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'Big Hannibal Lecter energy': Fans hail Ralph Fiennes' dark comedy 'The Menu' as 'wierdly entertaining'

The film, directed by Mark Mylod, released in theatres on November 18

The eagerly-awaited dark comedy film ‘The Menu,’ directed by Mark Mylod which was released on November 18 in theatres, has left fans praising the culinary horror plot. One of them said, “The Menu, suspenseful and thrilling, with the right amount of comedy sprinkled in.”

The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and Ralph Fiennes, who plays the harrowingly intense celebrity chef Julian Slowik, who caters specifically to the wealthiest clientele out there. The gritty, dark, and twisted film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats takes viewers to Hawthorne, a five-star restaurant run by Chef Julian on a remote island, as previously reported. The restaurant can only accommodate 12 guests per night and you have to pay $1,250 per meal. However, the guests soon see the restaurant turn into a nightmare as the chef takes revenge on the people he believes caused him to lose his passion for cooking.

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The intriguing cold revenge left Twitterati to share their thoughts on the film. One said, "Watched The Menu. Didn’t know anything and it was a great time! I was on edge the whole time and it really grabs your attention. The way it tackles obsession and how the desire for perfection can corrupt your love, that what makes someone happy are the real simple things, is wild." Another wrote, "The Menu, suspenseful and thrilling, with the right amount comedy sprinkled in. Ralph Fiennes is amazing. Just a great watch overall." "Went to see The Menu today. Weirdly entertaining! Ralph Fiennes magnificent," expressed a user.

The appreciation continued with one saying, "The Menu is a bloody excellent time and I truly laughed and winced in equal measure. Big Hannibal Lecter energy from Ralph Fiennes but not in the obvious way you might think. Really loved that. And yes it will really make you hungry, that much is certain." One more commented, "The Menu is a satisfying course thats absolutely delicious! The writing, the unpredictability, the thrills, the satire, the messages throughout the film, all brilliant. Ralph Fiennes is phenomenal! Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult and Hong Chau turn in great performances as well."

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