This movie sets itself up to be a violent kidnap revenge story, but ends up being a thoughtful character drama. Nicolas Cage carries the film, and the cast of characters that the plot cycles through is solid. The subtext for most of the narrative is the West coast fine dining scene which comes to the foreground enough that the audience’s enjoyment of the film will vary by proximity to, and understanding of, that milieu. That being said, it’s equal parts admiration for and critique of the chefs of fine dining establishments, but if you’re looking for a guns-blazing revenge-fest this is not it.

Closest comparison: It’s like The Protector (2005) by way of Chef (2014).

Setting: Hipster Dramedy
Plot: Kidnapping
Tone: Retrospective Drama