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The Menu

  • 2022
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
456K
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Ralph Fiennes, John Leguizamo, Janet McTeer, Paul Adelstein, Reed Birney, Nicholas Hoult, Judith Light, Jay Shadix, Peter Grosz, Hong Chau, Rob Yang, Aimee Carrero, Arturo Castro, Mark St. Cyr, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The Menu (2022)
A couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Mark Mylod
  • Writers
    • Seth Reiss
    • Will Tracy
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Nicholas Hoult
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    456K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    357
    43
    • Director
      • Mark Mylod
    • Writers
      • Seth Reiss
      • Will Tracy
    • Stars
      • Ralph Fiennes
      • Anya Taylor-Joy
      • Nicholas Hoult
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 325Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 66 nominations total

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    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Chef Slowik
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Margot
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Tyler
    Hong Chau
    Hong Chau
    • Elsa
    Janet McTeer
    Janet McTeer
    • Lillian
    Paul Adelstein
    Paul Adelstein
    • Ted
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Movie Star
    Aimee Carrero
    Aimee Carrero
    • Felicity
    Reed Birney
    Reed Birney
    • Richard
    Judith Light
    Judith Light
    • Anne
    Rebecca Koon
    Rebecca Koon
    • Linda
    Rob Yang
    Rob Yang
    • Bryce
    Arturo Castro
    Arturo Castro
    • Soren
    Mark St. Cyr
    Mark St. Cyr
    • Dave
    Peter Grosz
    Peter Grosz
    • Sommelier
    Christina Brucato
    Christina Brucato
    • Katherine
    Adam Aalderks
    Adam Aalderks
    • Jeremy
    Jon Paul Allyn
    Jon Paul Allyn
    • Boat Waiter
    • Director
      • Mark Mylod
    • Writers
      • Seth Reiss
      • Will Tracy
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Menu' is a darkly comedic satire critiquing pretentious fine dining and elite culture. Themes include social commentary on class disparity and the absurdity of high-end dining. Critics praise Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult's performances. Some find the satire inconsistent, questioning pacing, plot coherence, and character development. Despite mixed feelings, many appreciate the unique premise and stylish direction.
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    8ethanbresnett

    A very tasty treat indeed!

    The Menu is a real treat. It will have you laughing while on the edge of your seat as it navigates you through a restaurant experience to remember.

    We are treated to a fantastic ensemble cast. Nicholas Hoult steals the show with a pitch perfect performance of a pretentious foodie. Fiennes is so wonderfully unhinged as the mysterious creator of the eponymous menu in a very layered role. Anya Taylor Joy as always is so watchable, providing such an easy way in for the audience. The writing gives them all such brilliant material which the whole cast executes with ease.

    The style and staging of the piece can't be faulted at all. It is precise, inventive, and so clean and polished which makes for a very visually appealing film.

    It must be said there are a few rough edges when it comes to the plot, and when you get down to the nuts and bolts the premise isn't necessarily groundbreaking. It is very on the nose at times and subtlety isn't exactly it's strong suit. However it manages to strike a well tuned balance between satire, comedy, and thriller which isn't an easy feat and is impressively managed here.

    With its sharp social observations and satire, clean style, and stellar performances, the Menu is a feast that you won't want to end.
    8groundzero-273-397110

    If you understand the premise and concept of this movie, you will really like it.

    I thought this movie was original, entertaining and very interesting. It has a deeper message about how the world looks today. The constant stress and pressure of performing and pleasing hard-to-please people. People who are spoiled, people who only care about money, people who take life for granted, and so on. This is what the characters in the film, the chef and the guests, represent. The guests represent the worst of us. Constantly feeling pressured about something that you actually think is fun, is no longer fun. That is why the chef has invited these very people to the restaurant. It is such people who have destroyed his passion, meaning and joy in life. If you understand the premise and concept of this movie, you will really like it. The film is dark and exciting, with a chaotic and funny ending, which I liked.
    8anjelu-66676

    Haunting and beautiful

    What I took away from this movie is that nothing ruins true passion like pretentiousness and hunger for monetary gain. It's a brilliant ode to the thin line between love and obsession and the difference between them both. Ralph Fiennes is perfection in the role as Chef Slowik, once again has he achieved the task of making one feel compassion and tenderness for a character committing unspeakable deeds. Anya Taylor-Joy is brilliant as always, her strong portrayal of "Margot" is awe inspiring, what ever life throws at her, she's ready to face it. Another important, and comforting aspect I learned from this movie is that student loans aren't always a bad thing.
    7Fabian_Lioner

    A bit pretentious

    The mix between horror and satire seems undecided or bland, the backstory was lacking and the plot presents itself as something grander than it really is. The same hollowness of the dishes carries onto the essence of the movie. Satirizing something that is hollow and giving the final product value is a difficult task, this movie really tries to do that, but given its nature, it didn't quite stick the landing with me.

    The cast is simply great, full of recognizable faces and good acting. The cinematography was good, nothing out of this world but enjoyable.

    Overall its entertaining, but the delivery of its message is not strong. Even if this flavor of satire wasn't the best suited for me, it kept me intrigued and while not fully satisfied, I enjoyed it.
    6evanston_dad

    Nice Try, But the Satire Doesn't Land

    Nice try, but the satire doesn't land in this film that skewers pretentious foodies and the chefs who cook for them.

    There's already been one satire this year that savages the rich, "Triangle of Sadness," and that's a much better film than this one. I'm ok with an outlandish premise, but if you're going to give me one, then the rules within the world of the movie have to be consistent. In this film, characters act like they're in a realistic horror movie one minute and a goofy satire the next. The tone doesn't stick to one or the other, so what was probably intended to be cutting instead falls flat.

    The ending especially is silly. It definitely did not leave me wanting s'more.

    Grade: C+

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    • Trivia
      Screenwriter Will Tracy came up with the idea of the story while on his honeymoon in Bergen, Norway, when he took a boat to a fancy restaurant (Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant) on a nearby private island and realized they were stuck (or trapped) on the island until the meal was done. There are numerous references to restaurant Noma (Copenhagen) in The Menu, starting from the location, idea, concept, and ending with the menu itself.
    • Goofs
      In the opening shot of Margot lighting a cigarette, the cigarette color changes from all black (presumably a clove cigarette) to a traditional looking tobacco cigarette.
    • Quotes

      Chef Slowik: Where did you go to school?

      Felicity: Brown.

      Chef Slowik: Student loans?

      Felicity: No.

      Chef Slowik: Sorry, you're dying.

    • Crazy credits
      OPENING CREDIT: "Searchlight Pictures Invite you to experience 'The Menu.'"
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Menu (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      Written by Patty S. Hill (as Patty Hill) and Mildred J. Hill

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • 20th Century Studios
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El Menú
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Searchlight Pictures
      • TSG Entertainment
      • Hyperobject Industries
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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,501,125
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,004,957
      • Nov 20, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $79,628,200
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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