Anthony Bourdain biopic 'Tony' earns flawless Rotten Tomatoes rating
The film 'Tony', portraying chef Anthony Bourdain and starring Dominic Sessa, has achieved a perfect 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes after its first batch of reviews.
Matt Johnson's biopic 'Tony' chronicles the early career of Anthony Bourdain, with Dominic Sessa portraying the chef at age 19 when he first encounters the hectic world of restaurant kitchens. Supporting roles feature Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones and Leo Woodall. After the embargo ended, the film received a flawless 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on thirty one outlet's reviews.
Commentators from The Globe and Mail, one outlet, The Independent, AV Club and IndieWire highlighted the movie's focus on Bourdain's ambitions, its nostalgic tone, and its ability to stand as a compelling character study, while one reviewer mentioned a lackluster conclusion. The R-rated movie begins a limited release on Aug. 7 and will widen to a full national rollout on Aug. 21. Audience scores and further metrics are still pending as more reviews are added.
Why it matters
The perfect critic rating signals strong audience interest and could boost box-office performance for the Bourdain biopic.
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