this be one of those movie which get well with each view . i watch it three time and actually register on imdb because i want to comment on it . movie about food have be do before and some of them be really good a and for instance and a certain japanese comedy which aficionado of asian cinema will know anyway . but this one really be in it own league . at it core be a protestant christian parable symbolize the ideal of kindness but and far from be dogmatic and it also address the good in each and every of u and regardless of our religious belief or lack thereof . there be a pervading understatement and refinement in babette feast but this make the message of the movie and if anything and strong and not at all weak . if you can not attend the extraordinary physical banquet offer by babette and youre still welcome to this feast of the soul . highly recommended .