Loved both the mockery and celebration of high-end restaurants. Found it hilarious, especially "I hope you enjoy your unaccompanied accompaniments".
Nicolas Hoult was delightful as usual. Enjoyed this movie.
This movie would be a lot better if the chef was vegan and made his guests think they were eating animals, before treating them the way animals are treated.
I really enjoyed this. Tons of suspense that kept me engaged the whole time.
I saw "The Saw" with different set-up. I didn't like the girl's acting but the chef gave me creeps. Enjoyed it very much. Solid 8.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘The Menu’:
He was definitely channeling Voldemort at times, trading in his cloak for an apron.
I enjoyed the doses of humor peppered throughout. No pun intended. “Tyler’s Bullshit,” in particular, was an unexpected hoot.
It was an entertaining journey of a film, but I can’t help shake the thought that they could have tried a liiittle harder to escape.
No wonder Chef looked familiar, he was also M. Gustave in Grand Budapest Hotel. No wonder his acting struck the most too.
Am I too stupid to get this movie? What was the point? Wouldn’t recommend to others
I don't know what I expected, but it turned into something entirely different and unique. Something between a dark comedy and a slasher horror movie, with about as much distaste for foodie culture and critics as the chef in the movie.
Anya Taylor Joy and Ralph Fines are absolutely brilliant, and even if Nicholas Hoult gets annoying and one-dimensional very fast, it kinda works for the character.
Unique movie, should watch at least once.
A very hysterically twisted plot with an amazing cast of a movie!
Plenty of fun to be had here, but the lack of motivation for the deaths of so many staff strains plausibility.
Interesting movie, would recommend to give it a watch, I wonder if the actions of the cooking crew could be explained as shared psychosis.
Hands off to Ralph Fiennes' and Anya Taylor-Joy's acting in this piece. It's well shot, well made, well acted. It's an honest dark comedy that is set out to be a psychological horror movie. But it's not actually that scary, it's just a nice experience. So taste, don't eat.
Annoying and pointless a waste of time.
It’s a smart and fun comedy with an incredible cast and a surprising plot. The movie tells the story of a couple who go to an exclusive restaurant, where the chef prepares exotic and unusual dishes. What they don’t know is that the menu hides some secrets that will change their lives forever. The movie is full of humor, suspense and twists, and made me laugh and tense at the same time. I highly recommend it for those who like original and creative movies.
There's one significant downside to this film, otherwise it's a tense, darkly funny thriller. That downside is Nicholas Hoult. I generally like his work, but his performance/character here is insufferable and took me out of the movie whenever there was focus on him. But when you were dealing with Fiennes or Taylor-Joy, it was delicious. Overall a clever film that may have a few plot contrivances and a potentially weak ending. Horror and thriller fans should love it.
Was genuinely expecting cannibalism, was shocked to find out it wasn’t. Also genius to make this his initiation to the new owner
A unique movie, very weird, psychedelic and completely out-of-there. Finally something original
kind of trying too hard
A harsh criticism of the overrated world of haute cuisine.
I will never forget this movie while eating a cheeseburger in the future :)
A good idea but could be better lead, acting was on point and the atmosphere very acute.
The idea behind the whole movie is just conceptual, as the chef suggests for each course. It is all about a comparison between rich and ordinary people.
The last scene explains the message that the writer wants to deliver to people: that sometimes the simple, ordinary things are enough to make people happy like a cheese burger. On the other hand, the complexity that the rich people add to their lives makes it like fire and hell!
The chef was happy when he was serving the food to ordinary people, but when he served it to rich people, it just turned his life miserable. They made him very sick!
The clue to this point of view, when he had a little chat with Margo and told her she doesn't belong to the guests 'rich people'.
Good isolated setting
Suspenseful
Great performances
Characters 9
Story 9
Pacing 9
Visuals 10
Rewatchability Factor 8
Enjoyment or Emotional Value 9
Average Score 9.0
The characters and plot were too unrealistic to take anything in this movie seriously, but it wasn’t funny enough to be satire. It fell flat in the middle.
Why this movie has gotten great reviews is a mystery to me. It’s pretentious, boring and has a completely inane plot. It’s the least bit scary, suspenseful or even creepy. A lot of people like it so give it a shot I guess…
As a photographer, a lot of things translate quite well to the photography world.
the only reason that made me watch this movie: anya.
good movie tho
very good movie
Weird as fuck, but good
Quite an original idea, really well made. The only thing I was really missing, was the motivation. Just why? Are they just crazy? There is no explanation or anything at all
I think there is a point to be made for the ending not being what it seems.
This was such a well-made film! The acting was phenomenal as always with Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes! So captivating the whole way through
Weird but one of the craziest movies. It’s a super solid movie overall and I highly recommend.
Terrific film. The most demanding I ever seen.
The Bob's Burgers/Midsommar crossover we didn't know we needed.
I mean, that cheeseburger looked good. I wanted one after the movie.
‘The Menu’ is a darkly funny black comedy; dry enough for something like the Coen Brothers movie.
Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Hong Chau and Nicholas Hoult were excellent in this, especially Chau and her annoying haircut.
I honestly do not remember the last time I saw a film this great! An intriguing concept with a fantastic script, beautiful set design and all of it expertly executed!
A story about egos, aloofness and art appreciation, but somehow it tastes bland. Despite good ingredients, none of the characters leave you wanting more.
I'd like a cheesebuger please.
A very interesting and creative concept the writer has come up with here and beautiful casting/acting and scenery. Although designed to be this way, the film was a bit slow and could be boring at times as it’s mostly in one setting. The fascinating concept however of a highest end 5-course restaurant situated on its own island growing all unique foods to perfection then serving it in elegant ways run by the dictator chef is quite intriguing. And the film turns out to be not what you expect and has some unexpected violence.
Pure art. I loved the cliffhanger and looking forward to The Menu 2!
Really solid mild horror movie. Ralph Fiennes performance made me think of his role in Red Dragon maybe a couple of times too much, but I still think he did a good job. Anya Taylor-Joy does an awesome job as usual. The story is original and I like the underlying meaning.
Started with so much hope, then downward spiraled into sheer madness towards the end. The plot twist were ( yes, there's multiple) mind numbing. As the movie went on, the endless questions it left the viewers asking made for a rather uncomfortable watch.
OVERALL, ONE VIEWING WAS ENOUGH AND IT'S NOT A MOVIE I TALK ABOUT OR RECOMMEND
Good movie, great cast and well acted. Started off good, got even better as it went on and the suspense / shock started, sadly the ending was a bit limp IMO, it just sort of fizzled out.
If not taken seriously, this is a great and funny movie :wink:
Very impressed. Seems almost predictable at surface value, but twists are, pun unintended, tastefully done. I also found the humor to hit far more often than not, a drier comedy that had me laughing much more than once. The film is beautiful at times as well, complemented strongly by an exceptional score. Will certainly be remaining in my library. That's my piece.
WHO THE HELL LET HIM COOK
This was a funny fucking movie
What did I just watch? Definitely not my type of film. Boring and nonsense AF.
I always love a theme restaurant.
It kept me glued to the screen, but with absolute disgust. I wanted to stop this restaurant-version of Alice in Borderlands. Seriously what a f'ed up story. Maybe I should rate this nightmare of a burger joint higher for the amazing acting performances, but... ugh. No. Just dont waste your time on this movie and just order a cheeseburger with fries.
I can feel the juice of the hamburger running down my chin!
We join The Menu on a private pier, alongside a dozen snooty, well-dressed guests awaiting transport to an exclusive island retreat. There resides a world-renowned chef, plus an eerily devoted kitchen staff, who have prepared a culinary experience like no other. As we’re led through a tour of the grounds, curtly seated and served our first expensive wine pairing, a sense of unease settles over the room. There’s tension in the air, a mutual holding of the breath that disturbs the once-cordial atmosphere between dining partners and envelopes the celebrity chef like a cloak as he stands before the room to introduce the first course.
The film’s basic premise is that everyone has something to hide, no matter how they choose to disguise it, but it’s crafty about illustrating that point. Chef Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) has a personal bone to pick with all in attendance, save for one last-minute substitution (Anya Taylor-Joy), and uses the contents of the meal to voice those complaints. Dished in gratuitous detail and served with an itemized list of ingredients, it’s half high-end food porn and half salacious tell-off, with a spicy side tray of dark humor. Like its thematic contemporary, Glass Onion, The Menu works a fine balance between witty laughs and creepy suspense. Helplessly, we guess (often wrong but sometimes right) about the next surprise. We laugh at the absurdity of the menu, the vapidity of the social elite and the icy boldness of the staff. And, in the end, we’re left a little unnerved. Well done, all around.
This is an excellent movie.
The characters are hilariously insane, the whole premise is absolutely ridiculous, and I love it. One of the best movies I've watched this year (although, tbf, it is only February)
10/10
Fun movie that doesn't take itself too seriously. Not so much a horror movie as much as it is a black comedy.
Absolutely wonderful, and quite frankly, all too real and relatable :rofl::rofl:
The only horror aspect of this is that it's horrendously bad.
It has continuity errors like a 1970s B-movie.
Fiennes (who I otherwise adore) drifts seamlessly between a British and American accent and Anya Taylor-Joy goes from a face covered with blood to fresh out of make-up back to a face covered in blood several times in the second half.
A really shallow made-for-streaming production that is instantly forgettable.
Besides some decent acting and nice visuals the movie was one of the worst I have ever seen. The plot doesn't make any sense and it's extremely boring.
It was weird (not in a good way) and I really hated it.
If you like movies like Vivarium or the platform, you might enjoy this one. If you don't, don't waste your time.
great movie! very original and the idea was very well executed ! it’s been quite a long time since I’ve been entertained like that by a movie
"I've been fooled into trying to satisfy people who could never be satisfied, but that's our culture, isn't it?"
The Menu is a discreet production (producers of little renown, director without much success), which has nevertheless managed to become a great discovery due to two main factors: firstly, the magnificent work of the actors, led by an impeccable Ralph Fiennes, whose performances grab you. And secondly, the fast-paced script that turns this film into a rollercoaster that starts slow and ends in contradictory emotions. You won't know if what you see terrifies you, disgusts you or hooks you, but you won't be able to stop looking at the screen.
In this house we are fans of original scripts, and The Menu is a clear example of this. Forget what you think you're watching and pay attention to the details. Because it will surprise you.
An "alright" movie with incredible performances.
If this movie was to be rated on Ralph Fiennes performance, it would be an easy 10/10, but i'm not going to do that. I'm going to rate it as a movie, and as a movie the start was overly abrupt, very little is given enough attention, there are very little twists and turns once the main twist that everyone, including the staff, are going to die by the end of the night has been revealed, and there are no emotional beats I can think of at all.
It was an okay movie. But the story was pretty simple, the characters not all that memorable, and if they hadn't managed to get someone as great as Ralph Fiennes as the Chef I dread to think how much lower the score would be.
Too predictable and unbelievable (not possible for me to let go the disbelief) in my opinion... And felt quite similar to Midsommar (the end? lol) .
i literally did not get the point of this movie at all
Can someone tell me why Anne was condemned too?
An experience. Just like his menu. You'll definitely get it if you've had to work in any kind of customer facing role. Great style and execution. Solid 7 film
rubbish movie... don't understand the rave reviews
I would recommend this to anyone who likes weird films. I agree with a lot of the negative comments here, but in my opinion the complaints aren't enough to rate it lower than 7 because it really was something different and has a lot of good things going for it including the actors, camerawork, and especially the concept.
"You will eat less than you desire and more than you deserve."
I went in blind and absolutely adored this. I could spend hours watching Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy go back and forth as the most bougie food gets served to the undeserving. While I do have unanswered questions, it left me satisfied and happy that it was something different, fun and exciting.
An interesting movie. Slightly unbelievable but was at least mildly entertaining. The cast was a decent ensemble and that helped elevate the shore somewhat.
you can haz the borger :)
I actually flipped on this movie after getting an AWFUL review from a friend. He said it was incredibly boring and I should skip it. Naturally, I do not skip movies, so I gave it a go. I quite loved it! It was stylishly made and engaging start to finish! Feels like an A24 film, and I wouldn't be surprised to learn that someone high up making this film was connected to A24 in some way!
Rating: 4/5 - 8.5/10 - Would Recommend
Well the service was great from the chief, the menu was well done, definitely filled my appetite, the customers were nice, i had room for pudding and didn’t want it to end and wanted s’mores.
Let's see how I explain it... it's a weird movie, let's say it's all the bad things about humanity expressed in this film :thinking: I'm not acting for sensitive people!!
such a good cast and such a good movie. i don't have anything exciting to say, i just loved this ride
Weird but in a good way! Ralph Fiennes is awesome!
Amazing movie, I highly recommend watching it!
Thrilling, visually stunning, brilliant acting.
kind of liked it. I don't feel like it broke any new ground in terms of atmospheric horror but it was well done and am interesting setup.
Outrageous. Perfect blend of black comedy and social commentary. Ralph Fiennes as Chef Slowik is just * chef's kiss * brilliant.
Nearly as stupid as Triangle of sadness
I don’t know how to describe it. I never knew what was going to happen next, it keeps you on your toes with a decent plot and I think really good performances. I rate my movies with the whole scale, a 3 still being watchable, I give it a 7.5. Pretty good.
This movie is a mixture of genres put together and it worked. First off; Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy are excellent in this movie and that alone should convince you to go watch. Secondly; it might not be for everyone but if you like to stay guessing as to what's to come and you enjoy the thriller/comedy genre, this one could be for you.
The story progresses in such a way that it becomes darker and darker very gradually. Like a menu it is served in courses. It's disturbing in the way that you feel there is something off the entire time. The climax is great and honestly... Chef might even be a bit relatable in the way that he is just so fed up with the elite that he snapped. Murder aside though... because he went full bananas there.
There is a subtle comedic tone to the otherwise grim story which I really enjoyed as well. I feel like they could have easily made this movie very dark and bloody but chose to focus more on the overall vibe combined with some 'shock' moments.
One of the better movies I've seen!
I love a movie that'll have 'reviewers' grasping at straws with so-called alternate endings. Margot lived, simple as that. She didn't fit Slowik's theme.
Enjoyed every bit, or, should i say, "bite" of this film! The plot's originality, the director's creativity, and the brilliant performances are all part of its flavorful ingredients! This one here is a truly exquisite and satisfying work of art!
Cerebral, Superb. A clever roller-coaster of twists and turns that will whet your appetite for thrills and suspense with the final course satisfying your hunger. Enjoy the food, EAT!
:heart:x9
This is an absolutely fantastic watch. We already know based on the trailers that something is afoul in this story. It's how it all unfolds and why that is very interesting to watch and it's well done. The performances are top notch especially that of Fiennes.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
Love Fieness in n these psychopath like roles I with he would do more. Clever and different throughly enjoyed.
It was ok.. wouldn’t watch it agaian.
Definitely not what I expected
Never saw it coming
Very well acted
I get the premise and both leads were acting splendidly. But still, this fetishizing of cooking and snobbish cuisine (the Gordon Ramsey on steroids where somehow a cook is allowed to do pretty much anything) is just .... breaking the suspension of disbelief so much for me.
Trust me I get the point, but it's so far fetched, you have to squint really hard to make it somewhat work.
It's the same problem that the Saw series has - so much Stockholm syndrome it's beyond any suspense of disbelief.
Again the 2 leads performance was amazing, but the rest ....under-cooked or overcooked ... you be the judge. I'd prefer to send this menu back.
This is an "art piece" of a movie, where the limits of a regular world do not apply and the world everything happens in has no rules either.
Where the story, no matter what, is the centerpiece of it all and everything else must bow down to enable the story.
To fully enjoy such movies you have to suspense your disbelief in amounts that I cannot.
Well acted by Fiennes, well shot, but unbelievable throughout.
Too arrogant and pretentious in its criticism about high society, out of touch people or however you want to call it without being self-aware anywhere which would have helped. Characters except Chef Slowik and Margot are stage pieces for the story and nothing more. Stupid all around.
Such an excellent movie!! but thank goodness for IMDb trivia who clued me in on the subtext
This was excellent - both funny and creepy in equal measure, beautifully directed and acted. Just when you think you have a clue where It’s going, you think again. Very clever and a surprise which thoroughly entertained me! 8/10
The story is indeed novel. In recent years, there have been fewer and fewer movies that tell stories well. I can give 8 star for short term. Considering that I'm unlikely to update the score later, I'd better leave a 7.
I’ll recommend to friends for spending their free time.
simply Fantastic ! there's not a single downtime as it keeps you on your toes, not knowing what will come next. All the actors played their part beautifully from start to finish as I'm not sure if it's intentional or not but each characters seem to represent the 7 deadly sins !
. . . just superb !!!
"Wow, 'The Menu' really exceeded my expectations. I never would have thought that watching rich people complain about their food for 90 minutes could be so thrilling. A true cinematic masterpiece."
the true horror all along was the breadless bread plate
None sense and pretentious. It wants to be a dark comedy but there is no comedy; it wants to be a social criticism but it is just the same that it criticizes. The story and the character building is weak. Not worth the time.
What a very, very, very, very ofd film. Eating just won’t be the same…
Shout by ErickVIP 7BlockedParent2024-03-27T08:24:15Z
Enjoyable, albeit rather pretentious and contrived. If its story centered more on the three main characters, this might've been something truly special.