Review of The Menu

The Menu (2022)
10/10
Blew me away!
30 October 2023
The Menu (2022) follows a young couple who travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. This movie is flawless, and I wish I'd seen it sooner. It's a truly unique experience with amazing acting, beautiful cinematography and a high amount of tension throughout.

The cinematography is extremely impressive, with interesting camerawork and pretty colour palettes. I love how the focus shifts from table to table throughout the movie. The lighting is really well thought out, and I adore the contrast between colour schemes, also the film makes good use of close-up shots. The editing is smart, and the set design is great, additionally the gore is very tasteful.

The sound design is very well thought out, and the score builds up as the film progresses. The attention to detail with the sound is very admirable and helps to create a strong and tense sense of dread.

The cast of this film is stellar, and all the performances are impressive Ralph Fiennes is a stand out, he is absolutely terrifying as the chef and he dominates the screen in every scene he's in. Anya Taylor Joy also plays her character well, she's so likeable and relatable, and her chemistry with Nicholas Hoult is great! Additionally, the film features witty jokes and thoroughly well written dialogue.

Lastly, The Menu (2022) is unique, entertaining and unbelievably tense. It's perfectly paced with a gradual build up of an unsettling atmosphere and I've never seen anything like it! The film is gripping from beginning to end with a perfect ending, everybody should watch this movie!
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