Mr. Church

This was hailed as Eddie Murphy's comeback film, and indeed it was. I haven't really paid attention to him in recent years, but I decided to take a chance with this one. And I was pleasantly surprised. The story revolves around a single mom who is dying of breast cancer. Her former and deceased lover hires Mr. Church (Murphy) to come and cook for her and her young daughter, Charlie. Mr. Church makes their meals, (he's an amazing chef), and mysteriously disappears at the end of each day. While there, he introduces Charlie to the world of classic literature. It's a heart-felt movie about love, relationships, and ultimately, what family is all about.
4 out of 5 stars