The Menu (2022)

A young couple travels to a remote island to dine at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a unique menu with shocking surprises. The narrative unfolds as guests realize they’ve been selected for their negative impacts on the chef’s passion for cooking, leading to a tense and unexpected series of events that question the ethics of fine dining and societal elites.

You can watch The Menu on Crave in Canada.

Length: 1h 47m
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
This Title is: Darkly Humorous and Thought-Provoking

Cast

• Ralph Fiennes as Chef Slowik
• Anya Taylor-Joy as Margot
• Nicholas Hoult as Tyler
• Hong Chau as Elsa

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R (for language, some sexual content, and violence)

Content includes mature themes and scenes that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Trivia

• The film was inspired by a real dining experience at Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant in Norway.
• Colin Stetson composed the film’s score, which was released coinciding with the film’s premiere.
• The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022.

Trailer

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The Menu combines dark humor with a critique of the elite, creating an engaging and thought-provoking viewing experience. The ensemble cast delivers standout performances, particularly Ralph Fiennes as the intense Chef Slowik. While the social commentary might not be new, the unique setting and build-up to a surprising climax make it a memorable watch.