Estonian premiere
The Menu
It’s not just a restaurant. Hawthorn is an experience. The select group of diners are, they are told, “ingredients in a degustation concept”. On no account, stresses Chef (Ralph Fiennes), should they eat. Instead they should taste…relish…savour each eye-wateringly expensive mouthful. Among the diners are foodie fanboy Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) and his last-minute date for the evening Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy). Margot, alone among the diners, feels that something tastes a little off about the whole experience.
The rarefied world of haute cuisine is not exactly a hard target to satirise, but this deliciously savage comedy from director Mark Mylod makes every bitter mouthful count. Subtle it’s not, but any film which toys so maliciously with the kind of people who unironically use the term “mouth-feel” has much to recommend it.
Wendy Ide, Screen Daily
To the screening in Tallinn on 13th of Novermber you can buy a ticket with type Pilet + õhtusöök (Ticket + dinner), the R14 restaurant awaits you on at 18:00 for a truly unique meal.
The exclusive experiential dinner takes place in 4 acts, including a palate cleanser. The inspiration for the menu is the film "Menu", which explores the most colourful corners of culinary culture in the kitchen and follows the dinner.
Book quickly because the number of places is strictly limited.
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