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The Menu

The Menu

November 17, 2022· 1h 47m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.2

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.

Critics Sentiment

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29 reviews·Last updated 14d ago
Peak Moment

Margot requests simple cheeseburger from Chef Slowik

8.8at 1h 35m
Lowest Moment

Tyler fails miserably at cooking challenge from Slowik

6.8at 1h 15m
Biggest Swing

The film recovers from its mid-section pacing issues with Margot's cheeseburger request, which reviewers found to be a brilliant thematic culmination.

The Menu maintains strong reviewer sentiment throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for Ralph Fiennes' performance and the film's satirical elements. While some critics noted pacing issues and tonal inconsistencies in the middle section, the cheeseburger scene and fiery finale were widely celebrated as clever and satisfying conclusions to the film's themes about authentic passion versus pretentious artistry.

29 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb
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Tyler and Margot arrive at Hawthorn restaurant by boat
5.0
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Elsa gives guests a tour of Hawthorn island
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Uncomfortable truths about guests laser etched on tortillas
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Staff cuts off Richard's finger as warning
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Slowik has investor Doug Verrick drowned publicly
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Tyler fails miserably at cooking challenge from Slowik⬇ Lowest moment
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Margot requests simple cheeseburger from Chef Slowik⬆ Peak moment
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Slowik sets restaurant ablaze killing everyone except Margot
5.0
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