Screenplays based on cooking and romance have not only been overdone but are also now a bit stale. However, having said that, because of the fine casting, some ingredients in this do work.
Extremely well produced and the period and place are convincing as is the terrific cast. A must see for soccer fans but it should also appeal to a wider audience.
It is not very good but you can get a better appreciation of Ed Wood from watching the excellent documentary "Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The Plan 9 Companion" (1992).