I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With

Synopsis

I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) is a romantic comedy film directed by and starring Jeff Garlin. The story follows James Aaron (Garlin), an overweight actor in his thirties living in Chicago, struggling with his career and love life. James's obsession with food, particularly cheese, brings him closer to a quirky woman, Beth (Sarah Silverman). As James navigates his life's ups and downs, he seeks companionship and solace in the simple pleasures of eating cheese. The film explores themes of love, self-acceptance, and the pursuit of happiness in a charming and humorous way.

Cast

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  Jeff Garlin

  James Aaron

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  Sarah Silverman

  Beth

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  Bonnie Hunt

  Stella Lewis

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  Dan Castellaneta

  Dick

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  David Pasquesi

  Luca Giancarlo

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  Amy Sedaris

  School Therapist - Ms. Clark

Reviews

I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With received a mixed but mostly positive response from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a solid 73% approval rating with the consensus stating "Jeff Garlin's directorial debut is a charming, witty tale about love and food." Metacritic scored the film with a respectable 60/100, praising the performances and Garlin's quirky humor. IMDb users rated it 6.1/10, appreciating the heartfelt story and the chemistry between the leads. The film was lauded for its authentic portrayal of relationships and the struggles of an aspiring artist, despite some critics finding certain aspects predictable. Overall, I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With was deemed a heartwarming and relatable indie gem worth a watch.