A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
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- 2 wins & 61 nominations
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Storyline
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- TriviaScreenwriter Will Tracy came up with the idea of the story while on his honeymoon in Bergen, Norway, when he took a boat to a fancy restaurant (Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant) on a nearby private island and realized they were stuck (or trapped) on the island until the meal was done. There are numerous references to restaurant Noma (Copenhagen) in The Menu, starting from the location, idea, concept, and ending with the menu itself.
- GoofsAs Margot approaches the silver door in Chef Slowik's house, light can be seen through the keyhole. When she opens the door, the room is dark.
- Quotes
Chef Slowik: Where did you go to school?
Felicity: Brown.
Chef Slowik: Student loans?
Felicity: No.
Chef Slowik: Sorry, you're dying.
- Crazy creditsOPENING CREDIT: "Searchlight Pictures Invite you to experience 'The Menu.'"
- ConnectionsFeatured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Menu (2022)
- SoundtracksHappy Birthday to You
Written by Patty S. Hill (as Patty Hill) and Mildred J. Hill
Featured review
The mix between horror and satire seems undecided or bland, the backstory was lacking and the plot presents itself as something grander than it really is. The same hollowness of the dishes carries onto the essence of the movie. Satirizing something that is hollow and giving the final product value is a difficult task, this movie really tries to do that, but given its nature, it didn't quite stick the landing with me.
The cast is simply great, full of recognizable faces and good acting. The cinematography was good, nothing out of this world but enjoyable.
Overall its entertaining, but the delivery of its message is not strong. Even if this flavor of satire wasn't the best suited for me, it kept me intrigued and while not fully satisfied, I enjoyed it.
The cast is simply great, full of recognizable faces and good acting. The cinematography was good, nothing out of this world but enjoyable.
Overall its entertaining, but the delivery of its message is not strong. Even if this flavor of satire wasn't the best suited for me, it kept me intrigued and while not fully satisfied, I enjoyed it.
- Fabian_Lioner
- Oct 26, 2023
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- Also known as
- El Menú
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Box office
- Budget
- $35,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $38,501,125
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,004,957
- Nov 20, 2022
- Gross worldwide
- $79,628,200
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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