Wonderful surprises await you all.

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Paul Adelstein, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, John Leguizamo, Aimee Carrero, Reed Birney, Rebecca Koon

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"So once again, thank you for dining with us tonight. You represent the ruin of my art and my life, and now you get to be a part of it. Part of what I hope is my... masterpiece." - Chef Slowik

Why watch this? This will not be what you expect, but it's one clever film about food and its obsessions.

Plot Summary: A young couple travel to a remote island to dine at an exclusive and very expensive restaurant, Hawthorne. Run by a celebrity chef, the restaurant boasts a lavish tasting menu promising a unique culinary experience. However, as the evening progresses, the guests realize the chef has some shocking surprises planned that go far beyond haute cuisine.

Dad's Preview: The film's introduction is similar to an Agatha Christie novel, which begs the viewer to figure out the purpose of assembling this cast of characters. As the evening enfolds, we learn that each diner is somewhat unlikable, and the Chef has things specifically designed to expose their detestable natures. Poor Margot, who is there only by chance, is stuck in the middle. This film introduced me to Anya Taylor-Joy, as Margo, and, wow, what an actress. She stands toe-to-toe with veteran actor Ralph Fiennes, and never flinches. This mind field of revenge and obsessions will shock you, thrill you, and completely entertain you, each course more delicious than the last. 

Hyperobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions; Searchlight Pictures