
The Menu2022
Jan 5, 2023 · imported from Letterboxd
This movie’s bizarre mystery/thriller execution was as unexpectedly smooth as the editing, performance and originality of the presentation. It’s all in the presentation and execution because as a concept it’s not a new setup. We have seen such kind of a single location mystery setup before. But larger motive of the film with literally and figuratively presenting THE MENU in our face in a creatively fun way possible. People care about unpredictable twists in such movies. I agree there are few expected things that happen here especially after brilliant first twist but don’t be upset, the writer knows what he’s doing here, just get along with it because it surprised me with the stimulating yet bonkers presentation of it all. Totally refreshing and I savoured every bit of this MENU especially the smoothest ending. Ralph was superb. But AnyaTaylor is now epitome of such twisted bizarre movies. Just look at her filmography - The last night in Soho, The witch, The northmen, Split and now THE MENU. These are not usual movies or straightforward dramas. These are twisted genres or sometimes creatively complicated risky cinema that gave her the best platform to showcase her talent and she has always delivered ❤️