The restaurant belongs to “the Chef” (Antonio Banderas), who eventually hires Tony as a dishwasher for the summer. Tony as a film and Tony as a character are, by nature, half-formed. The biggest compliment, in that sense, is that at no time does Tony feel like it’s stalling until Tony realizes cooking is his calling. Those looking for a movie about the man himself won’t necessarily come away with much about Bourdain or his background. As a film about how a small period of time can end up shaping a person, Tony is well observed and distinctive.