inspirational portrait. Yates, however, is still a bit too cautious to dig into it.
- 63Slant MagazineChuck BowenSlant MagazineChuck BowenAt times, Cameron Yates appears to be too protective of his subjects, which somewhat neuters the drama of the narrative.
- 63RogerEbert.comOdie HendersonRogerEbert.comOdie HendersonI know that this type of culinary experience is in fashion nowadays, but I’m a fat guy who can’t muster much excitement for a $160 meal I can fit in my navel.
- 63Boston GlobeMark FeeneyBoston GlobeMark FeeneyFor much of its first half, Chef Flynn feels like an after-school special with a difference — a big, big difference.
- 60Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustLos Angeles TimesKevin CrustYates’ verité collage approach naturally leads to an elliptical narrative. But it occasionally feels frustratingly indulgent, like being cornered in a one-way conversation where you can’t ask a question.
- 50San Francisco ChronicleG. Allen JohnsonSan Francisco ChronicleG. Allen JohnsonChef Flynn seems more suited for an hour-long show on the Food Network. Its 82-minute running time, although short for a feature film, seems too bloated for this story.