Thursday, April 06, 2023

THE MENU my thoughts



The Menu is one of those movies that balances itself between comedy and horror.  It is both parts creepy and funny at the same time.  It is a take on these super chefs with devout following and fanfare.  Yet, the movie takes it way darker than you would believe.  I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the movie.  The overall message is art gets watered down when the rich discover it and your heart isn’t in it anymore once it becomes a job.  

-Ralph Fiennes as Chef Slowik:  He is the villain/anti-hero.  He made me laugh at specific points in the story.  He has one of the funniest moments toward the end with Leguizamo.  I almost feel sorry for him…almost.  

-Anya Taylor-Joy as “Margot”: Her big eyes and expressions are stunning.  The falls on her because she is in most of the scenes.  She plays it well as the outsider with a bit of hidden history.  She is willing to stand up for herself and figures out some things.  

-John Leguizamo as the Movie Star:  That’s just his name.  We never found out his real name.  He’s that guy.  I think it is a take on Tom Cruise.  He is very funny and has one of the funniest moments with Fiennes.  

-Hong Chau as Elsa:  She plays the overzealous henchman that goes a bit too overboard with her devotion to the main villain.  

If you get a chance, check out this movie.  I dug it; it was a pleasant, creepy, surprise. 


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