Directed by: Mark Mylod
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult
Running Time: 106'
Verdict: ⊗⊗⊗⊗
It is difficult to describe The Menu through a genre, or even several. It doesn't really blend genres as it quickly skips between them, leaving you puzzled and trying to catch you off guard. It is a horror film with (almost) no gore. It is a thriller with the end revealed early, but still managing to keep the suspense. It is a dark comedy with few punchlines, that relies more on borderline absurd situations. And it is a food movie with surprisingly little food in it. It doesn't excel in any of these genres, but mixes them in a well-crafted ride that engages you, and creates mystery from a very limited palette of ingredients. Maybe in the core, it tries to be a love letter to food and restaurant culture, but that really falls to the sidelines as whimsically dark setting and overarching air of mystery clearly lead the film. Still, the movie sometimes asks you to not to take it too seriously, as some plot points and character choices are hardly believable. Also, The Menu is sort of a "limited setting" film, where a large part of is is set in a single location, and I would love if it played more with that concept. With the exception of the chef, characters are incredibly uncomplex and cliched, but colorful and in most part entertaining. So The Menu is quite unique and fresh, and definitely worth the watch. It is an unexpectedly funny, well acted, solidly written and cleverly directed movie that might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it will keep you interested in it throughout the watch.
Rokin
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