Don't eat.... TASTE! First time watching THE MENU movie reaction

[@BaddMedicine]

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[@jenniferdarling6]

I don't think you guys missed anything you caught it all ,I love movies about cults 👏

[@phillyh5000]

Apart from Ralph's name being pronounced rayf you didn't miss anything ps I only found out last week as well😅

[@delmycatavi6373]

Leguizamo supposedly base his character on Steven Seagal

[@karenvickers482]

Smash burgers are tasty. 🍔

[@ronnieh7925]

The burger was the only thing I would have liked to eat! Everything else was terribly overcomplicated.. They even ruining the oysters and I love just plain oysters!

[@Randerson2409]

Erin did exactly what chef hoped his customers would do. She showed up, she ate, she expressed any dissatisfaction, and she paid, and moved on. She was what he always imagined a customer would be

[@solus8685]

Yeah, he just wanted honesty, not a bunch of pretentious bootlickers

[@robbieking4070]

Add to the fact that started it all: he didn’t know who she was. She was a nameless customer just like we all are when we eat out. The chef shouldn’t have to know who we are; only that we’re there to eat and have a good time.

[@Utinnibikini]

And on top of allll that, she proved she was a provider not a taker. She provided a service of making him happy as is her “job” and he was able to be a giver to her of good food making the whole giver/taker concept come full circle. Such a good fucking movie

[@duk2112]

She and Chef share the same goal in the careers in providing an experience for their clients. They both have grown to dislike their calling, but she was able to prove to him that she was still able to be on the right side and give him that experience he longed for again

[@420__Momentum-s4p]

​@@solus8685everyone becomes a bootlicker too some extent. It's called having a Job lol

[@DanteRU0312]

The issue is not that Tyler is a "fraud" in a sense that a foodie isn't supposed to be an awesome chef. The issue is how Tyler was constantly trying to get an "in" into the kitchen and to the chef while having no business being there at all.

[@rodgill9376]

On top of it, dude DIDN'T know how to ACTUALLY cook at all. He couldn't even do the basics right. Tyler thought he was special from everyone else because of his "knowledge" of foods and cooking but when it actually came down to it, he didn't truly understand what it meant to cook and be a chef.

[@gurglequeen433]

​@@rodgill9376And, you know, he brought an inoccent girl there knowing everyone was going to die.

[@rodgill9376]

@@gurglequeen433 Tyler's ex was the smart one too! Either she knew he was full of shit or it was by pure luck she escaped.

[@sahilrahman5066]

@@rodgill9376 complete luck and also because of Tyler himself probably

[@josefk7437]

He was also greedy for status and recognition he didn't deserve. He acted like he was smarter than you. He wanted Cook Jeremy to be impressed that he knew some cooking term. He represented what is wrong with snobs.

[@rennijo]

The moment at the end isn't an insult. She gave him a last moment of joy and politely and indirectly asked to leave, so he let her. It was one act of mercy traded for another.

[@theConquerersMama]

Exactly

[@joshuaseagondollar2495]

So fun fact, Daniel Radcliffe was almost cast in John Leguizamo's role. They ended up not going with that because people would focus too much on "Harry Potter vs. Voldemort" aspect and it would distract too much from the plot. So they cast John Leguizamo instead.

[@BaddMedicine]

hahahaha that would've been awesome. But totally understand why it didn't happen.

[@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654]

Didn’t know this, awesome tidbit!! And true 😂

[@Shadow1Yaz]

This time, Voldemort won! Movie: That’s not the point!!!

[@theshadowfax239]

Nobody would care. That sounds like a fake story.

[@haute03]

@@theshadowfax239 The articles that pop up when you Google it say otherwise.

[@theConquerersMama]

Tyler knowing he is going to die and still snapping pictures rather than living in the moment is really something.

[@Livylivie]

Omg this is insane ! I never realised !

[@josefk7437]

Tyler was warned in advance that everyone would die, but that does not mean he knew it was literal. My fan theory is that Tyler thought it was some colloquialism or metaphor. Tyler was an idiot and he was bad at reading people, so failing to understand that the chef was being literal is consistent with his character.

[@theConquerersMama]

@@josefk7437 fair point

[@bluelight17]

@@josefk7437 he was a bit too chill about the sous chef killing himself and the staff cutting the old guy finger for not believing the dying part though. He probably just experienced the whole thing as if it was a regular dinner at his favorite chef restaurant, not caring about the ending.

[@ricky1747]

​​​@@josefk7437Tyler always KNOW that all of the people would die (literal death). But he can't go there since the invitation or the reservation for him for two people but his girlfriend break up with him. So he invited Margot, but he's not completely honest that she would die if she come with him. There's one scene when the Chef told Margot that Tyler know that every person in that restaurant would die and Tyler confirmed that, so Margot slapped him in the face. That's why he's the most chillest customer among them. He's already accept his fate as a part of the chef's art from the beginning of the movie.

[@ellesbelles1034]

As someone who spent years in food service, I spent the entire second half of the movie going, "I don't condone it...but I do understand it." I loved this movie. So excited to see you react!

[@pasaniusventris4113]

yep, hate to say it, but it's practically a documentary!

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

you don't have to work in the food service to understand what it is to serve idiot clients. people have had their heads up their asses for so long, that when you pull them out and tell them "this is really what's happening" they tell you "who the fuck you think you are to tell me how to spend my money?" ....well,... if you're paying, I'm trolling.

[@amandaasbury7524]

Same. I worked dish tank in a few places a few years ago (they kept trying to put me upfront or even in food prep and I said "Hell no, I am Not dealing with people! " and if they'd had a dish washer in this place (I assume they had the cooks washing their own dishes, as we never see dishwashers) the dish washers would have dipped out asap.

[@mrdavman13]

Yep as someone who has worked in a few kitchens it was probably a weekly occurrence someone would joke about doing something similar to what we see in this film. I’m sure I could staff a whole kitchen and dining room with people who would be thrilled at this type of plan. That’s not me saying I would expect any of those people to do anything harmful to anyone in their actual life. But kitchen work is extremely stressful and often times thankless to a fault. There are high levels of alcoholism and drug abuse for that reason and it is pretty sad honestly. Appreciate your food service workers and show them love. I guarantee you will make their day

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Same here. Though retired now, I was a professional chef for 35 years, and yeah... I understand. I do understand.

[@MarshaLove0723]

For the ending, I think they both understood that there needed to be a reason to let her escape the fate of the others. Like he said, they needed to work for it, and she came up with a great method. She gave him a bit of cooking happiness before she left. He appreciated it and thanked her by letting her leave.

[@irescabatuan8241]

oh, i literally thought she outsmarted him by saying she wanted a take out

[@MarshaLove0723]

@@irescabatuan8241 He ranted earlier in the evening about there being "no substitutions at Hawthorne" but he let her order something that wasn't on the menu for the night - I think knowing she was up to something. He could have just told her to sit down and ignored her, using someone to subdue her if necessary. And when she played the 'takeout' card, he could have told her that there is no takeout that evening. After all, he would't let anyone else leave.

[@ragebash13]

@@MarshaLove0723 exactly, and she wasn't supposed to be there after all

[@Zaburino]

@@MarshaLove0723 Margo herself WAS a substitution, so letting her leave was actually better for his plan anyway.

[@razorfett147]

Yea, i think Slowik decided early on he didnt want her to be part of the menu, and he tries to give her an out with the barrel fetching job, but it doesn't go well. She stubbornly returns to the restaurant afterwards instead of escaping, which disappointed him. So when she finally stepped up and challenged him to do something he used to enjoy doing...he didnt hesitate. She had given him the out to let her go that he'd been grasping for the whole evening

[@abc123tiktok]

Honestly the burger cooking scene was my favorite. I bought burgers the next day because couldn't stop thinking about it.

[@veronicacampos9198]

Fucking same! hahaha I couldn’t not have a burger after that!

[@ashleyackles2119]

omg me too! I had like two cheeseburgers though :)

[@seebee925]

I also made cheeseburgers after the movie. :)

[@Catwoman-111-b2z]

Same 😂

[@Loum93]

Five Guys immediately after, no regrets 😋

[@maximillianosaben]

Gotta love that Chef Slowik calls someone a "donkey" at some point. You know the screenwriter has seen his share of Gordon Ramsay.

[@BoxOKittens]

I love the small side-plot where Erin had a history with the married man, and his wife comments how she looks like their daughter. When we later hear Erin's telling of her encounter with him, we can then assume that the husband must have been abusing his daughter, and she took her own life. The wife also knows this, though whether it's before or she figures it out during the dinner, we can't know. But it explains her kindness toward Erin and also her acceptance of her own death. She knows she deserves to die, she knows her husband deserves to die.

[@LunaGamer25]

That is so messed up. I didn't realize that's what was implied.

[@melaspink2535]

this. all this. movie has such layers

[@amadhatter13]

I know Oak was expecting to get flamed in the comments but he's nailed on the head the meaning and message behind this movie! The overproduction of food, the routine pretentiousness that's become the standard in so many arts is exactly what they're calling out. Your experiences, Oak, shaped an understanding to spot the ridiculousness of all the self indulgent guests of Hawthorne, save Erin/Margott Great reaction, great points, great video!

[@xchrishawkx]

Oak is always the MVP for me

[@pettespizzaparlor3245]

His initial call out of the BS and then MATH of how much it costs. Perfect.

[@LS13.]

This is why I love the movie, immediately you think cannibals but they totally twist it to a totally new and valid concept. It’s great

[@mycroft16]

Also, while mildly creepy at first, it takes an extremely hard left turn into full horror with the 4th course. I love how entirely out of left field it comes. A truly shocking moment.

[@wildpendulum]

I kind of think that the reason why nobody fought back is because chef Slowik slowly but surely exhausted their hope to survive. And I think Oak is right that those weren't the people who are really fighters in their life.

[@catelynnswartz8112]

T

[@judaychop]

Yea i think a big part of that was letting the guys try to escape, there was no purpose for that other than to make them feel hopeless and accept their fate.

[@jgaringan]

That, and there's an army of cultists armed with kitchen knives covering the exits. They're outnumbered and outgunned. There's just nothing they can do but beg for their lives.

[@gurglequeen433]

These are the people who never HAD to fight for anything in their lives. They don't know how to fight because they were handed everything. As opposed to Margot/Erin who probably had to fight for everything she's ever had.

[@TexasSnyper]

They're also cowards that never stand up to challenges. People don't get to that position of power by being strong, they do so by already having privilege and power.

[@roh8576]

I always thought that taking the food home was a compliment.. like i love this shit so much that i don't want to leave it here

[@bamflyer]

Yeah I also think it was a strategy to keep her alive, he was filled with joy that she enjoyed it, but she’s saying she wont finish it now but wants to finish it later, so that means he had to let her go if he wants it to be finished and fully enjoyed at a later time. I also agree that while finishing your food completely is preferable, saying you’re good and dont want to take it home is probably more insulting

[@angelthbk5932]

in Japan its considered to be insulting

[@ahartakpower]

​@@angelthbk5932 wth?? For real??

[@ajeetdeginal]

"Even your hot dishes are cold" wow that's the review I wanna leave when a restaurant does bad service.

[@franklinbadge1215]

But that's a critique of the food, not the service

[@daytrippera]

As a pro chef I can say I do understand where Ralph Fiennes character is coming from... 👩🏻‍🍳

[@17thknight]

Lol, this movie is a call to arms for service workers. Anyone who's had to work in the service industry in their life gets it.

[@TexasSnyper]

Every richie rich that sat there to be s'mored is what we wish we could do to every karen we have to serve.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

My oldest son is a chef (he's the owner), and he said the same thing. 🤣😂😆🤣

[@eatingoutmore]

sooo true

[@mournblade1066]

In a deleted scene, the food critic is actually waterboarded with even more "broken emulsion."

[@mycroft16]

Ralph Fiennes is absolutely one of the greatest actors ever. His timing is always perfect and makes this movie absolutely hilarious nearly any time he is speaking. He is just so charismatic and intense and devoted to the roles he takes. Everyone in this is good. It's weird and strange and amazing.

[@BioshockChar]

As a former line cook, who went for a year of culinary school: 50-70 percent of cooks smoke, and if that is their only addiction, you will be very lucky

[@GamerGrovyle]

Heard a story of a line cook who did Mushrooms, did twice his usual work and was gifted more Mushrooms by his Head Chef the next day. Freaked me out as a teen who was taught religiously that drugs are bad.

[@jarekvelchek802]

I miss the theater experience because of college but once I saw it I fell in love with it because my eyes were glued to the screen about how the food was made. The acting was phenomenal by Ralph, Anya, and Nicholas and I loved how they didn’t took this movie to seriously and it became my favorite cult horror comedy.

[@zardify_]

My eyes were glued to Anya not gonna lie.... Fighting the simp in me every time she's in a movie lol. BUT. Phenomenal movie, and a great example of how society can be criticized for it's criticism through in-your-face hyperbole, and emotional roller coasters.

[@jarekvelchek802]

@@zardify_ right

[@joshuacoldwater]

Hey Oak- It is not $1250 per person, it is $1250 per plate served. 9-10 courses, 2 people, 22% Service included, the bill would be around- $30,500 per pair. Before Beverages.

[@drago2drago]

I think what I appreciate most about this film as a cook is the accuracy when they talk about food. Yes it is absolutely pretentious food but the techniques are legit and the dedication chef shows is only a slight exaggeration of the attitude I've seen from chefs I've worked under

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Someone mentioned that perhaps they didn't fight back because they've all been so privileged that they've never really had to fight for anything, and didn't know how. Slowik even quotes Martin Luther King, that you have to fight to get rights from the oppressor or else you won't get it. As in, you need to fight to get free. Which is what Erin did, but none of the other guests did. Also, Erin being a sex worker means she has the skills to not just figure out what Slowik really wants, but also how to create a scenario to give that to him. She basically gave him a bdsm scene, in which she doms him into a part, provides him with an experience, and then asks to be paid for that (the to go bag). And Slowik, being who he is, cannot just deny a fellow service worker with their pay, now can he?

[@RonLarhz]

You conveniently forget the chair-window smashing scene?

[@bennett7099]

@@RonLarhz he gave up after one try

[@AlmightyNorppa]

I'm a cook and work at a pretty high stress restaurant. Though I do like my work, that cheeseburger scene brought a little tear to my eye. The simple satisfaction and happiness making a good burger. Think I'll make one on my day off. Edit: If a customer asks to take an almost full plate to go, I feel good. That food isn't going to waste, it was good enough for the customer to want to finish it on their own time. If the customer just wants the food tossed, that irks me. If we get a lot of food in the back to be tossed, the crew nibbles the food so there's as little as possible to throw away.

[@thatgirlwearingglasses]

But burgers are boring. Are you American? Cuz I don’t understand this American obsession with burgers. Also, you mean the staff eats off of customers leftovers?? 🤮

[@AlmightyNorppa]

@@thatgirlwearingglasses Not american. On a busy shift, the staff grazes. We eat what we can when we have time. I haven't eaten a burger in a long time but if I remember right they are pretty good as far as junk food goes. Why do you eat boring burgers? Why not make them exciting? Do you not know how to cook?

[@thatgirlwearingglasses]

@@AlmightyNorppa I do not know how to cook nor do I have any interest in it. Even the best burger I’ve had was boring because it’s just a burger. It’s like, tasty, sure, but boring. For fast food I prefer pizza. You said the staff grazes but you did not say what. Please tell me they do not eat the customers leftovers. lol

[@AlmightyNorppa]

@@thatgirlwearingglasses They do eat leftovers. If there is a large portion of untouched food, it's better to eat it than throw it in the trash. Also there might not be time to make food for staff. On busy days you can't just take 15 minutes to cook something and then sit down and enjoy for half an hour. You might have 15 minutes total to eat something. If that is funny to you, then you obviously do not know what being hungry and busy means. Burgers can be exciting if you make them exciting, same with pretty much any food.

[@makeda6530]

As someone who studied french pastry and burned out of the industry quick, this movie was felt very deeply. The emulsion bit really got under my skin and Elsa was my favorite. Erin did great, gave the Chef a real cooking experience complete with a crunchy 10er. I also liked that the lush “allowed” her to leave, we don’t know the full story with the couple and their daughter but maybe she felt like she was letting her “daughter” escape, unlike whatever happened. Great movie.

[@FeltWarrior]

Dang! I missed that! Did you notice how each food item connected to the stories? The melon cucumber balls were the guests in a crater surrounded by ash. The lone scallop on a rock surrounded by weeds is the chef trapped on the island. Pressure cooked vegetables in the mess. The amount of symbolism is next level in this film.

[@gambit5667]

I love how when tyler says "hes not just a chef hes a storyteller" but what the chef would think is that his whole point is to be a chef, thats how much he doesnt understand the point of his job

[@LS13.]

A big reason people didn’t fight back because even though they saw someone die and a hand chopped off, there was STILL some feeling that it was a show specifically for them- proving the entitlement and the main points of the movie

[@HOOG00]

I understand that but entitlement does not warrant your life being taken from you

[@brettchristensen6734]

@@HOOG00 Hence, black comedy. It is an extreme for a purpose.

[@kamccomb16]

The Menu was my favorite movie of 2022 as someone raised on Food Network shows and I was both seen and attacked by the commentary. Love this

[@rachelBrady-ni]

This and Barbarian. 2 brilliantly made horrors with incredible cast

[@an81angel]

The cheeseburger also ties into the "memory" theme from an earlier course in the menu. Also, Margot was the only one with the hope to not be found after leaving the island since her name was not anywhere. Even if one of the other guests had been able to leave, the media, and police would never have let the world forget who survived. Where as Margot (Erin) could freely go back to her life , or any version of it she wished to create after. The police would not come looking for her asking questions. The media would not be hounding her every moment about what happened and how she alone survived. Margot gave chef a second chance to enjoy his art, and in return Chef gave Margot a second chance at her own life. Yes, it's insulting to have 1 bite and leave. However, think back to all the times she didn't eat anything. There is an argument to be made that she was anorexic, or has a pattern already established that she eats very little. Therefore, having one or two bites and then being finished is almost expected of her character. Adding into that, the pacing of the movie would drop drastically as we watch her eat even half the burger. It's not just us the viewer watching her eat, it's all the other guests and staff as well as Chef. Plus the main point of her asking for the cheeseburger was to try and find out if she could use it to her advantage and escape.

[@ThePenpachi]

It’s not insulting when you ask to bring it with you. It means it’s good enough to eat later.

[@an81angel]

@@ThePenpachi In my experience, if someone eats one bite and asks to take it with them they are trashing it as soon as they are out the door. They are being "nice" or trying to be "considerate" and not hurt the feelings of the person that made it. Or, trying not to hurt the feelings of the person that took them to that particular restaurant.

[@queerlibtardhippie9357]

@@ThePenpachi i think in most places its considered trying to be nice so you can throw it out in private

[@chenstormstout9456]

She eats the rest on the boat as she watches the place burn down.

[@an81angel]

@@chenstormstout9456 Yes?

[@Celestial26]

She survived because she gave him a memory. He most likely was a line cook who flipped burgers and her request for a cheap old fashioned burger transported him back to when he actually enjoyed cooking for the low class.

[@jamalieh]

I saw this one by myself on Thanksgiving in an empty movie theater after taking an edible and it was the best experience ever haha!! I was laughing and gasping the entire way through. SO happy to get to experience it again with you guys! Also, Ralph Fiennes' first name is pronounced like "Rayf"! Such an icon!

[@christinesmith3024]

I saw this with one other person in an empty theatre on Thanksgiving! I jumped every time chef clapped lol I didn’t know anything about the film before and was so pleasantly surprised how good it was!

[@jules3048]

“He just discovered salt”. Omg that had me so 💀. Bahaha. Good one! I have to admit I am a bit of a foodie. But I def do not think I’m pretentious about it…. It def has to taste good too. I like the taste and the creativity personally. But that comment was hilarious!

[@Decimation1030]

This movie is even darker when you realize that Chefs have the highest suicide rate in the hospitality industry. Everything Chef said made so much sense.

[@daytrippera]

Famous chefs are not pretentious but they do have a big ego. But they use the best of the best to cook (ingredients, machinery, etc) and they pretty much are devoted to cooking. And study sometimes abroad to get to a higher level of cooking. Usually people that eat on those places (some, not all, are pretentious). But also keep in mind that gastronomy is very demanding, filled with stress and unhealthy perfectionism. And a lot of hard work. I'm just a simple chef but I sometimes work 18 hours non stop (I got to work over 30 hours one time, with no food or rest in between). I love my work but it is very demanding. And it would be nice if more people were grateful for what food service workers do. Wether it's flipping burgers or making a high cuisine creation. It's not a coincidence so many chefs deal with depression, multiple surgeries to their legs for all the blue veins for being so many hours stand up, etc Love from Argentina.

[@BaddMedicine]

Thank you for your perspective here🤙

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Erin gave him the experience of a good customer, something he had not had in a long while.

[@DeathBeforeComicSans]

Ralph Fiennes is still at the top of his game. I was genuinely emotional over that burger. 😂

[@phillytothej4001]

I could not believe how good this movie is. A friend showed it to me expecting me to hate it and I was glued to the screen for the entire thing. Easily became one of my favorite movies

[@Jathorian]

I love that the message can be applied to more than just food. Us as the viewers are also enjoying "The Menu" (the movie), especially when you look at what is presented as items on the menu such as Tyler's Bull****, which was presented the same to us but not to the guest in the restaurant. So it's a good reminder to not take watching movies too seriously and enjoy them for what they are. Brilliant film!!!

[@marybrown6128]

I was so jazzed when I saw this on the roster for this week!! You guys did not disappoint! Oak’s analysis has me dying 😂!

[@stormy2184]

The reason Lillian (food critic) was wet at the end is because they kept giving her bigger and bigger bowls of the emulsion and at the end they waterboarded her with it. They cut the scene out because it was just too much.

[@thatgirlwearingglasses]

The poor actor who has to go through it and the scene Durant even make it to the movie! Lol

[@bryanxjames1215]

Love when it’s the whole squad reacting together. I’m watching this as soon as I get off work

[@jpachu16]

“The scenic route” to the score 😂😂😂 I actually really like Oak’s tangents and anecdotes cause I don’t imagine y’all being more than just movie/tv reviewers, so hearing a bit more of your life and experiences is really interesting. But damn y’all really took shots at him in this video lol. “He just discovered salt” 😂😂😂

[@minasbaeischaefightme8603]

this instantly became one of my favorite movies ever made. such great acting and the story. the plot was very well thought out and got you agreeing with what the chef like you undestand why they did what they did.

[@jenniferdarling6]

So glad all four of you are reacting to what has quickly become one of my favorite horror movies 🍿✌️

[@BaddMedicine]

🤜🤛

[@zardify_]

It's not horror though :P it's ""just"" a thriller. A fantastic one at that. I swear all outlets labeling it as a Horror are just wrong lol

[@Cangeltibon]

It’s $1250 a head but it’s by invitations only, that’s $15000 a night, they all live in a shack and source ingredients from the island itself and saying that “we don’t burn anything” line says they do this nearly 365 and the restaurant itself might be open every single day so 5.5 million dollars annually. And that’s assuming 12 guest are standard and they don’t invite more on occasion.

[@bereasonable8018]

Excellent catch guys!!! Judith Licht was the mom on Who's the Boss AND she played Karen Wolek on One Life to Live. She's been on numerous shows, films and plays.

[@sharmasaumya1993]

Margot’s (Anna Taylor Johnson’s character) last bite into the burger is a director’s cut…. It is also believed that she could have died eating the meat which has been aged more than 152 days (as shown earlier in the movie)!!!!

[@KendallMarie94]

Such a great movie! My favorite scene was when chef asked Nicholas Hoult's character to cook. I thoroughly enjoy watching people get humbled lol and in this case, he needed a reality check; sad that it ended with his demise and not a character redemption, though.

[@AnnekeOosterink]

I mean, he knowingly and willingly brought an unsuspecting someone to be murdered. I strongly suspect that he thought that he was going to be exempt. He knew what was going to happen, and didn't follow the no picture rule, I think he genuinely thought he was going to survive. So in that light, basically sacrificing someone else to be able to eat at a particular restaurant, I dunno if he deserves a redemption. :)

[@KendallMarie94]

@@AnnekeOosterink when you put it like that… he definitely deserved a prompt expiration

[@michaelagarner1282]

@@AnnekeOosterink I don't believe that Nicholas' character thought he was going to be exempt, I think he just wanted the experience so much he didn't care about dying or the death of his companion.

[@ukonnokia]

I've been trying to figure out what Slowik said to Tyler and I just realised it was probably something about how Tyler isn't good enough to be a part of the full menu or the final course.

[@ulricaandrae4381]

It’s such an interesting film to analyze. The questions about not fighting back, I see the dinner party as a bit of an analogy for the society. Who’s got the real power? The kitchen or the guests? If the guest worked together they might get out of there alive but since they seem like spoilee ppl who believe in individualism and always think avout themselves they are screwed. Together, working as a team (as you do in a kitchen where every person has a responsibility to contribute to the final product) you get all the power. No matter the financial och social status.

[@ronnieh7925]

I, too, went into this movie blind and thought at first that they were going to become the menu. Excellent movie, original plot, terrific actors. I loved your reactions!

[@italian_mixx]

My favorite movie of 2023. Been waiting for this. Omg.

[@BaddMedicine]

It was a fun surprise

[@gloriebluestein9721]

What I love about this movie is the conversation it brings up about real world experiences. Each of you had your own views based on past dining experience as consumers and that's just that side, then there's the reiewersout there who have been service industry workers who have their own takes on it from those experiences so in someway despite the ending its actually a very relatable movie from many different angles

[@teresaluz975]

No, there was no cannibalism. That's the beauty of this. I love this movie.

[@JonInCanada1]

One of the best social commentary satires I've ever scene. Brilliant.

[@sarahrobins8605]

This movie was really interesting for people, including myself, who have worked or are working in the hospitality industry because we have served every one of those characters at least once Also, a really good theory I’ve heard is that each distinct character represent the 7 deadly sins!

[@theConquerersMama]

Interesting

[@vauszir]

I was so excited to see y'all watch this! One of the best films I've seen in a long time - perfect rhythm that kept me focused and entranced till the final bite. Thank you for reacting to The Menu!

[@mirandavega_]

This is one of those movies that hits a little different if you’ve ever worked in a job that is customer service or hospitality related. Such an underrated movie 🍿

[@shercahn]

None of the movies I was following were playing one weekend so I went in to see this one. I don't remember seeing a trailer or anything. I loved it! And it felt new and unique.

[@Tony_Two_Face]

This movie rules, it sucks im at work right now, but when I get home I’m gunna watch the shit out of this review lol

[@BaddMedicine]

hahahah Lets goooooo

[@kueller917]

Friend of mine convinced me last minute to go see this in theater keeping me from getting any context and it was such a fun experience watching it unravel. I went to the US later that month (December) to see family and I made sure to get a big greasy double cheeseburger while I was there.

[@You-Tube-n5k]

This is the only movie that made me emotional with a scene where someone makes a cheeseburger. Great stuff ngl

[@heavenlyjaded]

same

[@Letha-Mae]

Yesss finally I see the play button award!! Very deserved!! VERY!! MY FAVORITE CHANNEL OF MEN!

[@BaddMedicine]

Thank you and thanks for the support! We appreciate it!

[@DovahkiinMaster172]

Just watched this movie. As someone who works in fine dining, this film spoke to me on a deep level. And man I’ve had to deal with some real bullshit in my time there and I love that this film calls those factors out on it.

[@barrywilson1294]

Another great Fiennes movie was Strange Days. I think you guys would love it. Great cast including Angela Bassett, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Tom Sizemore who recently passed away.

[@savirrschannel]

i’ve been waiting for this for weeeeeks!! i kept reminding myself that today is wednesday (and you’re gonna upload this reaction). dropping everything to watch this!😂 one of my favourite movies from 2022. thank you guys for doing this!💖

[@vandergrad]

I absolutely love this film. So much to unpack. Every moment and movement advances and informs the viewer. Not a single wasted moment. It gets better with a repeat viewing. Humans, even when being awful, are so fascinating.

[@brandyanderson3522]

The Oak is right that Chef had lost his passion for cooking. And the diners represented those that he held to blame for that loss. That included himself for getting so caught up in the accolades that he lost everything. Family, time, and then the passion for what he was dedicating his life to. The actor represented another artist who had sold out.

[@dyeisee]

That "aha" moment from you guys was the best I've seen so far from this movie. Movie was great indeed.

[@ivanrasmussen8875]

Yeah this movie was so unique and the messages in it were awesome. Loved seeing your reactions!

[@mikhalaa746]

This movie has been my new favorite thing to watch people react too🤣🤣

[@funeralforahorse]

You guys give very articulate/thoughtful reviews (I know that sounds obvious but it’s hard for some ppl to actually state why they dislike or like something objectively)

[@LMarti13]

"Where'd you go?" "Brown." "Student loans?" "No." "I'm sorry. You're dying." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@haute03]

The way I cackled at that!! 😂

[@nascreates3392]

Let's keep in mind, she was also a thief and now we know she had ABSOLUTELY no reason to be.

[@jaimicottrill2831]

@@nascreates3392 Exactly! She didn't steal because she needed the money clearly.

[@hazri8758]

I cracked the hardest at Bryce's birthday surprise 🤣

[@nsullivan9096]

Just saw this movie for the first time and came to see y'alls reaction Unironically this film made me emotional. It was so funny and clever, but Slowik's love of cooking and feeding Erin/Margot in the end made me tear up. it was beautiful. I'm so glad I finally watched this and i loved your reaction!

[@christinesmith3024]

Loved this movie and loved your reaction!! Anya Taylor-Joy is absolutely fantastic in The Queen’s Gambit too. Hopefully it will be a reaction someday!!

[@niles8102]

I make THE MESS every year for my birthday now. As a Jeremy who is a sous chef.

[@mrspatches1205]

This is one of my all-time favorite movies. It’s such a wild experience, and I’m so glad you all got to watch it completely blind!

[@ItsNessaTho]

I loveee this movie but you guys' reaction makes this so much better! Oak's reaction is absolutely hilarious 😂

[@moonlily1]

You're both right. Judith Light was on Who's The Boss, and she was also in a soap opera, but it was One Life To Live. She was also on Ugly Betty and Law and Order SVU. She had a great guest role on Pokerface recently.

[@ScarletW82]

In regular day life, yes it's kind of a slap in the face to eat a few bites and leave. However, based on the context if the movie, she gave him what he had been missing... live and joy in making food for an appreciative person. She also knew he would need to continue his "menu" and getting a "to go" box was an understanding that he did well, finish your work and at the same time asking for permission to leave. Was she worthy enough of what she gave to him, love and joy?

[@gurglequeen433]

I, like many others came into this expecting the twist to involve canabilism. I'm so happy they didn't go the obvious route and made such a great and memorable film.

[@xxrocketshark216xx4]

Went out to see this in theaters after a coworker insisted I go check it out. Went in completely blind at his insistence and was not disappointed. It was my first time ever going to the movies by myself but I still had a lot of fun. I was laughing like a maniac once I realized the ending was really gonna be what it was and I laughed all the way back to my car (prolly got some weird looks from the theater staff but oh well lol 😅)

[@RoeMeRmc]

I love how when the cheff is speaking all of you guys pay a lot of attention... thats something that the movie achieves and thats why I loved it a lot. Also love you guys great fan over here (From Mexico)

[@AyanTheAlien]

Diamond Dave is right, it is a concept done before. Example, Hannibal, all the movies & the show. But this movie is a new way of presenting that concept.

[@braedonhaymackenzie538]

you guys really are the best reactors full of joy humour you make things real fun to watch you guys react to all our favourite movies and shows its only up from here support you through and through

[@frankiefadda]

Who else yells “BACK!” holding up finger guns during their tag?😂😂 It puts me in such a great mood every time lmao

[@BaddMedicine]

🙋‍♂️

[@Orokovet]

One thing that i like about the ending is that its entirely up for speculation if the reason all of the other guests willing succumbed to it all is because maybe they were all a part of the performance too. and Margot was the only actual customer. The plot centers around the chef telling a story and not just the gimmick of putting an end to the pretentious acts. For Margot she was shown all these parables about the ruin of a business, and i'd like to think that the chef knew who she was all this time, because with all of the deep dives and planning theres no way he wouldn't have done research on the woman that the old man was with. Tyler acted as a reference to a new customer, so to give her the biggest experience possible for such a quaint meal he set out to give her the most interactive story, he knew that her craft was falling apart and becoming stale so he crafted a story to reinspire hope that she could still find joy in the little things.

[@StillAmanda]

Watching you guys react is always so fun, definitely my favourite react channel!

[@nesss204]

*Ralph Fiennes is pronounced like Rafe FINES. Loved watching your reaction/closing commentary on this one, guys. 😂

[@justinunc1768]

New subscriber have binged a lot of your videos, always account for about 10 mins of the video to “The Oak rant” and it’s always hilarious 😂😂😂

[@orghanikproductions9293]

@ 7:33 - That is the Mom on "Who's The Boss, (Debra Barone's Mom) on "Everybody Love Raymond" and she played "Doris" on Coach.

[@crowquillgal1016]

I am a huge fan of “Chef’s Table” and stg half- at least- is the cinematography and score!! It absolutely showcases - in different styles- how chefs persevere, in every imaginable food genre- their highest skill and most delicious menu. Like ….. the Super Bowl - it’s about excellence. This movie took the similar approach to Chef’s Table in lighting and sound design/score, (I giggled when they name-dropped the series) and use it to highlight the folly off glamorizing the art of food, instead of celebrating food itself. Brilliant stage to tell the story on. Loved your reactions- thank you!

[@de606returns6]

I love this movie honestly, it was a joy to watch in the theaters and was incredible to watch again and soak in all the details, hope you all liked it

[@T0RSE]

the closest I've come to that wine/food tasting experience was actually at a place that sold local honey I know nothing about honey, I barely know how to microwave food without burning it but the girl handed me a sample cup, said "you'll feel like you're smoking a cigar in a leather chair, then it will take you outside-" and holy mother of boddho did I actually taste that shit the wildest experience I ever had how does bee vomit make you feel like youre sitting in a leather chair??? then take you through a 3 step itinerary as it sits in your mouth insanity. but completely real

[@cherrybdaone]

I watched someone do an analysis on this movie, and explain how the dishes tied into what he was doing, and why they were snuffed the way they were. How certain scenes were examples of what chefs and cooks alike go through in the service industry

[@sapfire2288]

one thing that many people miss is the fact that Tyler states that chef doesn't sit/serve tables of one, so he gave her a way out originally by "go get the barrel". Elsa even yells that chef never told her about the barrel. As others and you guys have said, she gave him that happiness albeit brief, he was happy to serve her.

[@reginaphalange8390]

What the heck I don’t remember that ending!! I remember it ending with her wiping her mouth with the menu and like a slapping sound at the end🤔

[@osakpoloraiguobasinmwin6857]

So glad you guys reacted to the menu. All of your expressions and reactions is literally me when I first watched it. Peak Cinema indeed!