The Drinker Recommends... Boiling Point

[@kylemountford8572]

As someone who's worked both in the kitchen and as a waiter at a restaurant, this movie gave me PTSD. Great movie

[@patrickhenry8425]

Yeah. I've seen this movie enough already in my life.. I'm good.

[@och70]

I have friends who have worked as waiters and waitresses, the levels of asshole customer they deal with is mind-blowing. Their stories made me be as nice as possible to my servers during any future visits to restaurants, even if there was a problem/mistake with my order.

[@JohnDoe-vm5rb]

This isn't a drama it's a documentary.

[@kurtbeck3400]

I was just gonna say this! I worked in kitchens for 7 years and I may need a bottle of vodka to get through this when I watch it.

[@1000sofusernames]

I lasted 2 weeks as kitchen staff as a teen. All the chefs had mental problems and were aggressive as fuck. It was a semi-toff place but you'd not eat there if you saw behind the scenes.

[@theodoreaguglia8902]

This guy is literally the only film critic i would ever actually listen to. Boiling point it is

[@johntrentis_my_hero6667]

Yep. Never heard of this film, but by god I’ll be watching this weekend.

[@FreedomAndPeaceOnly]

Yeah. Drinker notices things I wouldn't either.

[@gerryscat]

It does seem CD is the only film critic who hasn't had his opinion given to him by the film makers

[@tontogringo]

That Jeremy Jahns guy usually gives good reviews and calls out bs in movies/shows too. youtube.com/@JeremyJahns

[@Always-Hustle]

Amazing movie. In for a treat

[@athaphian]

The Drinker thoroughly recommending your movie is better than winning an oscar.

[@speedisoftheessence]

Oscars are so corrupt now that getting your film recommmended by any good film critic is better. But yes, winning Drinker's praise is the highest honour.

[@petergreen96669]

They give Oscars for political reasons too much. I stopped caring about the awards a long time ago.

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

Drinker should do his own award show at the end of each year! maybe while the oscars are playing (my dream would be that he beats hollywood's own award show) He can read through the nominations, briefly explain why theyre good, then give an award. "The Golden Ale goes to boiling point" or something. Then he can give out his versions of razzies. maaaaaaan I'd watch that, I bet others would too. (he could have comedians injecting jokes in between, writers /directors making acceptance clips (hell if he can arrange an interview with russell crowe, I dont see why not!) I'd contribute however I could

[@glorpluv]

@@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805 i would LOVE to watch the golden ale, finally, a rating worthwhile watching

[@maxschreck4095]

You are all delusional, Drinker means shit.

[@Hepburner]

I'm a chef, and I've recommended this film to my entire family and friends. Not all of them have watched it, but those that have all said the same thing: why would you want to do that job? And my answer is always because I LOVE it! I think that outside of the military, the kitchen family is one of the strongest bonds you'll ever form with people you never thought you'd ever get on with.

[@asdgasdf9580]

I think these premises do not come up to the standard required by this authority. Unless appropriate steps are taken instantly, I shall have no alternative but to prosecute or recommend closure to the appropriate committee of the council, uh, specifically: The lack of proper cleaning routines, dirty and greasy filters, greasy and encrusted deep fat fryer, dirty, cracked and stained food preparation surfaces, dirty, cracked and missing wall and floor tiles, dirty, marked and stained utensils, dirty and greasy interior surfaces of the ventilator hood. inadequate temperature control and storage of dangerous foodstuffs, storage of cooked and raw meat in same trays, storage of raw meat above confectionery with consequent dripping of meat juices onto cream products, refrigerator seals loose and cracked, ice box undefrosted, and refrigerator overstocked. food handling routines suspect, evidence of smoking in food preparation area, dirty and grubby food handling overall, lack of wash hand basin - which you gave us a verbal assurance you'd have installed at our last visit six months ago - and two dead pigeons in the water tank.

[@Yuh_zhimmy]

@@asdgasdf9580 huh?

[@Jikuri]

More than half of educ sectore will vanish without that "I LOVE it!" Attitude.

[@abigailelizabeth4729]

Man you’re making me miss working in a restaurant.

[@rsbreth]

Or a band. That's it!

[@Good_at_clips]

As an ex-chef for 10 years, I thought this would be a great Saturday night movie with the wife. So I started watching a little bit of it this morning and I had to force myself to stop. I got 10 minutes in and it already seemed amazing 😂

[@Tusitala1967]

I worked in kitchens for 31 years. I've seen every kind of drama you can think of. I've seen bathrooms demolished worse than Drinker's toilet after a bender and a pre-dawn kebab explosion. I've worked in restaurants I loved that were forced to close, and I've left behind shitty gigs in places that were thriving. I've watched co-workers meet, fall in love, get married, and get divorced. I met my wife working in a restaurant. I've worked through whooping cough, severed digits, and management so incompetent I suspected they were a special needs hire. I have been both the guy holding everything together and the guy who just needed to get out of someone else's way. I look at this movie playing in the background while Drinker praises it like someone who just discovered a restaurant could be a hotbed of intense drama, as worthy of examination as any existing microcosm with characters under pressure, going through the worst and best times of their lives, and I have to smile to myself and think... thank god that's over.

[@CrowAthas]

yea brother! its honestly understated what kind of environment a restaurant kitchen can be. I used to work as a receptionist on a small hotel chain that had its own restaurant as a side business here in Brazil, and every time i ended up in its kitchen for a lunch break or helping with some communication problem with foreigners that wanted their food delivered to their rooms, it was a hot, steamy, claustrophobic environment with any small accident happening needing to be downplayed or dealt with quickly as mass hysteria was always one inch away from blowing up. I laugh when people claim that they "sense the positive energy and love" from the food and that food from a certain restaurant or other has some "magic" in it. Brother, people are often holding on silent screams that some ingredient or other had a whole spoiled package and they now have to make do with other shit. Or that staff A or B is using too much resources and its going to reflect poorly on the performance of the whole crew at the end of the week because they were feeling a little out of it that day. honestly, i'm sure i haven't seen the worst of it and that is what it scares me the most. I was just on the environment for at most an hour at a time, no fucking way i'd take on this shit for an actual living. Hell, i think even working for an A.I overlord like Amazon warehouses do is more relaxing. I sure know that being a school teacher for kids and teens no matter how broken the environment is it never gets on the stress level of a kitchen hell.

[@Tusitala1967]

@@CrowAthas I am saddened to discover things are the same in restaurants in Brazil as in America. You have my sympathies. 😁

[@Tusitala1967]

@@musashimiyamoto586 I was relating to Breno's experiences in Brazil being comparable to my experiences in America.

[@jacobhollback2879]

Nothing bonds you together quite like kitchen work. It's truly the best of times and the worst of times

[@Revy8]

Agreed, best of times worst of times. Glad it's over though. Much happier working in IT

[@beansontoast6622]

Stephen Graham is currently one of the finest actors from the UK currently working by far

[@TheUnsungVil]

I remember him as the little dimwit sidekick to Jason Statham in ‚Snatch‘ - that bloke had a neat acting career ever since.

[@The_FactoidVoid]

I’m rewatching Boardwalk Empire right now. He was an awesome Al Capone.

[@Bobsan2023]

Interesting fact, he’s the husband of my old GCSE drama teacher at Beauchamp College. Always remember when she talked about meeting ‘Brad and Jen’ during Snatch’s release. So weird seeing her on the red carpet photos for the movie.

[@WarGhoulKharas]

​@@TheUnsungVil "Yeah, Tommy, before ze Germans get here."

[@Сайтамен]

@@TheUnsungVil I remember him as a little dimwit sidekick to Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and 5.

[@LaChartre]

I worked as a chef in London for 5 years. This film is far and beyond the most realistic chef movie I’ve seen. It’s 100% perfect.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Everyone in that fucking city seems too high strung.

[@acidbath3226]

my dad was a chef too thats how he met my mom she was a waitress in the same restaurant

[@CrowAthas]

god bless your soul

[@acidbath3226]

@@CrowAthas yours too my good sir

[@denroy3]

Borefest

[@warriorlink8612]

As someone who worked in a 5 star restaurant kitchen, the kitchen is authentic, the main restaurant is authentic, the backrooms look authentic, the customers act authentic, and this perfectly captures some of my more stressful nights. Well done!

[@williamaldred335]

Wait how could you work in a 5 star resaurant when the star rating only goes up to 3?

[@darthgroot9130]

As a professional Gordon Ramsay viewer, I can confirm that this movie is 100% accurate

[@100push-upsguy6]

Then I would never ever work in a kitchen haha

[@darthgroot9130]

Never say never my friend…

[@osmanyousif7849]

Except one problem: WHERE’S THE LAMB SAUCE?!?!?!

[@sebastianhabel7312]

@@osmanyousif7849 I know who you should ask: NINOOOOOOOOOO!

[@schizophrenic_AI]

The black waitress dealing with a racist customer. The kid who is secretly self harming. Yeaaaah, pass. I don’t like my ridiculously contrived stereotypes just bc they do a gimmick single shot. As an amateur non-watcher of stupid scripted “reality” shows, your endorsement confirms my suspicions.

[@chucksenhowzen9740]

“Us humans tend to consume food on occasion-“ Transitions to Lizzo & Gorlock the Destroyer 🤣🤣

[@keenanmcbreen7073]

ROFL

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

Seriously, what was that thing? It didn't even look human.

[@clamum9648]

I like to refer to Lizzo as... Jizzo

[@grrinc]

​@@clamum9648 she's drunk enough of it.

[@liamphibia]

"That's no moon."

[@Comic3247]

genuinely one of my favorite films from the past few years. Tense, experiential and truly immersive.

[@BOZ_11]

would bang

[@ifyoudisagreeyouarewrong]

"genuinely one of my favorite films from the past few years" wow what a completely mid sentiment lol.

[@michaelg9082]

@@ifyoudisagreeyouarewrong your mums a mid sentiment

[@brando3342]

@@ifyoudisagreeyouarewrong Yeah lol "Significantly better than a dumpster fire"... excellent compliment HAHA

[@ianjohnson182]

I heard MauLer recommend this film recently, so I gave it a shot. Twenty minutes in I had to stop and take a break, because it was reminding me so much of the stress I dealt with when I used to work in a restaurant. More than anything though, I think the single take really helped to capture the pace of a busy shift. When you got people lining up out the door, servers desperate for their food, and customers being pains, and it just doesn't stop, that is the most stressful job I've ever worked, and even just the opening was enough to let me know that these people really knew the subject matter they were portraying. This is one of the most authentic movies I've seen in years. That conversation between the FoH manager and the chef about his swearing? I've had that EXACT conversation before.

[@prolapsed5104]

I worked in a couple of bars and restaurants back in the day, I watched this a while back and it made me physically nauseous, it was the distillation of every bad night, where you're this >< far from chucking the job and going on a bender, "100% recommend! Will never watch again!"

[@stephenbarningham330]

I Have been a kitchen porter in many Hotels and Restaurants in my younger days! And I Could NOT BELIEVE the Accuracy of this movie! It absolutely nackered me out as if I were back in the Heat of it! BRILLIANT STUFF!

[@Blisterdude123]

I think not enough attention is really given to the sheer, staggering, audacious ambition of a single-take cinematic experience on this scale. It is wildly complex, and appropriately exhausting to watch, but in the best kind of way.

[@JustJohn96]

Considering this whole movie takes place in one location, using that whole "one take" gimmic, its so tense and gripping. Can't take your eyes away from the screen. Amazing film. Stephen Graham is fantastic in this movie

[@LittleMopeHead]

^I thought they did it all in one take in this movie. No cuts. 🤔

[@samuel5591]

No there's moments when it cuts staight to another scene, like following someone through the resturant and then cuts to a waitress taking an order, instead of panning to her. Plenty of subtle techniques that give a chance to reset, but still very well done

[@LittleMopeHead]

@@samuel5591 Thank you. I'll have a look again.

[@veteranredbeard6222]

Its not a gimmick, it's a really hard but special thing to pull off with the right movie.

[@osmanyousif7849]

Definitely should check out the follow-up miniseries. While not a whole one-take, the series is just as griping.

[@Failkour]

just watched Boiling Point after seeing this thumbnail--then came back to watch the review. It takes seemingly regular scenes from a restaurant yet builds tension all the way to the end. Every little situation makes you go "oh no". The dialogue and cinematography add to the tension. definitely worth a watch

[@prymass]

I do the same - watch the movie when it gets the Drinker recommends badge and then watch the review.

[@Brandon-rc9vp]

Never would have considered this but solely based on a 'drinker recommends' I'm gonna check it out. Hats off to you sir, The Critical Drinker is a rare example of when keeping it real goes right

[@jonbaxter2254]

Buckle up, it's stressful and never lets up.

[@quantifiablyqorrect2905]

Watch, "All quiet on the western front" too

[@satireisnotdead5804]

I'm ashamed to admit it, but when I was working in a kitchen I was the feckless dishwasher. A lot of the time I feel the continuous shot is unnecessary arty crap but here, it really worked because it made you feel trapped along with the characters, as working in a kitchen can feel. The rivalry between the kitchen and front-of-house staff is pretty real.

[@clasbin77]

Yes, but it is artful artsy fartsy crap.

[@Dominian1]

At least it's more of an idea for a movie made during lockdown than all these "we are trapped in this room/house" movies we got. At least they added something to elevate the product, even if it's only for the "artsy" people who care about how it's made and appreciate the difficulty of the technique.

[@GingeryGinger]

But it looks nice

[@satireisnotdead5804]

@@clasbin77 Aye, but this time I feel it serves a purpose.

[@kazam3527]

I've never seen a bad piece of entertainment from Stephen Graham. Dude is pure gold in everything he is in

[@dashx1103]

He's like a Golden Graham.

[@HOT_SAUCE_ADDICT]

Venom 2

[@FiendMD]

​@@HOT_SAUCE_ADDICTman's gotta pay bills

[@CleverGirlAAH]

Pirates oftC 5 lol (i know what you mean tho)

[@chayophan3078]

​@@dashx1103HA!

[@boogieboo5085]

I worked in a Kitchen for over 20 years. I could write novels with all the crazy shit that went on behind those swinging doors.

[@Dowlphin]

The reason why I consider driving by car safer than flying via airline is the same reason why I prefer homecooked over restaurant food, and you pointed at it.

[@asmith1711]

Could you please add some here

[@snarf4058]

The kid who was self harming was a terrific and empathetic scene when it comes out. Amazingly written and acted. A highlight of an intense and satisfying film experience.

[@ksztaltchmur]

I moved to London from another country to make money in hospitality business... after 2,5 year of doing my best as a runner's supervisor in some posh restaurant in Central London I quit with serious PTSD and depression... that was 6 years ago or so, I still live in London, but I've never returned to any typical "hamster wheel" kind of job. Watching Boiling Point was for me cathartic, as it helped me to revisit my own traumatic experiences and make peace with them. I feel sorry for people stuck in that industry, especially managers who convince themselves that their job is uber important and high status, just to cope and look sane...

[@Mr_Fancypants]

Working in a kitchen/service is the only job so far that gave me depression.

[@wingy200]

So I read this and as a pastry chef I have no idea what you're talking about. This shit is GREAT! Don't have to deal with the bullshit of the line. Get to prep all day. We train servers to plate desserts so I just sling cheesecakes, bread, cakes, custards, etc and all I have to do is weave in a few culinary things like sauces, soups, and other odds and ends to keep them going while I play in the sandbox. The Diabetes Sandbox. ☺

[@nicks7835]

@@Mr_Fancypants try working in a bank. Depression central.

[@DixonsCider]

@wingy200 ah. Genocide! With sugar! Sweet sweet addictive sugar. Not even black tar H or coke is as addictive as sugar.

[@babylongigolo]

I really enjoyed my time working in restaurants

[@AlakazamASMR]

This is film where people act like...actual human beings, flaws and all, thats why this movie works so well, it can be incredibly gripping, satisfying, and terrifying for people who have worked in this enviroment. Stephen Graham is a absolutely incredible actor.

[@TLSoulDude]

Considering I worked as a dish-washer and we had a stretch where I was the ONLY one there (everyone else walked out), I KNOW that can cause serious tension. That's the unsung job because you're keeping the very foundation of the restaurant running smoothly. So being the only one there's a ton of pressure to perform and NOT screw-up. I empathize with the lady,100%.

[@deerinheadlights100]

Same as cleaners and kitchen staff in hospitals, or maintenance workers. In a healthy society the garbos, gardeners laundry, cleaners, cooks etc would be recognised as absolutely essential and not something to sneer at.

[@gaydolfbitler]

See, washing up is easy it's just alot. I never get the respect I deserve for what I do whilst keeping the chef sane lmao. I also do twice the work than most and get paid 5 pound an hour as I'm 15 lol.

[@jdickson1234]

Literally quit and joined the military. Got educated in engineering and and saw the world.

[@thedudeofthenorth]

​@deerinheadlights100 I don't think a gardener has the same kinda pressure to go fast but not fuck up that a dishwasher has? I'd think that would be a prdy chill job wouldn't it?

[@JohnPC00]

I've been in a similar situation, except I was alone from when I started to when I finally found another job. The chefs griping about things not being ready wasn't even the worst part, it was people telling me to take my breaks/lunch and then getting pissed off when I did.

[@ludovico6890]

Restaurant dramas are now a new sub genre of fiction, at least in literature. There's been a few novels published about it in Québec. Back when I was doing a creative writing as part of my degree, I wrote a short story set in a fancy restaurant, based on my experience as a dishwasher. Even then I thought there was loads of dramatic potential: the substance abuses (legal or not) of the staff, the heat, the difficult clients, the odd couple that had decided to have a quickie in the bathroom, etc.

[@Dowlphin]

Creative writing encore: Write a story from the viewpoint of a dishwashing machine. 😄

[@ludovico6890]

@@Dowlphin That could be fun. Terminator in a kitchen.

[@paulduckitt3268]

You nailed it. Blew me away totally, found it very upsetting in places but couldnt wait to watch it all over again. I read that they did 3 takes over 2 days. The second one I think was the one and apparently after the final scene the cast went mad like the end of a football match because they knew they had nailed it

[@thelittlemoonling]

Ooo I’d love to see all the behind the scenes of this

[@jspringer86]

woke up with a hangover, made some cheap mac 'n cheese, and started watching the drinker. It's going to be a good Friday.

[@heyheyhophop]

you happy bastard 😅

[@flatline8580]

BELIEVE THAT!

[@CultureWatcher5000]

Atta boy!

[@jdickson1234]

Really. Talking about our shared industry bringing up a lot of memories :)

[@omega2279]

I've never been kitchen staff myself, but I have two cousins who are chefs and owned restaurants. One was in Paris, where I worked, so I went to be his customer twice. It was a small (just six tables) luxury kind of operation, and he invited me to see the kitchen itself. It was shockingly small and cramped, like three people could barely fit in there. Yet the food was top notch, and I wonder how the hell he managed to do it with such small a space.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Paris, that's why. Food capital of the world.

[@CornyBum]

Yeah, from what I've read, restaurants in general operate on thin margins, and this is brutally moreso in big cities with high real estate prices and lots of competition.

[@angusclark8330]

Rachel Khoo's Paris Kitchen. Watch and Learn.

[@johnstrawb3521]

@Omega Give me an ordinary refrigerator, a closet sized pantry, and three burners... and I'll make the Michelin guide. God bless it, it's a tidy 92 minutes including credits. It's the rare film that warrants more than an hour and a half.

[@infinitesimotel]

Was it 95% third world staff?

[@HeisenbergFam]

Imagine if Gordon Ramsay was in this movie, would crank up chaos to 110%

[@darthraider450]

Search up Gordon Ramsay Boiling Point. It was a series filmed about 20 years ago where Gordon was trying to get his first few Michelin Stars, a brutal TV series. I suspect it was the inspiration for this film.

[@tomzablee]

​@@BilboBagginsTheHomosexual no you

[@priapulida]

this will happen as deepfake

[@Kernwadi]

You're not a real person.

[@ThatCapnGeech]

Aw what do you know about cooking?

[@zenopsy0149]

Oh, thanks for not spoiling it! You've got a talent for thorough reviews without giving too much information. Got out of the service industry about 10 years ago and never been more grateful.

[@decommonifyable]

Worked in London restaurants for 3 years. This was a masterpiece. Thanks for the recommendation

[@Biring1]

Stephen Graham is one of the greatest actors today, he's criminally underrated

[@Vile_Entity_3545]

Oh you are one of those ones that like using the word underrated are you? Only in your eyes but in most others he is just a good actor and they praise him for his good work. Do you want him to be in the Michael Jackson sphere or maybe a little less down at The Cure? Or maybe in the class of Captain Sensible?

[@Biring1]

@@Vile_Entity_3545 You must be fun at parties

[@JayCord00]

​@@Vile_Entity_3545 bud go outside and take a drink you seem stressed out and dumb

[@banneduser5187]

@@Vile_Entity_3545 The Michael Jackson sphere is underrated

[@reppinTV]

@@Vile_Entity_3545 why are you so angry my friend?

[@mattdixon6396]

After 30+ years in kitchens this movie was nothing I hadn’t seen before in real life. It’s absolutely the most accurate representation of hospitality life I’ve seen on a movie so far.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I was a chef in a restaurant when I was younger. I could not see myself doing it forever. Its hard word and long hours for little pay with lots of pressure. God bless these men and women.

[@Captain_Cinnamon]

I intent to do that differently with my staff. I really care about the livibility of what they do

[@shaunohagan1491]

McDonalds doesn't count :P

[@johanvandersandt8904]

They would most certainly appreciate it. Have a great weekend!

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Hahaha. Im loving it! But seriously... I have never worked at one before but I can imagine it gets busy in there.

[@prabhatdreamz]

Speaking of movies shot in continuous take, the brilliant "Victoria" from 2015 springs to mind. Apparently, the makers had shot the whole movie three times, and then decided to go with the first attempt. Also, that movie is over 2 hours long, and spans several neighbourhoods across a city, driving, foot-chase, shootout, etc. What a technical accomplishment. Highly recommended

[@amenonyky]

what a movie. Thanks for the recommendation. Just watched it now and you're right, it's a masterpiece of technical accomplishment and acting.

[@prabhatdreamz]

@@amenonyky I’m glad you liked it. Spread the word. Not many seem to be aware of its existence. When it comes to single-take movies, the first thought is either 1917 (it wasn’t a single-take movie), Russian Ark (lesser known) and now The Boiling Point. Not knocking on these, though. They’re all well made movies. But Victoria deserves more love, I feel.

[@BulletTooth504]

Haven't seen Boiling Point; but, as a survivor of the restaurant industry, this feels like a must-watch.

[@modano182]

Stephen Graham flies under the radar as one of the most talented actors of all time. His performances are always special.

[@J1283-s1k]

No doubt, Stephen Graham is one of the best actors in the world. He's one of those actors who's so good, he elevates everything he's in and pushes me to watch content with him in, just because he features.

[@justinendicott9213]

I worked in restaurants for 18 years before I finally got out. This is pretty damn accurate. Every single one was almost always a shit show barely holding it together mixed with random days where things would actually go "alright." Don't miss it at all.

[@jamespirate4069]

At this point, the drinker is the only critic I feel I can trust, and he hasn't let me down yet.

[@buryitdeep]

I just watched this after the recommendation. I had to stop it and watch it in 3 parts. The tension and the stress is that strong. Masterpiece.

[@roarksjuror4752]

Stephen Graham is a great actor. I've seen him in supporting roles in movies like Greyhound and he elevates every project he's in. Great to see him in a leading role.

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

He played Al Capone in ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and Billy Bremner in ‘Dammed United’.

[@SaganNotPagan]

Watch "Time" with him and Sean Bean.

[@woozertoo]

Oh yeah, Tommy…Brick Top LOVES Tommy…

[@hugomendes655]

He was awesome in taboo!

[@enterthebruce91]

@@hugomendes655 He was also in The North Water on BBC with Colin Farrell and Jack O' Connell A.K.A 'Pukes' from This is England. One of the 1st roles I saw Stephen Graham in was a supporting role in Gangs of New York. Great actor all round, especially as Al Capone in one of the greatest shows ever made: Boardwalk Empire

[@colincolin5696]

It’s literally like being a fly on a restaurant wall and watching Stephen just be a chef. Such a simple but great film.

[@Rickpaintsgames]

Brought back a lot of memory of working in a kitchen for years, and all the stress it entails. Definitely accurate to a fault

[@GoBuddieGo]

I worked as an expeditor in a Italian restaurant out in Hawaii for about 6 years and already from the clips you've shown and the way you talk about the movie I can already tell this is right up my alley.

[@raghuvaidya5485]

It's so refreshing to hear the drinker recommending something

[@Anthony-tq9so]

Drinkers channel has a dedicated playlist called "The Drinker Recommends". Lots of films there.

[@theknave4415]

As a former chef's assistant and kitchen manager, I always knew there was great potential for a great movie about professional kitchens and restaurants. The drama - and, comedy - are never ending. ;)

[@MumRah]

This really hit home. Aside from the very end i can really identify with every character. More importantly, it was so accurate and it felt more like a documentary than a movie. I mean to say that it felt that real.

[@TheWaynos73]

I used to work in kitchens and in the hospitality industry when I was younger and I have to say this is one of the most accurate depictions I’ve seen yet.

[@seanhettenbach2101]

Every kitchen and restaurant is a compelling, fast paced drama... As a chef being the industry for 8years, trust me when i say you can make a show out of any restaurant.

[@DrCheeks]

Interesting how you say the last place that comes to mind for a fast paced drama is the kitchen of a London restaurant .. I think every chef, waiter or kitchen hand in your fan base had a chuckle at that one😆

[@MephiticMiasma]

Even people like me who simply did office work and filled in my hours with helping out around the place. Thankfully never saw the worst of it, but I know the ingredients. Still remember the fun we had one afternoon when three tour buses pulled up almost simultaneously, I was just serving drinks and taking orders, so thankful I wasn't wait staff.

[@jeromesanta6307]

indeed , i was like " whaaattt ??? "

[@Tragil]

Yeah, actually lol'ed a little when he said that

[@mrtorrance1263]

My bro’s a chef. He called the film realistic 😂 I’m like Damn

[@bruhdon4748]

I used to date a girl who was a line chef & she said it was the most stressful job she’s ever worked, constant shouting arguing & bickering, fuck ups and inner beefs and shit, it’s the only thing that’s ever stopped me from getting into cooking as a job, the types of people who do it aren’t emotionally responsible

[@adamrevitt4035]

Steven Graham is one of the greatest actors the UK has had over the past 10 years, unbelievable, brilliant in everything he does

[@jonbaxter2254]

He really is, and down to earth too. The guy never left Merseyside in spirit.

[@unluckysaxon]

Give the 3 part 'Time' a go. Graham is brilliant in that as well, as is Sean Bean

[@adamrevitt4035]

@@unluckysaxon Seen it. Brilliant albeit very bleak 3 hours of television, love Sean Bean in it and love the raw and gritty feel to it, can’t wait for season 2!

[@TheJoka1988]

I watch every film you recommend but this one I’ve seen a couple times so won’t have to rewatch. Once again your spot on. Been here since you had around 100k followers, a while back now. Long live the drinker

[@Poseiden2]

Good review - in an era of CGI overload this one-take drama is all the more refreshing. Graham has always come across as an approachable, down-to-earth interviewee and is a consistently fine actor, whilst Fleymng remains oddly underrated. Having worked in a catering department and witnessed the intensity, strong characters and chaos of a kitchen up close, this looks like a movie that should have been made years ago!

[@Hellwolf36]

I worked in a restaurant and a Golf and Country Club kitchen several times. This is pretty accurate when you get combustible elements together at the worst time.

[@bjones8470]

I love shows and movies about restaurants. I started working in restaurants when I was 13 and continued right through college. Washing dishes, cooking, prep, bartending. I did everything but actually wait tables. It was such a surreal experience I loved it. Bourdains book was so spot on it was obvious he had actually had been in the trenches. I also have been watching a lot of British television and movies and find much of it far superior to what’s being done in the states. The acting is often just fantastic. I see some faces I recognize so I’ll be watching this tonight

[@morganseppy5180]

I liked Waiting (Ryan Reynolds and others) as a college kid... before working in a restaurant.

[@RetroMMA]

The problem with British TV is the absurd 'diversity'; eg. blacks are like 3% of their population but are represented as if they were 35%.

[@invadererc2365]

I've found myself watching these "Drinker Recommends" movies even if it doesn't look like it would interest me. Fall was one I never would've watched because of my fear of heights. It was fantastic. Been a long time since I was that nervous throughout an entire movie.

[@morganseppy5180]

Agreed. I still won't do the westerns and war movies, but I agree that the Drinker Recommends is reliable endorcement.

[@mrkeogh]

It's a stressful watch, but really, really good. Stephen Graham has always been superb in anything he's in. It's only a matter of time before he's finally recognised for his performances and gets some long-overdue awards 👏

[@SPEEDFORCE99]

I Gotta be honest, I usually watch stuff that drinker recommends if I’m on the fence about it🙂. So thanks man!

[@christopherdowns4270]

Stephen Graham is easily one of the best actors of his time. So underrated.

[@IzunaSlap]

The best portrayal of Al Capone ever on Boardwalk Empire.

[@LordOfLight]

There's always one guy who says whatever it is is "underrated". He's not underrated. That's why you see his face all over the place nowadays. Jeezus Christ.

[@GG57]

He'll always be Combo to me

[@GG57]

​@@LordOfLight underrated comment

[@LordOfLight]

@@GG57 🙂

[@leslieolivas9092]

Lol, The Dog House is a local favorite in Downtown Albuquerque . Great video, can't wait to check out the film

[@Conorp77]

This movie proves how simple ideas done well can still be mind blowing.

[@iljavieten687]

Looks just like something we DESPERATELY need in these days - thx for the great recommendation!!!

[@junon]

This was the most accurate depiction of kitchen life so far. The Bear comes in a very close second.

[@princessmarlena1359]

I’ve worked as a waitress at restaurants, and yeah this is definitely accurate. And disturbingly so.

[@chucku.farlie5097]

I know right, Silver spoon people find it gripping, us 9 to 5 er's are like, didn't I already watch this from age 17 to 26? lmao

[@TheInfamousWolf]

Dear Drinker, I hope you would consider focusing more on making more videos like this. It's good to hear you talk about things you find very enjoyable and it brings a different enthusiasm to the videos you put out, it also comes with an incredible DRINKER RECOMMENDATION! 🍺 🍻 🍺 🍻 So I'll drink to that and enjoy a new Show/Movie! Anyways, that's enough outta me, I'll GO AWAY NAOW.

[@SheyD78]

I agree, the only problem being someone actually has to put out something worthy of this kind of praise, and at times there can be slim pickings. Good to know that truly great movies haven't dissappeared yet.

[@King63Kobra]

Honestly the issue with film review and making a business out of it is that 1. It's much easier to write out a script for a video/blog for piece of work that is bad than to properly formulate why one is good, and 2. They have to review what is coming out as it's coming out and usually it's complete shite so more content is focused on shite movies

[@artur5308]

The thing is that movie recommendations, especially of low budget movies that haven’t been released recently get no clicks. The movie must have really caught Drinker’s heart, otherwise he would have put it on the second channel. By the way, really watch the film. Proves that it doesn’t have to cost 100 mills in order to keep you at the edge of your seat and absolutely engaged throughout the whole thing.

[@chayophan3078]

I know that it seems as if the Drinker has made a routine of shitting on movies but I've watched his videos for years and nothing could be further from the truth. It's simply a testament to just how deep in the toilet modern cinema has sunk. In short, if the Drinker only seems to submit dismal reviews it's because there's rarely a movie released these days that merits anything else.

[@artur5308]

@@chayophan3078 if you’re responding to me, I was not suggesting that Drinker purposely reviews only shitty movies. I was only implying that giving recommendations to low budget movies not released recently gets no clicks. Just look how many views his review of absolutely brilliant Whiplash has gotten (released April 2022) compared to when he’s trashing the latest Marvel piece of garbage.

[@tom_britton]

This and The Bear are both excellent kitchen based dramas.

[@reneadams9241]

I watched this film based on CD's recommendation, and it was 100% worth it. Films like Boiling Point stand out because of their commitment to realistic human drama. Stephen Graham is stand out as always, and faith is put back into the film industry.

[@drihmc]

I recently got an indication to watch the series "The Bear", which has a similar plot as the Boiling Point. I quite liked it, specially episodes 1 and 7, which made me feel like i was drowning in raging anxiety. If you guys liked the drinkers recommendation, this one might also be a good one to follow up with the theme.

[@jdickson1234]

Absolutely. I highly recommend.

[@dashx1103]

I loved that show, except for the final 15 minutes of the last episode ... which honestly felt like a new group of writers took over at the last minute. Left a really bad taste in my mouth. Up until then, excellent. So, not sure what to tell you.

[@lukeannett]

TheBear was great. It actually had a story unlike Boiling Point.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

I noticed the main lead kinda look like younger version of Marco Pierre White who's also Gordon Ramsay's mentor. What if it's Marco Pierre White's origin story?

[@blase777]

one of the best TV shows of 2022, alongside Severance

[@DjigitDaniel]

As a former cookie just hearing the description of this film's plot and direction stopped my heart with empathetic flashbacks. LOL Amazing.

[@wingy200]

I too was once a cookie. And then I realized my life had more meaning. I became a tart.

[@Kernwadi]

"Nostalgia is stored in the testicles." -Bilbo Baggins

[@Kernwadi]

Women don't have nostalgia...

[@dimitrisdimitriou4747]

Best thing i have ever seen

[@Kernwadi]

​@@dimitrisdimitriou4747 That's because God said it.

[@neilmac123]

That is one of the best comments ever recorded.

[@Kernwadi]

​@@neilmac123 Dankeschön.

[@TheAngriestReptileAlive]

As someone who has never worked in the food industry before, and only gone off of stories of other friends, I genuinely look forward to watching this because I don’t think I would’ve on my own

[@kendershot]

Really like these Drinker Recommends videos. Each one has been spot on. More, please!

[@Crazytruut]

Suffered a Massive burn-out years ago. This movie made me relive some of the motions I went through. Fantastic acting by graham! Hats off! That said, top recommandation! Couldn’t agree more

[@larrypotter2015]

I am a simple man. When Drinker recommends a movie. I watch. His recommendation of the Terminal List has become one of my favorite series ever with me about to get started with the 6th book in a couple weeks. This guy recommends BANGERS

[@anthonypaule1300]

I've been working kitchens for about 30 years , I sat down to watch boiling point at the end I was thinking to myself "A usual Thursday night shift" that's how realistic this movie is , I've worked with guys like the main character, it is what it is

[@thevo4100]

There's a documentary called 'Boiling Point' about Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant. Well worth a look.

[@JeffreyDeCristofaro]

Jason Flemyng is a highly underrated actor who deserves more recognition for his commitment to his work, I've seen him in quite a number of films. Check him out as Professor Quatermass in the 2005 BBC remake of THE QUATERMASS EXPERIMENT.

[@CineRanter]

Very tense, ver raw, very real...and a brilliant performance from Stephen Graham

[@roystonlodge]

When Al Capone is the head chef, it's no wonder the kitchen is a tense place!

[@GreenClassified]

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[@Soulgraven]

@@GreenClassified Look up Boardwalk Empire.

[@eliasnortega]

This Movie and the show The Bear are top notch dramas! They both take me back to the days when i worked in restaurants.

[@calclark3995]

Saw this back last year and thought it was fantastic Glad to see it’s getting some more recognition

[@SandorBR]

Man, I was really losing any interest in the movies nowadays, your recomandations are always very good. You made me regain a little faith in the movie industry. And you also amde it easy for me to avoid trashy movies and watch good ones. I really appreciate what you do. Good job, man.

[@LittleMopeHead]

Same here! I am very selective nowadays on what I watch because there are way too many crap being produced. I am watching every CD recommends movie.

[@OctoberCrow1701]

Stephen Graham is a national treasure. His performance in This Is England is as spectacular as the soundtrack/score.

[@jonugent42]

I'll definitely have to check this out. As someone who worked in restaurants for most of their career movies like Waiting and shows like The Bear are right up my alley. They definitely trigger some restaurant PTSD.

[@CallmeKenneth-tb1zb]

Stephen Graham is a superb actor. He came to my attention way back when in _This is England_ which is you haven't seen, is well worth a watch. If he's in this, I'm definitely giving it a try.

[@MrPGC137]

Drinker, I want to give you a huge *THANK YOU* for recommending this film! I'd never seen it before, never even heard of it before now, and based upon your review & recommendation, I decided to give it a look. I just finished watching it just now, and I thought it was superb! Absolutely riveting! Damn, that was a terrific film! One of the best I'd seen in litearally _years!!!_ Except for a brief stint working in a fast-food burger-joint as a teenager, I've never worked in a _real_ restaurant, but even so. I have no doubt that it's every bit as stressful as this depiction! (Though-as an aside-I _have_ been in workplace environments that _were_ similar to those depicted here (the big blow-up between Beth & Carly, for example. I've witnessed _many_ encounters like that in many workplaces over the years!) Thanks once again for another of your absolutely spot-on recommendations!

[@thelittlemoonling]

Same

[@SmashingPlastic]

My wife and I watched this last night based on this recommendation and we really liked it. Your critique was spot on.

[@rcnerd2061]

On the topic of restaurant movies, I heavily recommended “The Menu”, a gripping movie that is confusing, engaging, and has an overall sense of the characters being mentally picked apart as the story continues. It is so worth a watch, trust me.

[@wongscp1701]

I love how the one shot cut just adds to the tension making it super realistic.

[@michaelfloyd743]

Liking this video before watching it due to how good Boiling Point is. Absolute masterclass in movie making that brings out raw emotion in the viewer. Couldn't stop thinking about it for a few days after watching.

[@leftymcnally6913]

Stephen Graham has very quietly become one of my favorite actors over the years. He always nails whatever roll he's playing

[@MephiticMiasma]

roll.... I see what you did there. 🤣😂

[@frascobarrantes6598]

Saw the Drinker recommend this one and I went on to give it a shot with the Mrs. What a ride that was! The movie was just awesome to watch. I wouldn't repeat it anytime soon, as I felt stressed out during the whole run; but I must say this is one of the best pieces of film I've watched in a while. The acting was superb, especially from the three main chefs. But what really impressed me was just thinking how they managed to get the director, cameraman and microphone to move around the place without ever bumping into the actors, or even a chair in such tight quarters, getting the lighting right all the time, getting the sound right and never projecting a shadow or a reflection. There's a scene where the chefs are all handing each other sauce, salad, meat all around and the camera is right in the middle of it; but you just never see it bump into the dishes a pots. This is true cinematic art as far as I'm concerned.

[@OldKingMaple]

Watched it after reading the title, and it is indeed one of the best movies I have ever seen. You can trust the Drinker's recommendations

[@sinceresarcasm4877]

Thank you for recommending this. I had never heard of this and probably never would have without this video. It sounds fantastic and will definitely watch it now.

[@lyell555]

Can't wait to see it - absolutely love movies like this. Thanks Drinker you noble stallion of a man!

[@manynukes11]

I was recommended this movie after watching The Bear (great series) and I loved it. Apparently it's very accurate to actual kitchens and shooting it all in one take is unreal.

[@smpdevelopments]

The bear is fantastic

[@alexz4752]

One of the funniest things I've ever seen is a friend sending me a gif of a man vacuuming fire while saying "This is what Only Shallow sounds like"

[@archangel_josh]

As soon as I saw this video I checked my streaming and saw it was available so watched it straight away - it was fantastic! It grabs you straight away and never lets go, I honestly never got bored once or paused it. Loved it.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

An everyday scene at every restaurant, bar and hotel I've worked in Buenos Aires. If it has Stephen Graham and Jason Fleming in it, bring it on. I'll have my anxiety meds ready.

[@nirvan7253]

Yep , watched it already. This one is a gem.