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The Menu

The Menu

2022

Mark Mylod

Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Ralph Fiennes, Hong Chau ...

6.2

22,418

Thriller. Horror A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

	Media	Author	Review
		Valerie Complex Deadline	"'The Menu' provides unnerving satirical commentary on the class divide and how the wealthy are a bottomless pit of need that will never be satisfied (...) The all-star cast is in perfect unison"
		Tasha Robinson Polygon	"A delectable thriller (...) There's some knuckle-biting tension as viewers wait to see how it'll all play out, but Mylod and the writers also suggest that it's worth chuckling a little at everyone involved"
		Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting	" While the sophisticated and dry horror-comedy tantalizes with a feast for the senses and a compelling ensemble cast, The Menu‘s satire lacks bite (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Owen Gleiberman Variety	"All the actors are fun, but the two lead actors (sorry, I can't resist) are so good they're delicious"
		Matthew Jackson Paste Magazine	"The complexity, both tonally and visually, is there to tease out the film's black genre heart, and it’s that heart that makes 'The Menu' a delicious and deeply filling experience that will make you beg for a second helping"
		Chase Hutchinson Collider	"The cinematic food being prepared here is familiar yet so lacking in substance that you'll want to send it back for something better."
		Christian Blauvelt IndieWire	"'The Menu' does do one thing exceptionally well: it holds your attention and makes you think for a time that any outcome is possible. That alone is something to salivate over"
		Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter	"It indulges in opportunities to strip the emperor of his clothes, and while that doesn’t necessarily translate to the most revelatory social commentary, it does make for an amusing ride."
		C.J. Prince The Film Stage	"There’s enjoyment to be had with 'The Menu' (...) It’s best to go in aware of how shallow it is"
		Chris Evangelista SlashFilm	"As much fun as I had with "The Menu," it also left me hungry for a little more. But this is a dining experience worth the price of admission for Fiennes' sinister performance (...) Rating: ★★★★★★★ (out of 10)"
		Esther Zuckerman Vanity Fair	"'The Menu' is not what you expect— it’s better (...) The food-world satire erupts into class warfare, but strains against stereotypes at every turn"
		Charles Bramesco The Playlist	"Everything on the menu of 'The Menu' looks good enough, but once its moldy tirade against the one percent has been fully dished out, it's plain to see there's not a whole lot of meat on the bone here"
		Wes Greene Slant	"Fun, bloody, but uneven (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"Darkly comic foodie thriller is tasty but undercooked (...) There are some fantastically ridiculous moments (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Mae Abdulbaki Screen Rant	"Audiences may not have much of an appetite after watching the film, but the experience will be one they won’t soon forget (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"I kept trying to find a more satisfying plate within 'The Menu' in terms of social commentary. But it's a movie I want to see again, a meal worth reheating"
		Sam Haysom Mashable	"It is food horror at its absolute finest (...) You'll cringe, laugh, and wince"
		Rafael Motamayor IGN	"[It] is a hilariously wicked thriller about the world of high-end restaurants, featuring a stellar cast led by a phenomenal Ralph Fiennes"
		Siddhant Adlakha Empire	"[It] may not be imaginative or thrilling, but the film is rarely boring (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Chris Bumbray JoBlo	"A black-hearted, mini-masterpiece (...) Part of the movie's power comes from how unpredictable it is throughout"
		Tomris Laffly rogerebert.com	"[It] samples some familiar, but tasty, flavors"
		Christy Lemire rogerebert.com	"[It] remains consistently dazzling as a feast for the eyes and ears (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle	"Soup to nuts, 'The Menu' is satisfying and rich, yet lean and cutting (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror	"It is razor-sharp and offers many surprises (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Wendy Ide Screendaily	"The rarefied world of haute cuisine is not exactly a hard target to satirise, but this deliciously savage comedy from director Mark Mylod makes every bitter mouthful count (...) A bracingly spiteful and very funny picture"
		Ann Hornaday The Washington Post	"An stylish satirical takedown of elitism, capitalistic excess and fetishized food culture (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"
		Dave Canfield Screen Anarchy	"[It] expertly balances humor and horror"

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