Hunger

I was shocked after watching this film. Obviously the film on the surface is about cooking, kitchens etc, and then on the next level down it becomes about greed, snobbery and privilege. How far are we willing to go to get what we want and what is meaning of it all?

But there is another level to this movie which left me feeling sick to my stomach. And it's not because of blood or gore. It is more to do with the way that the whole world is going, in a biblical sense the worshipping of false idols that in the end prove to be wrong. The way that we are being led by our greed and jealousy, into a place that is as far from reality as you can get.

But thankfully the film does pull it around in the end and gives mankind a glimmer of hope.

Thai thriller film produced in 2023. This is the second food master movie this year after The Menu. Working in a small family restaurant of their own, the girl cook applies to work for the country's most famous chef, hoping to become a great chef. After the application, he passes the screening, but over time he sees that the job is not at all as he hoped, and that he does not take part in human emotions such as pity, emotionality and compassion on the way to the top.

The movie is about 2 and a half hours, but it is watched with interest. It does not bore the audience, on the contrary, it makes the audience feel the tension it aims at. The story of the chief cook is really nice. There is also the main idea that the artistic meals made here are not meant to satisfy hunger. At the last summit, the size of the price to be paid to be permanent is explained.

There is no sex or nudity in the movie.

What a weird movie, a very confusing movie that tries way too hard to be impressionable.

The main character is extremely one-dimensional. She pretty much has the same exact facial expression for the entire movie. It's the same deadpan stare that many Asian dramas suffer from.

The story's message is quite simple but the execution is like a hot soda can that exploded inside your car, it's all over the place.

The show is evil, demonic at some points. But for what? It's so extra and beyond that it's comical... Except that it's trying to be serious.

So the result is a bunch of drawn out scenes that do not offer any pleasurable closures. The ending scene is bizarre and the twist comes out of left field.

Give it a try if you desperately need something to try but you won't really be missing out on much if you decide to skip it.

Hunger is a compelling and thought-provoking film that explores the world of cooking and the class divide that exists in society. The movie follows the story of Auy, a young cook who manages her father's old noodle house. Auy is given the opportunity to work with Chef Paul, the owner of a very popular catering business that caters to the elite.

The film's portrayal of the culinary world is captivating, and the cinematography is excellent. The photography of the cooking process is especially impressive, and it truly brings the audience into the kitchen. The film does an excellent job of showing the stark difference between the food that the poor and the rich eat.

As the story progresses, Auy realizes that she cannot condone Chef Paul's policies and unlawful acts. She decides to quit and forms her own cooking team with the help of an entrepreneur. Her restaurant, Flame, quickly becomes a phenomenon in social media, and she is able to compete with Chef Paul when they are both invited to cook for a socialite personality.

However, the film's ending falls short of expectations. It feels somewhat rushed, and the resolution is not as satisfying as it could have been. The film could have benefited from a different ending that tied up loose ends and provided a more satisfying conclusion.

Overall, Hunger is a movie worth watching for foodies and those interested in exploring social issues through the culinary world. Despite the lackluster ending, the film's excellent cinematography and compelling story make it a must-see.

The Thai food movie that's a mix of "The Menu" and "Whiplash" is somewhat similar in some ways, but it's not entirely a copy because it has its own storyline. The story is about a middle-class girl who dreams of elevating herself in high society by showcasing her cooking skills. However, her successful recipe doesn't make her as famous as she expected, and the villainous chef is straightforwardly evil. The characters lack depth in the latter part of the movie, turning it into a typical good vs. Evil scenario, leading to a happy ending that's too easy and predictable. Darker viewers may be slightly disappointed, but overall, the movie is enjoyable, with the lead actor charmingly portraying the role, making the viewers engaged in every scene. There are many beautifully shot cooking scenes, and the production value is high. It is the first Thai movie on Netflix that feels like it has reached a high international standard.