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Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Continuing the commentary on obscene wealth — with a side of sweet revenge

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Dark comedy horror film The Menu serves up some sweet revenge: Succession director Mark Mylod keeps his commentary on the obscenely wealthy running with his latest project, which spotlights the ostentatious world of fine dining. The film follows a group of guests, including three finance bros, a movie star and his assistant, a couple, a food critic and her editor, and a foodie (Nicholas Hoult) and his last-minute date (Anya Taylor-Joy) as they arrive to a secluded private island to dine at world renowned chef Julian Slowik’s (Ralph Fiennes) restaurant, Hawthorne. The multi-course dining experience at the exclusive spot, which seats just 12 people, sets back each guest a staggering USD 1250. The dinner kicks off with an amuse-bouche, followed by a “breadless bread course” before some more unexpected surprises are served. The film is available to stream on Disney+.

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