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"The Menu is one of the biggest personal disappointments of the year.
Mark Mylod's film boa...
A review by CinemaSerf
7.0
Written by CinemaSerf on 2 / Nov / 2022
Arch-foodie "Tyler" (Nicholas Hoult) and his girlfriend "Margot" (Anya Taylor-Joy) are off to dine in a restaurant without parallel. Based on an island of just twelve acres, they join a collection of ...
A review by The Movie Mob
5.0
Written by The Movie Mob on 3 / Nov / 2022
**The Menu began with a tone and tension that made me want more but ultimately ended with confusion and disappointment.**
The hype for The Menu intrigued me. The reviews celebrated its genius. So I...
A review by Nathan
9.0
Written by Nathan on 6 / Nov / 2022
_The Menu_ was one of the most unique thriller experiences of the year! The setup is fantastic, and the story gives you just enough information to intrigue even though the story path is somewhat gener...
A review by wlodi
7.0
Written by wlodi on 4 / Jan / 2023
Pretty good but I'm also a little disappointed by it. I really liked the cast and the acting (Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Fiennes were especially good). The story was entertaining enough but I didn't qui...
A review by 5rJoud
5.0
Written by 5rJoud on 6 / Jan / 2023
"You, Margot from Nebraska (Anya Taylor-Joy), you've betrayed our sacred bond of trust. And you've shown your craft to be careless. I was wrong. You're an eater. You're a taker. You're very hard to lo...
A review by Nate Richardson
9.0
Written by Nate Richardson on 2 / Jan / 2023
> **Jim Jones; Executive Chef**
Going to a once-in-a-lifetime tasting at a restaurant headed by one of (if not _the_) most renowned chefs in the world sounds like a dream come true to any foodie. (...
A review by MovieGuys
7.0
Written by MovieGuys on 5 / Jan / 2023
The Menu is a film defined by one key ingredient, the performance of Ralph Fiennes. His cold, biting acerbic chef, whose every word and nuance expresses a certain irony and a gradually building threat...
A review by GenerationofSwine
1.0
Written by GenerationofSwine on 7 / Jan / 2023
This was my actual last straw with IMDb... I guess you have to like this one or else. And by that I mean they are purging all the bad reviews.
So, this is a movie about pretentious people, for pre...
A review by tensharpe
8.0
Written by tensharpe on 5 / Jan / 2023
“The Menu” takes anti capitalism and serves it up with a sprinkle or two of violence delivered on a plate by a perfectionist, cult leading chef. Mark Mylod produces a horror comedy that takes shots at...
A review by Aaaidan
3.0
Written by Aaaidan on 4 / Apr / 2023
This movie is not nearly as clever as it thinks it is. Without giving anything away, the plot is a unique one and the main villain's motivation is original, but the movie spoils everything by treating...
A review by r96sk
8.0
Written by r96sk on 5 / Aug / 2024
Late to the party with this one! Probably a party to avoid anyway...
<em>'The Menu'</em> is a film deserving of hype. It's very good, with some strong storytelling and excellent cast showings. Anya...
A review by griggs79
5.0
Written by griggs79 on 3 / Oct / 2024
The Menu starts with an intriguing idea, but don't get your hopes up—it becomes painfully predictable almost right out of the gate. You can see the ending coming from a mile away, and those so-called ...
A review by griggs79
5.0
Written by griggs79 on 5 / Oct / 2024
The Menu starts with an intriguing idea, but don't get your hopes up—it becomes painfully predictable almost right out of the gate. You can see the ending coming from a mile away, and those so-called ...
A review by RalphRahal
7.0
Written by RalphRahal on 1 / Feb / 2025
The Menu is a sharp, darkly satirical thriller that blends psychological tension with biting humor. The story follows a group of privileged diners who visit an exclusive restaurant on a secluded islan...