"The Menu" is a spicy thriller that is part parody of foodies with a side of psychological thriller. This film is guaranteed to generate some shocking surprises. Fiennes, a two time Acad. Award nominee, two time Tony Award nominee and six time Golden Globe nominee adds finesse to his role as renown and revered chef who is a despot amongst aspiring culinary artists and food fanatics. Why someone of Fiennes' stature would lend his prowess to this macabre mess is anyone's guess unless it's for the check. Nevertheless, this preposterous scenario takes place on an exclusive island opened only to the elite who've been dying to get an invite. The film delivers a ferocious bite that lingers long after digested. The scrumptious A list class includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Judith Light, John Leguizamo. Additional British acting royalty is served with Janet McTeer and Nicholas Hoult. The guests are offered a cursory tour upon debarking on the island before invited into dine inside an ominous cavern. The divine evening of fine dining feels doomed from the first course. The film's director, Mark Mylod, is known for his work on TV shows in the US and United Kingdom. Mylod directed episodes for the HBO series "Entourage" and "The Throne." Working here and abroad benefitted the mirepoix of blending British and American actors into an ensemble that rises like a perilous soufflés on the cusp of imploding. The cinematography makes the food look scrumptious and the shifting twilight ominous. Sometimes, eyes can appear bigger than the stomach. Not everyone will stomach the demonic delights on the menu. For those with a refined palette, there's plenty here to savor. For those who don't jump at each stentorian clap by the chef, you need to check your pulse. Just say yes to the chef and "The Menu," if you know what's good for you.
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