The Menu is a critique of classism within cultures. In the film, it’s directly applied to the culinary world, pitting a $1250 multi-course dining experience against a $9.95 burger. What does the consumer prefer? What does the chef prefer? But the message extends to other arenas. The movie industry comes to mind. The fashion industry. A Danielle Steel book vs. a Virginia Woolf novel. Does more intellectual always equal better? Does more expensive always equal better? 

But the critique isn’t just about the value of the content. The Menu takes aim at both creator and consumer. The issue isn’t necessarily price or headiness, rather the love and passion with which something is created and enjoyed. Each viewer should reflect on their own engagement with what you produce and what you consume. How mindless or mindful are you being? 

Read our full explanation of The Menu by Mark Mylod, where we break down key aspects of the movie’s plot, ending, meaning, and more, click here

-Written by Chris Lambert