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What a waste.....
I was expecting to like this film. It had been recommended by many people. After watching and loving "Mostly Martha" I was discussing that movie with a friend. She recommended Babette's Feast. The only thing they have in common are some great cooking scenes. "Mostly Martha" is a much better movie as far as I am concerned.

I guess I don't understand the puritan point of view and I was waiting for the villagers to change. But it never happened. Yes, they enjoyed a good dinner and went home happy, but I believe it will be back to normal the next day while they wait to die and then everything will be lovely. And Babette. Why has she also given up on this life? There were people in the village who seemed interesting and potential friends.

Perhaps the feast in the movie does represent the last supper. Then who is Jesus? Babette? Why? And are the choices and lives that the people have led supposed to mean something special at the end of the movie? What was gained by choosing the lives they did? All this sacrifice so that maybe in heaven one sister will get to sing and Babette will get to be a chef and the angels will appreciate them. I don't get it at all.

Well worth your time
A colorful and beautifully shot film. A feast of symbolism and a heartwarming theme of charity and where "home" really is. It is often compared to Chocolat but, by far, Babette's Feast is the superior film.

AN EXQUISITE MOVIE THAT GREATLY BENEFITS FROM DVD!
I don't think I can add any more information about the wonderful story itself in light of all the superlative reviews found here. If you've seen it, you know it's a classic that is definitely worth owning, to be viewed and enjoyed repeatedly. If you've never seen Babette's Feast, you owe it to yourself to see it and find out what people mean when they say they experience a film. Yes, it's that good and that powerful. And the best part of it all: no guns, no explosions, no sex, no vulgarity.

The DVD is, without a doubt, THE format for this movie. The print has been considerably cleaned up and brightened. What a difference with my "old" fuzzy VHS copy! The widescreen format benefits this film tremendously. The sound is crisp and even, with no sudden drops or surges in volume. The DVD offers three language tracks: the original Danish/French, English, and Spanish. I personally recommend that you keep the Danish/French track with English subtitles. It's the only real way to convey the full meaning and emotions of the story. Avoid the English track at all costs: it's unbelievably bland and emotionless (thereby removing any and all subtleties and charm from this superb story) and it's muffled. I did not check out the Spanish track.

Worth much more than "just" 5 stars!

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