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  • Summary: Today's Special is a heartwarming New York style Tandoori comedy. Samiris a talented cook who dreams of being a great French Chef, but when he is forced to abandon his dream and run his fathers Indian restaurant in Jackson Heights, his life is forever changed. Learning the alchemy of Indian cuisine from a mystical larger than life immigrant cab driver, Samir manages to heal himself and his family, fall in love and turn a dreary run down greasy spoon restaurant into one of New York's most talked about eateries. Today's Special is about food, family, love, magic and New York. (Sweet 180 Productions) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    Nov 19, 2010
    75
    Charming and mouthwatering.
  2. Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Nov 16, 2010
    60
    An overall lack of adventurousness negates any genuine sense of surprise, but credit this Indian-themed indie for spicing up a familiar and routine dish with reasonably tasty flavor.
  3. Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    Nov 19, 2010
    60
    This full, sweet comedy, adapted by star Aasif Mandvi from an Off-Broadway play, has a city flavor and a wry take on familial obligations.
  4. Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    Nov 18, 2010
    50
    The film is engaging but also has a certain creaking familiarity.

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