@@bobbythejetsetter Less than you desire: meaning that he's greedy and will never be satisfied no matter how much food they give them More than you deserve: basically means that he doesn't deserve any of their food
@@bobbythejetsetter He described the guests as people that couldn't be satisfied no matter how much they take. So, they will always desire more regardless of what that receive. "More than they deserve" because they are gonna be killed in a extravagant manner.
Elsa was definitely the surprise break out character in this film. She was shading, reading, and bossing everyone around and I was here for it even tho she was just as crazy as chef.
also he prepared the leeks in the most incorrect way! that is why it shows him start with it, cutting it up. not caring about the ingredients when he’s under pressure
Tyler pretended to know all about cooking, but he was exposed to be all talk and no practical cooking skills. If Tyler did a good job and cooked well, the chef would have treated him like sous Chef Jeremy.
Also, I wanted to mention that Anne was played by the incredible Judith Light. She might not be the most famous person, but she advocated for HIV/AIDS research back when it was very unpopular, all the way back to the early 80s, and her career most likely suffered as a result. She has ALWAYS been an ally for the LGBT+ community, so I had an obvious bias for her in this movie lol
40:04 Someone commented on this scene that she's rediscovering the art of her own craft. Prostitution (of any name) isn't always just sex or inflating someone's ego, it's about actually making the customer feel good about themselves, playing the role you know they want without them asking for it. She tried flattering him and it didn't work, so instead she challenged him. She didn't just blindly agree with everything he said, she took what she know about him and what he'd said and guided him back to his love of cooking by calling him out and giving him the challenge she knew he'd respond to.
I worked in an adult novelty store. I can say that people in that profession, who are also nice, tend to have some of the most beautiful insights into the world. They will tell you in the most casual blue-collar way though.
Before the pandemic, Margot was to be played by Emma Stone. And in the original script, she wasn't an escort, I'm glad this was added, it made more sense in her survival. And “The movie star” was to be played by none other than Daniel Radcliff, he just had to turn it down due to prior work commitments
And, instead of "Calling Doctor Sunshine", the movie that Chef Slowik hated was "Victor Frankenstein", which is a real movie that Daniel Radcliffe was in. Also, if anyone's curious, Margot was Tyler's wife in the original script. I'm also glad it was changed.
Indeed. Daniel was going to play a version of himself. Instead, we get John Leguizano playing a washed up, self-important, has been based on Steven Seagal.
The fact that you said “Ok, I’ll gladly eat your cooking if you just let me live” and then that’s how the movie ends is so funny to me. You always three steps ahead, Alanda
I feel like The Menu is a movie, not just about the service industry and servers vs. customers, but about art in general, and the artists' relationship with the consumers. How an artist can put their heart and soul into what they create, and all just in the service of people who, in one form or another, fail to appreciate it. And also how a consumer can obsess with art, with critiquing it, with idolizing it, with using it for status, and it doesn't actually enrich them in any real way. A lot of rich people are like that, they demand and take the best just for the sake of having it, and nothing else. That's why Margot, the everyman, gets to survive. Because she's the only one who still remembers that at the end of the day, food is food. And as long as it tastes good and fills you up, that's all that matters. It's a very densely themed movie, is what I'm saying. There's a lot of ways to interpret it, this is just mine. It's good, I like it a lot.
I still think Tyler knew he was dying, but he still took photos of his food on his phon. There was no internet or phone service, so he was not sharing the photos. He knew he was taking them for nothing, but still had to take them. Just so Tyler of him.
The man who got his ring finger off was cheating with Margo and had her role play being his daughter Claire, it’s all quite disturbing but they did a good job at not making it the main idea. I love this movie for all the laughs and metaphors, dark humor was done correctly here 😂
I wasn't 100% convinced it was sexual between the older guy and Erin, though that was most likely. I wondered if she was an escort providing all social services, including non-sexual ones, like pretending to be his daughter who had passed away - but in an indulgent grief process, rather than an incestuous one.
Hong Chau played Elsa. To give you an idea of how much she killed this, the role was originally described as "stoic Scandinavian woman". And she got the role. They didn't even change the name. Killer.
And she was so good that Dominique Crenn, a food consultant and a restauranteuse that was on creative team for this movie, offered her a job in one of her restaurants.
I love this film, especially what it says about the effect on creators by both people who dissect and overanalyze art and those who just consume or even perform art with no thought at all. Some fans of things can feel so entitled.
My boyfriend has some close friends that live up in the woods in this fabulous house and I’m always invited over for dinner and wine. Whenever I go over, the way they talk about the food and wine is literally like the way some of the guests and the chef talk about food in this film. It comes off overly pretentious and literally takes the joy away from eating and drinking. I really appreciated this film poking fun at the elitism of fine dining. I felt so seen as Margot not giving a single fuck hahaha.
Alanda, the STAR of this movie, Elsa, who you loved so much, was played by Hong Chau! She blew up this year with this role and also her role in The Whale with Brendan Fraser! She was nominated for the Academy Award for the Best Supporting Actress for The Whale :)
@@MidnightBard Don't worry, Jewish law says that all restrictions may be broken in life or death situations. I could definitely have a cheeseburger if it would save my life.
The Menu was such a surprise but wow was it such a hilarious and intelligent movie. Ralph served, Anya ate, and Hong Chau left no crumbs. Happy Tuesday, good to see you! Excited to see what you have on the plate for March. If you’re looking for something festive next week, that movie Leprechaun looks like it could be a hoot. Happy Tuesday, and stay safe since it’s Scream 6 release week! Mute everything, stay off all comments, delete every app, because it’s looking like it’s TOO GOOD to ruin with a stray spoiler!
I broke down at the cheeseburger as soon as Slowik went from menacing to just pure server energy. He asked her everything Erin wanted for her burger and promised the absolute best of exactly what she ordered. As an aspiring filmmaker i couldnt desire anything more. I dont need dishonest and power hungry critics, obsessive fans, or fake positivity. Id like if ppl just give their thoughts, good or bad, and get the fck on with their life. I dont need it deconstructed by other non-creators and avant garde bs to politicize or sensationalize it. If art is whatever intellectual bs that Slowic was serving, then im not an artist, im an entertainer.
The reason why Chef wanted to kill everyone in the restaurant, is because they represented everything he hated about himself. The reason why he didn't kill Margo, is because she gave him the only happiness he ever had in his life. Just working at a fast food restaurant, making cheeseburgers.
When I saw the poster, I thought it was a comedy drama film about a food critic and his girlfriend try to oust a world class Chef for being a fraud. Then I learned it's a dark comedy horror film. I was even surprised to learn it got snubbed at this year's Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, etc.
I know, right?! Not a single nomination in any category! You'd think it'd at least get nominated for Best Cinematography or Best Production Design for the food. I mean, _Everything Everywhere All at Once_ is gonna win Best Picture for sure, but I still think _The Menu_ deserved a nod.
All that tells me is the people in control of nominations fits the description of the greedy takers who needed to be s'mored. Clearly, they were butt hurt about it.
The Cheeseburger scene was so intense for the cast because it's actually the first time that someone actually ate real food and not inedible prop food. John Leguizamo ended up ordering burgers and fries for the cast. And I'm not going to lie: I ended up having a huge cheeseburger craving that I had to go to the store and get everything I needed to fix my own, even cooking the onions like he did. And it was So. GOOD.
this movie was so good it was one of my favorites from last year. "you'll eat less than you desire and more than you deserve" made me SCREAM it was iconic
It took me my second watch to understand that Anya's character is an escort. As a sex worker, I love the nuances of her character and I'm living for it.
i watched The Menu for the 1st time a couple days ago and have been obsessed with it since then. It reminds me that people who are idolized are also struggling to maintain. If someone/society continues to shit on you, no matter how great you are/ or seem to be you'll break eventually. It brought back the cast of despicable people who deserve to die instead of just random victims. Thank you for this review, Alanda
I can’t explain how satisfying it was to see Tyler get what he deserved. - also was the theme getting what you deserve or coming to terms with what you deserve?
I am glad he got humiliated before he died. Also what kind of weirdo would come to something where you are told everybody is going to die? I only wish he'd suffered more but IF you believe in any of the major religions, since he committed suicide he is worse off than the people who got murdered. Still I think burning is a much worse death than hanging so I thought he got off lite.
@@jacquelinecallejas1390 Well if he got burnt then he'll be happy to die at the hands of his idol just after getting the experience of arriving at the restaurant he always wanted to while savouring the courses prepared by him. He went there knowing he would die, he would've been the happiest person in that room. Getting humiliated by the very person he looked upto to the point he had to take his own life due to the sheer embarrassment was truly satisfying.
I loved this so much I made my mom watch it with me the next day. Thank you for laughing, so many people don't get dark comedy. "It's a tortilla." I rewound that part like 5x bc I was laughing so hard! Elsa was my fave.
Yess as much as this movie is trying to comment on elitism and how everyone’s a critic nowadays, it’s also a movie that doesn’t take itself so seriously. Everyone in the movie is a caricature of real people except for Margot/Erin and it’s hilarious!
This move was giving me so many reference with the "We don't burn anything unless by design" Hannibal "This is my design" saying and the Midsummer vibe at the end, and the whole restaurant in an isolated place gave me American Horror Story Apocalypse season.
Alanda's one liners were on point! Triangle of Sadness (2022, Ruben Östlund, 3 Oscar noms) and Infinity Pool (2023, Brandon Cronenberg, Mia Goth, Alex Skarsgard) are also worth checking out.
This just made my day. Lost my job last week and have a new one and going to orientation today!. God is good!. This just made my day even better. Luv ya girl!.
So excited to watch this! I totally recommend watching the Hand That Rocks the Cradle! It's a fun 90s thriller and I think you'd love it Alanda! Have a great week!
Great recommendation! The hand that rocks the cradle was a movie I watched over and over as a kid. My mom loved that movie. I would be so happy if you watch it with us, Alanda!
@@ciarau12 Right! Such a good movie. I might watch it now haha let's hope Alanda sees these comments. If she hasn't seen it already, I think she would love it!
I think the point of the girl that went to Brown without needing any loans is referring back to the fact that she was stealing money from her boss even though she clearly came from a very wealthy family. I don't think it's just about being rich, but that she was greedy when she probably had enough money and then some. And even if they had expanded on her story and maybe she was cut off from the family money or something, but again, if that was some unwritten backstory she still chose to steal and lie rather than make up with her family. Idk. Either way she was a thief and a liar. Maybe more innocent than some of the others, but not innocent by any means.
I think this film is all about satisfaction and appreciation. The reason Aaron got to live is because she was grateful and satisfied with the Burger that chef cooked for her. For all the other guests emphasize the theme of greed and were unappreciative. They all in their own little ways cheated people, were greedy, or used their privilege recklessly.
"Where did you go to school?' "Brown..." "Student loans?" "No." "I'm sorry, you're dying." I laughed so damn hard! The actress for Margot/Erin was supposed to cry when she found out Tyler brought her to die, but she refused to the director and said "No, I'd get mad." and physically attacks instead. "My eyes were bigger than my stomach." I laughed a bit at that, as her eyes are quite large. XD THANK you. A bunch of other reactors don't understand why she is spared, because she lets Slowik rediscover his love of cooking. You're sharp! I really loved this movie. Was worried it would be a cannibal film or something, but was so much better than I thought.
This was one of my favorite movies over the past 5 years at least. After watching it I went and made the best cheeseburger of my life. I've watched this movie about 5 or 6 times and I watched almost every youtube reactor watch it. I REALLY enjoyed this movie.
Saw this in theaters ! Gurl same Elsa was my favorite character 😂😂 I could not stop laughing at everything she did. She was the star for me in this film .✨️⭐️🌟
I enjoyed seeing how quickly Alanda picked up on the deathly cues coming for our diners, and then shifting to the driving plot question for the rest of the film: Can Margot somehow escape? I couldn't help but notice another recent film swimming in the same waters with The Menu. "Knives Out: Glass Onion" shares many tenuous, but curious connections here. Both films summon their participants together for uniquely personal reasons by a commandeering, murderous zealot with an inflated sense of purpose -- and most importantly, living one big lie at the plot's center. Also both protagonists are women who "shouldn't be there" and must solve their own murders(potential) before the megalomaniac completes his plan. I really enjoyed how both of these films skirted the "wrong guy in the wrong place" trope and just allowed Margot (and Janelle Monae's Helen) to carefully reveal themselves so each could walk away with her integrity intact. The sets employed preposterous prop designs and on-the-nose theatrics to skewer attendees while dazzling our eyes and palette. Now, I did use "tenuous" to describe the films' parallels, so obviously the stakes rise to gory, bloody levels in The Menu as it flirts with horror; nonetheless, a big fireball engulfs all the plot machinery, pomposity, pretension and deceit of both films -- leaving viewers with closeups of both leading ladies, embattled and tired but still managing a cryptic smile to end the movie.
It's our bih @Alanda Parker! First I want to say your are a true beauty, & the hair is giving final girl in the film "Ready Or Not" in the bloody torn wedding dress! I can't wait to see your reaction on this one, because this is arguably movie of the year! Okay have a great, & productive day, I'll see you in the next one, but before I go I have a question: Can you do stream when you drop the videos so we can chat with you live, because I can go on record saying we all love you, & want to talk to you even more about the film(s) for that hour.
Girl your reaction was amazing! The first half of your reaction was rather calming, and then the second half happened and the quips were unleashed. You had me cracking up every which way for like 20 minutes straight. This movie was such a great time when I watched. Glad I got to see your reaction. Can't wait to see what you watch next!
I've watched a lot of reactions to this movie, I had so much fun watching this with you. I think it's because almost everything you said was my inner commentary when I watched the movie for the 1st time 😂😂 Thanks for sharing your reaction. On a side note, yes Sis your hair is giving all of the things! 🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️
Love this movie to death. I thought it was interesting that you concluded that that one couple’s daughter offed herself. I didn’t think that was the case but yeah that husband was a certified CREEP.
this movie was insane absolutely insane, i really enjoyed it though, few films have stressed me out this much in a while, mother! was one that stressed me past the edge, love that film but it’s FUCKED, the whole time i watched this, i was literally audibly yelling, and pissed off at the rich people at first then the whole chef thing, the amount of pretentious bullshit from their mouths, i wanted to scream, not sure if youll have the same reaction LMAO but god it was, infuriating, in a great way, made me feel like anyas character, trapped in insanity, 2022 has came through with some good horror films considering recent offerings from the genre, whether it be x, pearl, terrifier 2 (don’t watch is squimish people a warning), barbarian, sick, m3gan, bones and all, smile, nope, fresh and a few more, as a horror fan, i haven’t had this many horror films enjoyable in recent years for a while, LMAO sorry for long comment, i love your reactions, i always am waiting for them and find them so enjoyable and you’re so funny, and i love that you’ve gotten to enjoy this genre over time:)
My poor little brain is so saturated by all the horror movies I've seen over the years that i find most quite boring. And the so called elevated horror puts me to sleep BUT since discovering your reactions, Alanda, as well as Zzavid's, I'm reinvigorated 😁 i love your reactions; they're hilarious. You bring back much needed mirth into my life. Don't forget to check out 30 Days of Night and The Unborn. You kinda promised 😁 and when are you going to rewatch Aliens with us? 🙏 and let's not forget Terminator Judgement Day 🙏 i better stop here or you'll get an endless list🤭 oh wait, there's the comedy: Noises Off Loooove your reactions always 🥳🥳🥳
The first tim i watched the menu, i felt anxiety, tensions and did laugh a little a bit. With Allada's reaction, i laught so much more than i thought, i didn't know the meny was pure comedy gold lol.
I absolutely love your videos!! And how you always switch up your hairstyles. ❣️ I’m currently trying to do more natural styles and you have made it so much easier to start this journey. 💕💕
This is the first video where I wasn't paying as much attention to the commentary as usual because how could I with that hair on screen?!?!?! The hair is giving everything it was born to give 😍😍😍😍😍!!!
oh im so excited to see ur reaction!! i literally feel such a comfort feeling whenever watching alanda :c its like having a warming friend meeting and just spending a sweet time together, tysm for being such an angel, alanda ♡♡
Hi Alanda, just want to say thank you for your videos! They mean a lot to me, your voice is very nice and calming and together with your room ambience it gives a very cozy feeling :) Watching your videos is always relaxing for me (even though the theme of the movies is the opposite lol, I could never watch these by myself). I've been having a couple of rough months and your videos are part of the few things that manage to keep me from breaking down. I'm so happy I found your channel :)
One of my favorite movies of 2022 👌. I would love to see your reactions to other dark comedies like Fargo, The Hangover, American Psycho, Pulp Fiction, Dr Strangelove, Burn After Reading, Me And Myself And Irene and recent one Cocaine Bear 🐻. Great reaction Alanda and take care and stay safe 👍.
I got so excited when i saw the notification I just want to thank you for being you You're Amazing!!! I have have severe depression etc and have no friends because of it so your videos make me feel like im watching with a friend Thank you love
This was such an enjoyable experience in theaters. I've rewatched it several times and have enjoyed the courses over and over again. There's no way in hell I could have been one of the chefs in the kitchen. I would have been busting out laughing trying to keep a serious face while yelling we love you chef and so on
My heat went out this morning 😂😢 not going well so far but luckily you have posted and I have been warmed with my heart love watching your videos always alanda ❤😊
Gonna watch this right after I'm get some work done! I'm gonna suggest some others because I think you would enjoy them: Wrong Turn, Lake Placid, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Demon Night, and Misery.
There's a theory out there that Margot was served a tainted burger, foreshadowed when Hong Chau's character discusses the timing of beef aging. Not sure if that was the directors intent but adds an interesting layer.
Oh my god this HAIR. I love your channel so much. You're SUCH A GOOD reactor and so thoughtful and REAL. I've unfollowed so many reactors bc you're so much better I can't stand them anymore
41:42 Plus the woman who commented that she looked a bit like her daughter (as we later gathered from what Margot said) gave her a nod like she was telling her to go.
Развлечения
“Where did you go to college?”
“Brown”
“Student loans?”
“…no”
“Yeah you’re dying tonight”
I FUCKING SCREAMED!
She could have lied at least… stupid bi..oop 👁️👄👁️
Dude I swear, this movie was just roast after roast and shade after shade!
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Same💀💀
i S R E A M T aloud in the theater
I love Ralph Fiennes dry humor 😅
"These are tortillas." Such a simple line and yet so hilarious.
"Tortillas deliciosas" 🤣
The hair is giving ✨Hollywood Glamour ✨
Always serving LOOKS
Giving a Goddess
@@themachiavellian8961 for real she always looks great
That’s our Motherrrr!
Yes. So luscious!
"You'll eat less than you desire & more than you deserve" is sooooooo fucking scathing!
I fucking love it! 🤣
Felt like a slap in the face with baby powder added.
what does this line mean?
@@bobbythejetsetter
Less than you desire: meaning that he's greedy and will never be satisfied no matter how much food they give them
More than you deserve: basically means that he doesn't deserve any of their food
@@bobbythejetsetter He described the guests as people that couldn't be satisfied no matter how much they take. So, they will always desire more regardless of what that receive. "More than they deserve" because they are gonna be killed in a extravagant manner.
GAGGED US ALL, honestly 💀
Hong Chou who played the Chef's assistant is nominated for an Oscar this year. Every time I even see a Tortilla I think about that line reading.
No kidding! That's great :)
@@ethanwhite2210yes, but for her role in “The Whale”, not this. Although both deserved 😂
100% her portrayal of elsa here was one of the most interesting, unsettling characters i've seen in a very long time
Elsa was definitely the surprise break out character in this film. She was shading, reading, and bossing everyone around and I was here for it even tho she was just as crazy as chef.
“Tyler’s Bullshit” was hilarious 😂😂 he watched all those chef shows just to served them undercooked lamb with burnt butter 💀
He was annoying asf 😂
He forgot the lamb sauce too
@@skyrushyesminderaserno1150 WHERE’S THE LAMB SAUUUUUUCE?! WHERE IS THE LAMB SAAAUUUUUCCCCEEEE?!!!!
also he prepared the leeks in the most incorrect way! that is why it shows him start with it, cutting it up. not caring about the ingredients when he’s under pressure
Tyler pretended to know all about cooking, but he was exposed to be all talk and no practical cooking skills. If Tyler did a good job and cooked well, the chef would have treated him like sous Chef Jeremy.
I was really moved by Anne gesturing to Margo to go when she looked back. Not sure why, but it just hit me in the feels
Ikr 😢
Probably because Margot reminds her of her daughter and didn’t want to see her get hurt
Actually, there might be subtle hints that the wife knew what's going to happen beforehand - just like Tyler.
Also, I wanted to mention that Anne was played by the incredible Judith Light. She might not be the most famous person, but she advocated for HIV/AIDS research back when it was very unpopular, all the way back to the early 80s, and her career most likely suffered as a result. She has ALWAYS been an ally for the LGBT+ community, so I had an obvious bias for her in this movie lol
@@7_ty_ Yeah loved her on One Life to Live and she was an interesting judge on Law and Order. Great actress really. She's also been on Broadway.
40:04 Someone commented on this scene that she's rediscovering the art of her own craft. Prostitution (of any name) isn't always just sex or inflating someone's ego, it's about actually making the customer feel good about themselves, playing the role you know they want without them asking for it. She tried flattering him and it didn't work, so instead she challenged him. She didn't just blindly agree with everything he said, she took what she know about him and what he'd said and guided him back to his love of cooking by calling him out and giving him the challenge she knew he'd respond to.
Wow didn’t think of that
Excellent analysis, holy crap lol
As someone who was in this world. I felt this immediately !!! Her knowledge/experience in her profession saved her life!!!!
ehhh
I worked in an adult novelty store. I can say that people in that profession, who are also nice, tend to have some of the most beautiful insights into the world. They will tell you in the most casual blue-collar way though.
Before the pandemic, Margot was to be played by Emma Stone. And in the original script, she wasn't an escort, I'm glad this was added, it made more sense in her survival. And “The movie star” was to be played by none other than Daniel Radcliff, he just had to turn it down due to prior work commitments
And, instead of "Calling Doctor Sunshine", the movie that Chef Slowik hated was "Victor Frankenstein", which is a real movie that Daniel Radcliffe was in.
Also, if anyone's curious, Margot was Tyler's wife in the original script. I'm also glad it was changed.
Indeed. Daniel was going to play a version of himself. Instead, we get John Leguizano playing a washed up, self-important, has been based on Steven Seagal.
In a way, Emma Stone was the girl who broke it off with Tyler. And Anya-Taylor Joy got hired because Tyler couldn't get in without a plus one.
I originally thought she was an escort but I wasn’t entirely sure.
I’ll just think that Emma Stone was the first girl Tyler was Supposed to bring but broke up with
"y'all shoulda stayed home and ate foam in your own apartment" lmao so good
The fact that you said “Ok, I’ll gladly eat your cooking if you just let me live” and then that’s how the movie ends is so funny to me. You always three steps ahead, Alanda
That's why my queen and I would LIVE!
She picked up that Margot was an escort & that everyone was going to die quick AF 😂
she caught so many things that i didn’t, even on my second watch! alanda is very observant lol
I love how the wife motions for Margot to go, like "Don't worry about the rest of us, you take your chance to leave and you go."
In a sense I feel like she understands and came to terms her misdoings and knows that Erin didn’t do anything wrong like the rest of them.
I literally laughed the loudest at him telling the Brown girl she was dying because she didn't have student loans. I mean, HI-LARIOUS!!!
There has never been anything in my entire life that has made me want to eat a cheeseburger more than this movie lol
ikr? i just prefer cheddar.
hard agree
Total agreement!
Seriously! We made burgers right after this 😂
I did make a cheeseburger after seeing this movie. I've heard a lot of people also went out for or made cheeseburgers after watching this movie. 😂
I feel like The Menu is a movie, not just about the service industry and servers vs. customers, but about art in general, and the artists' relationship with the consumers. How an artist can put their heart and soul into what they create, and all just in the service of people who, in one form or another, fail to appreciate it. And also how a consumer can obsess with art, with critiquing it, with idolizing it, with using it for status, and it doesn't actually enrich them in any real way. A lot of rich people are like that, they demand and take the best just for the sake of having it, and nothing else. That's why Margot, the everyman, gets to survive. Because she's the only one who still remembers that at the end of the day, food is food. And as long as it tastes good and fills you up, that's all that matters.
It's a very densely themed movie, is what I'm saying. There's a lot of ways to interpret it, this is just mine. It's good, I like it a lot.
I still think Tyler knew he was dying, but he still took photos of his food on his phon. There was no internet or phone service, so he was not sharing the photos. He knew he was taking them for nothing, but still had to take them. Just so Tyler of him.
The man who got his ring finger off was cheating with Margo and had her role play being his daughter Claire, it’s all quite disturbing but they did a good job at not making it the main idea. I love this movie for all the laughs and metaphors, dark humor was done correctly here 😂
I wasn't 100% convinced it was sexual between the older guy and Erin, though that was most likely. I wondered if she was an escort providing all social services, including non-sexual ones, like pretending to be his daughter who had passed away - but in an indulgent grief process, rather than an incestuous one.
That’s what I love about this movie. It’s dark humor in a way at now expense of anyone. So many good layers here.
Hong Chau played Elsa. To give you an idea of how much she killed this, the role was originally described as "stoic Scandinavian woman". And she got the role. They didn't even change the name. Killer.
And she was so good that Dominique Crenn, a food consultant and a restauranteuse that was on creative team for this movie, offered her a job in one of her restaurants.
The outfit she was wearing looked Scandinavian.
I love this film, especially what it says about the effect on creators by both people who dissect and overanalyze art and those who just consume or even perform art with no thought at all. Some fans of things can feel so entitled.
Yessss I love this comment 🙌🏽 my thoughts exactly
"Some fans of things can feel so entitled"
Me: Whispers - "Star Wars Fans and the gaming community" 😗
“I will gladly eat your home cooking if you let me live.” 😳
Damn… some times you are absolutely spot on before you even know it. 😆
My boyfriend has some close friends that live up in the woods in this fabulous house and I’m always invited over for dinner and wine. Whenever I go over, the way they talk about the food and wine is literally like the way some of the guests and the chef talk about food in this film. It comes off overly pretentious and literally takes the joy away from eating and drinking. I really appreciated this film poking fun at the elitism of fine dining. I felt so seen as Margot not giving a single fuck hahaha.
Lmao awww girl if they start getting weirder , I would bounce 😂 I take great joy in cooking , But don't take it seriously or it weird about it lol
Alanda, the STAR of this movie, Elsa, who you loved so much, was played by Hong Chau! She blew up this year with this role and also her role in The Whale with Brendan Fraser! She was nominated for the Academy Award for the Best Supporting Actress for The Whale :)
she also had a great guest spot on Poker Face which I highly recommend.
@@kelly9876 I just saw that! She’s so talented!
omg I literally watched The Whale and then The Menu right after on the same plane ride and didn't realize it was the same actress!!
As a fan of cheeseburgers, I’m glad it saved the day 😂
You want to hear something sad? I'm not allowed to eat cheeseburgers. I only eat kosher, and mixing meat and cheese is a big no-no. 😟
@@ZukoHalliwell maybe you could ask for a grilled cheese sandwich and still live 😢
@@MidnightBard Oh, I love grilled cheese sandwiches! 🤤
@@MidnightBard Don't worry, Jewish law says that all restrictions may be broken in life or death situations. I could definitely have a cheeseburger if it would save my life.
@@ZukoHalliwell I feel so bad for you! But I admire your dedication to your faith friend.
The Menu was such a surprise but wow was it such a hilarious and intelligent movie. Ralph served, Anya ate, and Hong Chau left no crumbs. Happy Tuesday, good to see you! Excited to see what you have on the plate for March. If you’re looking for something festive next week, that movie Leprechaun looks like it could be a hoot. Happy Tuesday, and stay safe since it’s Scream 6 release week! Mute everything, stay off all comments, delete every app, because it’s looking like it’s TOO GOOD to ruin with a stray spoiler!
I broke down at the cheeseburger as soon as Slowik went from menacing to just pure server energy. He asked her everything Erin wanted for her burger and promised the absolute best of exactly what she ordered.
As an aspiring filmmaker i couldnt desire anything more. I dont need dishonest and power hungry critics, obsessive fans, or fake positivity. Id like if ppl just give their thoughts, good or bad, and get the fck on with their life. I dont need it deconstructed by other non-creators and avant garde bs to politicize or sensationalize it.
If art is whatever intellectual bs that Slowic was serving, then im not an artist, im an entertainer.
The reason why Chef wanted to kill everyone in the restaurant, is because they represented everything he hated about himself. The reason why he didn't kill Margo, is because she gave him the only happiness he ever had in his life. Just working at a fast food restaurant, making cheeseburgers.
When I saw the poster, I thought it was a comedy drama film about a food critic and his girlfriend try to oust a world class Chef for being a fraud. Then I learned it's a dark comedy horror film. I was even surprised to learn it got snubbed at this year's Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, etc.
I know, right?! Not a single nomination in any category! You'd think it'd at least get nominated for Best Cinematography or Best Production Design for the food.
I mean, _Everything Everywhere All at Once_ is gonna win Best Picture for sure, but I still think _The Menu_ deserved a nod.
All that tells me is the people in control of nominations fits the description of the greedy takers who needed to be s'mored. Clearly, they were butt hurt about it.
The Cheeseburger scene was so intense for the cast because it's actually the first time that someone actually ate real food and not inedible prop food. John Leguizamo ended up ordering burgers and fries for the cast. And I'm not going to lie: I ended up having a huge cheeseburger craving that I had to go to the store and get everything I needed to fix my own, even cooking the onions like he did. And it was So. GOOD.
this movie was so good it was one of my favorites from last year.
"you'll eat less than you desire and more than you deserve" made me SCREAM it was iconic
It took me my second watch to understand that Anya's character is an escort. As a sex worker, I love the nuances of her character and I'm living for it.
i watched The Menu for the 1st time a couple days ago and have been obsessed with it since then. It reminds me that people who are idolized are also struggling to maintain. If someone/society continues to shit on you, no matter how great you are/ or seem to be you'll break eventually. It brought back the cast of despicable people who deserve to die instead of just random victims. Thank you for this review, Alanda
I can’t explain how satisfying it was to see Tyler get what he deserved.
- also was the theme getting what you deserve or coming to terms with what you deserve?
I wanted him to get something so much worse lol but to him it probably was the worst possible thing that could've happened
Both
I am glad he got humiliated before he died. Also what kind of weirdo would come to something where you are told everybody is going to die? I only wish he'd suffered more but IF you believe in any of the major religions, since he committed suicide he is worse off than the people who got murdered. Still I think burning is a much worse death than hanging so I thought he got off lite.
@@jacquelinecallejas1390 Well if he got burnt then he'll be happy to die at the hands of his idol just after getting the experience of arriving at the restaurant he always wanted to while savouring the courses prepared by him. He went there knowing he would die, he would've been the happiest person in that room. Getting humiliated by the very person he looked upto to the point he had to take his own life due to the sheer embarrassment was truly satisfying.
The fact that you wanted a cheeseburger after watching the movie... everyone I've talked to said the same thing lol
The VVitch references killed me everytime 🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏽❤️
The chicken coop scene just about killed me, I was laughing so hard.
"Is he looking at me?"
Nicolas Hoult being awestruck by prestigious men looking in his direction is always funny to me.
Mad Max: Fury Road for more 😉
Ooh girl the way I jumped when I saw the notification lol
I loved this so much I made my mom watch it with me the next day. Thank you for laughing, so many people don't get dark comedy. "It's a tortilla." I rewound that part like 5x bc I was laughing so hard! Elsa was my fave.
Yes she is the best reactor as she gets that it is a comedy, and fun as hell
Yess as much as this movie is trying to comment on elitism and how everyone’s a critic nowadays, it’s also a movie that doesn’t take itself so seriously. Everyone in the movie is a caricature of real people except for Margot/Erin and it’s hilarious!
This move was giving me so many reference with the "We don't burn anything unless by design" Hannibal "This is my design" saying and the Midsummer vibe at the end, and the whole restaurant in an isolated place gave me American Horror Story Apocalypse season.
Alanda's one liners were on point! Triangle of Sadness (2022, Ruben Östlund, 3 Oscar noms) and Infinity Pool (2023, Brandon Cronenberg, Mia Goth, Alex Skarsgard) are also worth checking out.
This just made my day. Lost my job last week and have a new one and going to orientation today!. God is good!. This just made my day even better. Luv ya girl!.
Good luck with your new gig!
This is one of my favorites from 2022. Anya served in this role! So happy you did a reaction to it.
So excited to watch this! I totally recommend watching the Hand That Rocks the Cradle! It's a fun 90s thriller and I think you'd love it Alanda! Have a great week!
Great recommendation! The hand that rocks the cradle was a movie I watched over and over as a kid. My mom loved that movie. I would be so happy if you watch it with us, Alanda!
@@DesireandLoss92 me too!! I lived in genuine fear that the nanny would come and seduce my dad 🤣 it's such a good movie!!
@@ciarau12 Right! Such a good movie. I might watch it now haha let's hope Alanda sees these comments. If she hasn't seen it already, I think she would love it!
oh yeah that movie is scary!
Yes I would also recommend The Hand that rocks the Cradle!
The squeal I let out when I saw you uploaded 😆 your reactions are everything and this movie is so good!
Hong Chau is the star of every movie she’s in ✨
Agree completely!
I think the point of the girl that went to Brown without needing any loans is referring back to the fact that she was stealing money from her boss even though she clearly came from a very wealthy family. I don't think it's just about being rich, but that she was greedy when she probably had enough money and then some. And even if they had expanded on her story and maybe she was cut off from the family money or something, but again, if that was some unwritten backstory she still chose to steal and lie rather than make up with her family. Idk. Either way she was a thief and a liar. Maybe more innocent than some of the others, but not innocent by any means.
I think this film is all about satisfaction and appreciation. The reason Aaron got to live is because she was grateful and satisfied with the Burger that chef cooked for her. For all the other guests emphasize the theme of greed and were unappreciative. They all in their own little ways cheated people, were greedy, or used their privilege recklessly.
The Queen has delivered! And Alanda is low-key giving Dominique Deveraux with that hair! We love to see it
“You should have eaten foam in your own apartment” 😂😂😂😂😂
It was an absolute JOY watching you react to this one. You’re a blast!!
Alanda's laughter is infectious. I love every second of it💕💕
"Where did you go to school?'
"Brown..."
"Student loans?"
"No."
"I'm sorry, you're dying." I laughed so damn hard!
The actress for Margot/Erin was supposed to cry when she found out Tyler brought her to die, but she refused to the director and said "No, I'd get mad." and physically attacks instead.
"My eyes were bigger than my stomach." I laughed a bit at that, as her eyes are quite large. XD
THANK you. A bunch of other reactors don't understand why she is spared, because she lets Slowik rediscover his love of cooking. You're sharp!
I really loved this movie. Was worried it would be a cannibal film or something, but was so much better than I thought.
Watching the smile slowly leave your face as he described what artistry is was so devastating lol
This was one of my favorite movies over the past 5 years at least. After watching it I went and made the best cheeseburger of my life. I've watched this movie about 5 or 6 times and I watched almost every youtube reactor watch it. I REALLY enjoyed this movie.
"sorry you had to VVitch" lol I'm dead asf 💀
Saw this in theaters ! Gurl same Elsa was my favorite character 😂😂 I could not stop laughing at everything she did. She was the star for me in this film .✨️⭐️🌟
After watching this movie, I went to a burger place right after. *drooling*
Ooh the hair is giving!! But the menu had me cackling and in suspense. So good! Chef is the BEST anti-hero ever 😂
I enjoyed seeing how quickly Alanda picked up on the deathly cues coming for our diners, and then shifting to the driving plot question for the rest of the film: Can Margot somehow escape?
I couldn't help but notice another recent film swimming in the same waters with The Menu. "Knives Out: Glass Onion" shares many tenuous, but curious connections here.
Both films summon their participants together for uniquely personal reasons by a commandeering, murderous zealot with an inflated sense of purpose -- and most importantly, living one big lie at the plot's center. Also both protagonists are women who "shouldn't be there" and must solve their own murders(potential) before the megalomaniac completes his plan.
I really enjoyed how both of these films skirted the "wrong guy in the wrong place" trope and just allowed Margot (and Janelle Monae's Helen) to carefully reveal themselves so each could walk away with her integrity intact. The sets employed preposterous prop designs and on-the-nose theatrics to skewer attendees while dazzling our eyes and palette.
Now, I did use "tenuous" to describe the films' parallels, so obviously the stakes rise to gory, bloody levels in The Menu as it flirts with horror; nonetheless, a big fireball engulfs all the plot machinery, pomposity, pretension and deceit of both films -- leaving viewers with closeups of both leading ladies, embattled and tired but still managing a cryptic smile to end the movie.
It's our bih @Alanda Parker! First I want to say your are a true beauty, & the hair is giving final girl in the film "Ready Or Not" in the bloody torn wedding dress! I can't wait to see your reaction on this one, because this is arguably movie of the year! Okay have a great, & productive day, I'll see you in the next one, but before I go I have a question: Can you do stream when you drop the videos so we can chat with you live, because I can go on record saying we all love you, & want to talk to you even more about the film(s) for that hour.
The hair is giving!!!!
She’s an icon and she is the moment! 💅🏻🥰❤️
the HAIR is everything !! love u rocking ur natural 😌💕
Love your hair girl looking good and shining as always. So happy you did a reaction to this such a great crazy ass movie I'm watching now ✌️💜
Alanda quote of the day: "I'm longing for a taco and regretting coming to this bitch"
Girl your reaction was amazing! The first half of your reaction was rather calming, and then the second half happened and the quips were unleashed. You had me cracking up every which way for like 20 minutes straight. This movie was such a great time when I watched. Glad I got to see your reaction. Can't wait to see what you watch next!
"Yo can I work in the kitchen with Alanda?! I've binged chopped, this ain't got shit on a mystery basket"
"Please chef just avada kedavra me damn"
I've watched a lot of reactions to this movie,
I had so much fun watching this with you.
I think it's because almost everything you said
was my inner commentary when I watched the
movie for the 1st time 😂😂
Thanks for sharing your reaction.
On a side note, yes Sis your hair is giving all
of the things! 🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️
Thank you love 🥰
Love this movie to death. I thought it was interesting that you concluded that that one couple’s daughter offed herself. I didn’t think that was the case but yeah that husband was a certified CREEP.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought The Mess was going to be Jeremy shitting on those sheets on the ground
I can’t tell you how many times I watched The Menu and it gets better and better every time. Masterpiece 🙌🏾
Alanda, please continue with Friday the 13th! I miss those already!
this movie was insane absolutely insane, i really enjoyed it though, few films have stressed me out this much in a while, mother! was one that stressed me past the edge, love that film but it’s FUCKED, the whole time i watched this, i was literally audibly yelling, and pissed off at the rich people at first then the whole chef thing, the amount of pretentious bullshit from their mouths, i wanted to scream, not sure if youll have the same reaction LMAO but god it was, infuriating, in a great way, made me feel like anyas character, trapped in insanity, 2022 has came through with some good horror films considering recent offerings from the genre, whether it be x, pearl, terrifier 2 (don’t watch is squimish people a warning), barbarian, sick, m3gan, bones and all, smile, nope, fresh and a few more, as a horror fan, i haven’t had this many horror films enjoyable in recent years for a while, LMAO sorry for long comment, i love your reactions, i always am waiting for them and find them so enjoyable and you’re so funny, and i love that you’ve gotten to enjoy this genre over time:)
also you saying shut up to the boyfriend was me, he PISSED ME OFF so much
My poor little brain is so saturated by all the horror movies I've seen over the years that i find most quite boring. And the so called elevated horror puts me to sleep BUT since discovering your reactions, Alanda, as well as Zzavid's, I'm reinvigorated 😁 i love your reactions; they're hilarious. You bring back much needed mirth into my life. Don't forget to check out 30 Days of Night and The Unborn. You kinda promised 😁 and when are you going to rewatch Aliens with us? 🙏 and let's not forget Terminator Judgement Day 🙏 i better stop here or you'll get an endless list🤭 oh wait, there's the comedy: Noises Off
Loooove your reactions always 🥳🥳🥳
Noises Off! Hilarious movie.
The first tim i watched the menu, i felt anxiety, tensions and did laugh a little a bit.
With Allada's reaction, i laught so much more than i thought, i didn't know the meny was pure comedy gold lol.
I absolutely love your videos!! And how you always switch up your hairstyles. ❣️ I’m currently trying to do more natural styles and you have made it so much easier to start this journey. 💕💕
So excited for this reaction. Now I get to kick back and relax after a long day of work to one of my favorite channels.
This is the first video where I wasn't paying as much attention to the commentary as usual because how could I with that hair on screen?!?!?! The hair is giving everything it was born to give 😍😍😍😍😍!!!
I was genuinely impressed that they didn't go the easy route and make this movie about cannibalism.
oh im so excited to see ur reaction!! i literally feel such a comfort feeling whenever watching alanda :c its like having a warming friend meeting and just spending a sweet time together, tysm for being such an angel, alanda ♡♡
Hi Alanda, just want to say thank you for your videos! They mean a lot to me, your voice is very nice and calming and together with your room ambience it gives a very cozy feeling :) Watching your videos is always relaxing for me (even though the theme of the movies is the opposite lol, I could never watch these by myself). I've been having a couple of rough months and your videos are part of the few things that manage to keep me from breaking down. I'm so happy I found your channel :)
When are you and Zzavid gonna collaborate? We all need it 😊
Tysm for covering this one! As soon as I got the notification I LITERALLY dropped what I was doing to press play 😂
Alanda’s videos lift the spirit so much thank god for her!!! ❤
One of my favorite movies of 2022 👌.
I would love to see your reactions to other dark comedies like Fargo, The Hangover, American Psycho, Pulp Fiction, Dr Strangelove, Burn After Reading, Me And Myself And Irene and recent one Cocaine Bear 🐻.
Great reaction Alanda and take care and stay safe 👍.
I’ve been waiting for this one!!!!! I still refuse to watch the movie myself, but I’ll watch the reactions. 😂
It is always such a joy watching videos with you. I hope this new year is treating you well!!
I got so excited when i saw the notification
I just want to thank you for being you
You're Amazing!!!
I have have severe depression etc and have no friends because of it so your videos make me feel like im watching with a friend
Thank you love
This was such an enjoyable experience in theaters. I've rewatched it several times and have enjoyed the courses over and over again.
There's no way in hell I could have been one of the chefs in the kitchen. I would have been busting out laughing trying to keep a serious face while yelling we love you chef and so on
You never disappoint. I need to see you react to Escape Room. Sending love and vibes
I second that. My mom and I love the Escape Room movies.
I'm so glad you finally watched this!! I loved it and didn't expect it to be a satire when I went to see it in theaters, but was pleasantly surprised!
Love how much laughter this movie brought you. It’s a wonderful gem of a horror/comedy/satire. Your vids always brighten my day ❤️
I love how I can find at least one quote per reaction from Alanda that I lose it over 😂😂😂 I should start list
My heat went out this morning 😂😢 not going well so far but luckily you have posted and I have been warmed with my heart love watching your videos always alanda ❤😊
Gonna watch this right after I'm get some work done!
I'm gonna suggest some others because I think you would enjoy them: Wrong Turn, Lake Placid, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Demon Night, and Misery.
There's a theory out there that Margot was served a tainted burger, foreshadowed when Hong Chau's character discusses the timing of beef aging. Not sure if that was the directors intent but adds an interesting layer.
I've been anticipating you doing this review!!! 💗💗💗💗💗I love seeing your reviews, we seem to have the same taste and responses to movies. Thank you!!!
Woohoo! This movie was a surprisingly favorite film of the year. I'm so happy to see your always-entertaining reaction!
Oh my god this HAIR. I love your channel so much. You're SUCH A GOOD reactor and so thoughtful and REAL. I've unfollowed so many reactors bc you're so much better I can't stand them anymore
41:42 Plus the woman who commented that she looked a bit like her daughter (as we later gathered from what Margot said) gave her a nod like she was telling her to go.