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ThazariNov 26, 2022

Cringy acting by the obnoxious male main character and the celebrity guys, unlikable characters, poor dialogue, and a nonsense plot that initially takes way too long to go anywhere and then suddenly feels rushed and poorly executed when itCringy acting by the obnoxious male main character and the celebrity guys, unlikable characters, poor dialogue, and a nonsense plot that initially takes way too long to go anywhere and then suddenly feels rushed and poorly executed when it does finally wrap up. Left me feeling unsatiated and not really caring about any of it towards the end. The cinematography itself was good, so some points for that.… Expand

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4

MeIAmIDec 13, 2022

This is one of the most ridiculous pretentious movies I've ever seen. It could only exist in a delicate idealistic fantasy world where things conveniently move along for the antagonist. Few of the characters are likeable or even interesting,This is one of the most ridiculous pretentious movies I've ever seen. It could only exist in a delicate idealistic fantasy world where things conveniently move along for the antagonist. Few of the characters are likeable or even interesting, and most are like shallow caricatures rather than layered believable characters. I suppose it's better than most of the dumb modern horror films we've grown accustomed to, and there's some shining moments and performances in it, but it really flubbed a premise that could have been done far better with some deeper thinking even with some preposterous scenarios leftover. It just doesn't have the soul or depth to pull off what it's trying to do, and I was scoffing and laughing at moments that didn't seem meant for it, especially the end credits. It's not bizarre enough to be acceptably surreal, and it's not thought-out well enough to make the horrific scenes immersive. Very disappointing try-hard movie with a beautiful talented wasted cast.… Expand

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5

moviemitch96Nov 20, 2022

A group of wealthy individuals and high society members travel to a remote island to dine at a high end luxury restaurant owned by a rather unorthodox and mysterious chef (Ralph Fiennes) who has deadly and sinister plans in store for all ofA group of wealthy individuals and high society members travel to a remote island to dine at a high end luxury restaurant owned by a rather unorthodox and mysterious chef (Ralph Fiennes) who has deadly and sinister plans in store for all of them. The previews initially really intrigued me to this one due to how vague things were kept as to what exactly the story was supposed to be about or what the hell was going on. So I arrived with a rather open mind and very eager to see what exactly what unfold and go down in this film. And while there's plenty of twists and turns and shock factor in store here, it's all unfortunately a little jumbled and surprisingly underwhelming in the end. While motives and explanations are revealed/given throughout, it all is told in a rather clumsy and disjointed manner that left me confused and raising my eyebrow moreso than satisfied. The ridiculous nature of it all only builds and builds as the film progresses until it all culminates into one of the most groan-inducing, anticlimactic, and just plain cringey and absurd endings I've seen in a while. Not even the performances of Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, John Leguizamo, etc. Could save this mess. Overall, an intriguing premise and marketing, but it couldn't save the jumbled, disjointed, and scattershot feeling of the finished result, leaving this one feeling thoroughly undercooked and unappetizing.… Expand

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DHReviewsJan 8, 2023

The Menu attracts with a fresh idea for a premise and tantalizes in its opening 20 minutes. Unfortunately the film burns through its intriguing premise and plot too quickly and one is left feeling like the film could have been better servedThe Menu attracts with a fresh idea for a premise and tantalizes in its opening 20 minutes. Unfortunately the film burns through its intriguing premise and plot too quickly and one is left feeling like the film could have been better served with more style and substance like the variety of dishes it's narrative serves. It's plot is simple but with some amount of finesse. It's characters are stylistically paper thin but serviceable. A delightful if not entirely predictable ending twist brings the film to a decent finish. Overall The Menu is an enjoyably average film. Easily digestible and filling.… Expand

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5

AncientAmberJan 16, 2023

To paraphrase a line from the movie, it's an intellectual exercise made without love. It's decent fun but I failed to care about anything that was happening. The subtext (made explicit) of class conflict has already been done to death andTo paraphrase a line from the movie, it's an intellectual exercise made without love. It's decent fun but I failed to care about anything that was happening. The subtext (made explicit) of class conflict has already been done to death and writers should have something more interesting to say than "eat the rich". A braver film would have made us care more about the upper class characters and introduced more moral ambiguity. That feels like a missed opportunity.… Expand

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4

katezoeJan 11, 2023

Failed to meet expectations. Attempt at satire failed. Good actors wasted. Director should see "White Lotus".

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lAMZ0DJan 3, 2023

Good concept, just poorly executed. The intrigue only degraded as it went on until it just became nonsensical. I was somewhat invested until about halfway through. Poor choice for the male lead (beast douche). Ralph was the only real savingGood concept, just poorly executed. The intrigue only degraded as it went on until it just became nonsensical. I was somewhat invested until about halfway through. Poor choice for the male lead (beast douche). Ralph was the only real saving grace but since his character wasn’t fully realized he was underutilized and so the whole thing fell flat. Other reviewers go further in-depth about it and with them I agree—just an undefined antagonist and otherwise poor character work. It all felt so unsatisfactory at the end. I found it ironic and more entertaining to think that perhaps that was the point of the story (although it wasn’t).

Again, for the first third of the movie I thought it was going to be much better. It’s a shame it couldn’t follow through.… Expand

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moonvkidNov 27, 2022

Its not a bad movie. I'll probably never find a movie bad that is **** up. but they could have done a little bit more. made the movie longer and richer. richer in what happens, for me it seems like they were scared to make a mistake andIts not a bad movie. I'll probably never find a movie bad that is **** up. but they could have done a little bit more. made the movie longer and richer. richer in what happens, for me it seems like they were scared to make a mistake and therefore didnt expand the movie more… Expand

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DariusTowersJan 5, 2023

Sobrevalorada y pretenciosa. Lleno de personajes molestos y que representan lo peor de la sociedad(Tal cual se dice en la película). Tiene agujeros argumentales, partes sin sentido y lo único bueno es la actriz principal.

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TheLostBoyJan 14, 2023

This movie desperately tries to portray itself as intellectually deep but falls short. The acting is fine and the movie does a good job of keeping you intrigued but after a certain point all interest is lost and you'll just be waiting for theThis movie desperately tries to portray itself as intellectually deep but falls short. The acting is fine and the movie does a good job of keeping you intrigued but after a certain point all interest is lost and you'll just be waiting for the movie to end.… Expand

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ParQerJan 16, 2023

Overrated movie saved by Fiennes and Taylor-Joy. Why making an ensemble movie if you only develop two caracters. Seriously, all the caracters are so thin and one-dimensionnal. You have the dumb line cooks who don’t say a word and the clientsOverrated movie saved by Fiennes and Taylor-Joy. Why making an ensemble movie if you only develop two caracters. Seriously, all the caracters are so thin and one-dimensionnal. You have the dumb line cooks who don’t say a word and the clients for which the only attribute is they have done something that’s reprehensible for the Chef.

They are like NPC but in a movie.… Expand

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CalvinCrackNov 19, 2022

Decent but thin execution of an interesting premise. A black comedy that left me wanting more comedy and drama. But I think some people will like it. The main reason to watch is Ralph Fiennes, who does not disappoint.

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ashley18kirstenNov 21, 2022

I'm not sure how a movie can be so disturbing and hilarious all in one but The Menu nailed it. An innovative plot and a top notch ensemble led by the talented Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor Joy help bring this film together. Go see it.

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UncleWillardJan 4, 2023

Finally got to see this and it was pretty much as expected. I enjoyed it, but found it wanting something (maybe a dash of salt?). Can't put my finger on it, but basically a lack of depth in the characters. I wanted to know more about theseFinally got to see this and it was pretty much as expected. I enjoyed it, but found it wanting something (maybe a dash of salt?). Can't put my finger on it, but basically a lack of depth in the characters. I wanted to know more about these people, but we only got small hints. They were all practically strangers so the steaks (pun intended) were not very high. I'm also getting Anya Taylor-Joy fatigue. She just didn't do it for me in this and I'm seeing some pretense breaking through her acting. Emma and Split were great, but lately I'm not enjoying her performances as much. Maybe saturation? It's one of those movies that asks you to suspend a lot of disbelief and overlook a lot of sketchy plot points and it doesn't quite satisfy in the end. Still a good watch just for Ralph Fiennes. Triangle of Sadness did this idea better.… Expand

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ScraperFeb 18, 2023

It was a satire on pretentiousness, folks. If nothing else, The Menu is unique. I couldn't help but feel it should be a comedy instead of horror. For something to be truly horrifying the audience would have to care about the characters. TheirIt was a satire on pretentiousness, folks. If nothing else, The Menu is unique. I couldn't help but feel it should be a comedy instead of horror. For something to be truly horrifying the audience would have to care about the characters. Their back stories were hazy at best, and I found myself not caring about their fates. Not a bad flick all in all.… Expand

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OrukayuJan 22, 2023

An interesting thriller made in 2022. Some people are invited. The invitation was sent by a very fancy restaurant on an island. Guests are brought to the island by boat. The famous chef of the restaurant will present his new dishes.

TheAn interesting thriller made in 2022. Some people are invited. The invitation was sent by a very fancy restaurant on an island. Guests are brought to the island by boat. The famous chef of the restaurant will present his new dishes.

The movie continued with a good momentum from the beginning to the middle. It was going well until the very last moment. But I think the ending was too simple for a movie like this. Especially the moments of acceptance in other people, not being able to find a place to escape on the big island, not even thinking of attacking with a fork in his hand, dispelled the tension in the film. Yes, there were scenes that would make you smile from time to time. People laughed. There is no such laughter.

While watching the movie, no island is the world, no chief is god etc. Things like that didn't even occur to me. For that reason, I express my gratitude. It was an enjoyable movie to watch to be enjoyed. But the end did not bring that joy to the top.

The plates and presentations are great. But it doesn't appeal to those who live to eat like us. The chief waiter woman also says to those who find it less "less than you expect, more than you deserve"

The thing that misled me was the perception that the chef's saying "don't eat" the food would be a chance for salvation, and that the event would revolve around the food.

There is no sex or nudity in the movie.… Expand

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Voodoo123Jul 7, 2023

Mostly provocation for its own sake, the menu feels like a theater production. The story is based around a chefs obsession with punishing the various perceived sins of a restauranteurs clientele. Its interesting but flawed with a great cast.Mostly provocation for its own sake, the menu feels like a theater production. The story is based around a chefs obsession with punishing the various perceived sins of a restauranteurs clientele. Its interesting but flawed with a great cast. Doesn't seem to fully commit to the cinematic moods it explores (comedy, mystery, thriller, horror). Entertaining!… Expand