Details
The Menu, directed by Mark Mylod, can be streamed on HBO Max. If you’re not subscribed to HBO Max, it’s also provided on Hulu with premium subscription as well as Amazon Prime Video.
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 1h 46min
- Release Date: November 28, 2022
This film is both disturbing yet comical. I saw this movie in theaters with my younger sister and we were both stunned at the end. Personally, I’d recommend enjoy this movie with other people for a movie night. However, it could be interesting to watch alone as well!
Ratings/Award(s)
Aside from the violence and disturbing scenes, this film is actually beautifully made. I really enjoyed watching this cast get into their roles and make it feel so eerie. The movie is extremely intriguing as there are a lot of unexpected and disturbing moments. Personally, I would rate this movie 4 out of 5 stars
The Menu received an audience score of 76% and a tomatometer rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. On IMDb, it received a 7.2 out of 10 rating.
This movie has won awards for Best Actor in a Horror Movie from the Critics’ Choice Super awards, Audience Award from the Fantastic Fest awards, as well as Gary Murray Award (Best Ensemble) from the North Texas Film Critics Association Awards.
Summary
The plot surrounds a couple along with a group of wealthy individuals who all signed up to participate in an exclusive experience at a high end restaurant. Each of these individuals have their own dirty secrets that they are hiding. There is something quite unusual about this experience that the guest don’t expect. While going through several courses of complex specials made by the chef, weird and disturbing things being to happen.
Tune into The Menu on HBO Max to find out how the guests’ experiences turn out!
