Anyone who loves gastronomy and cinema has already found a movie to watch! Starring Stephen Graham (from Peaky Blinders and for creating and starring in the Netflix hit show Adolescence), Boiling Point is a British production told in one continuous shot, that brings the "adventures" of a chef during a tumultuous night shift - in which he must deal with health inspections, critics, and even a customer having a severe allergic reaction. In this way, in just a few hours, a little of the reality of kitchens is condensed - which, despite being tough, is rewarding for its professionals. Chefs will identify themselves, while the general public will get to know this reality beyond reality shows like Master Chef.
Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes, and directed by Mark Mylod (known for directing episodes of series like Game of Thrones and Succession), this acerbic satire of the world of gastronomy starts with a simple premise: a group of wealthy people embark on a small island where one of the most exclusive and sought-after restaurants in the world is located, but they discover that the main dish is a macabre and violent revenge. Why? Each of the visitors has their own crimes to pay, and the revelation of each one is the thread of this narrative that, by extension, also satirizes the world of art and cinema, cornered between indiscriminate consumption, canned production and the most elitist snobbery.
Deliciously - pardon the pun - funny. But it's also a movie that makes us think about our lives, family, work and the pursuit of happiness in what we do. Kudos to Jon Favreau, who wrote the screenplay, directed, starred and even called upon a cast (and what a cast!) of friends for the feature.