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THE MENU (2022) Ending Explained. We review, recap and explain the ending of The Menu which has now just released in theaters. We talk about the latest food based dark comedy movie, starring Anya Taylor Joy and Ralph Fiennes in a deliciously fun movie, and explain how the ending is a huge mirror being held up.
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Alright, so The Menu is now on HBO Max, serving us up one heck of delicable dark comedy course. But uhhh… Can I substitute the salad for some fries? Anyway in this video we’re going to talk about the ending of this movie, our reaction and review, along with what it’s saying about those snooty foodies out there.
So with that out of the way, thank you for clicking this video. Also hit that like button and subscribe as it helps us out. I’m your host Jared. Now let's get into The Menu.
So essentially The Menu features this lavish, one of a kind restaurant, The Hawthorne located on a remote island, owned by celebrity chef Julian Slowik. Multiple courses, only the most elite can dine here, with it being $1,250 a head… But don’t worry, the tip is included in that price. We’re slowly introduced to the type of people that dine at such a high class establishment as one by one they arrive at the ferry and make their way to the island. A handful of tech bros, a washed up actor and his assistant, an older couple, food critic and the magazine editor who is working with her, and finally Tyler, basically a big Instagram foodie, you know the people constantly taking snapshots of their food, and Margot, his girlfriend.
On the island, they are guided about the grounds by Hong Chau’s Elsa, showing the guests that everything is grown, raised, specifically cultured, and handpicked from the island’s resources everyday, meaning the freshest of fresh ingredients in their multiple course meal. However, not only Elsa, but also Chef Slowik question Margot’s presence on the island and at Hawthorne. Almost a standoffish feeling, like she is unwelcome to dine in such class, even though she was invited as Tyler’s partner.
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All right, so the menu is now on HBO Max, serving up one heck of a delectable dark comedy course, but uh can can I substitute the salad for some fries anyway, in this video we're going to be talking about the ending of this movie, our reaction and review, along with what it's trying to say about those snooty Foodies out there.
So with that out of the way, thank you for clicking this video also hit that, like And subscribe Button as it helps us out, I'm your host Jared.
Now, let's get into the menu so essentially the menu features.
This lavish one-of-a-kind restaurant, the Hawthorne located on a remote island owned by celebrity chef, Julian slowik, multiple courses, only the most elite can dine here with it being 1250 ahead.
But don't worry, don't worry.
The tip is included in that price.
We're slowly introduced to the type of people that dine at such a high class establishment as one by one they arrive at the ferry and make their way to the island.
A handful of tech Bros, a washed up actor and his assistant, an older couple, food critic and the magazine editor who's working with her and finally Tyler.
Basically a big Instagram foodie.
You know the people that are constantly taking snapshots of their food and Margot his girlfriend on the island, they're guided about the grounds by hongchao's Elsa, showing the guests that everything is grown raised, specifically cultured and hand-picked from the Island's resources every single day, meaning the freshest of fresh ingredients in their multiple course meal.
However, not only Elsa, but also Chef slawick questioned, margot's presence on the island and at the Hawthorne, almost a stand-offish feeling like she is unwelcome to dine in such class, even though she was invited as Tyler's partner as the extravagant courses continue like eating.
The actual ocean Things become a bit stranger like a bread dish without any actual bread, because it's considered peasant food tortillas that were 3D printed to Showcase quote sins.
The guests had committed like Tyler taking snapshots of his food without permission, the tech, Bros embezzling money and Mr Lee Brandt's infidelity with Margot, all of which finally takes a dark turn.
When one of slowik's Sous chefs shoots himself in a dish called the mess, turning everything into pure chaos as more more of the vile guests, Natures are revealed all being part of slow Wick's pre-fixed menu.
Aka everyone's gonna die so yeah.
This is all a commentary on the one percent, elitist perfectionism, the love of Art and where it makes the turn from love to Obsession the relationship between givers and takers, the service industry and how most of the time it is purely transactional.
The reason all of these 12 guests are at the Hawthorne for this dinner is because one they think they deserve the best of the best experience, but also because they either portrayed the vile traits I mentioned or if slighted, Chef slowik in some way or another Tyler.
The social media foodie has taken the joy out of food by breaking it down by all of its minute components.
Thinking he too is on the same level as slowik and the others mentioning that he had cooked some googly GOP in a pressure cooker.
Once the older couple, who had ditched out on the beach slash, Island Tour are regulars who have been to the Hawthorne 11 times prior, but can't name a single dish.
They have ever eaten there.
The tech Bros have embezzled money and only believe in wealth status and even throwing around the do.
You even know who we are bro line, a nasty food critic, who's responsible for closing, multiple restaurants and may be my favorite a washed up movie star.
Why is the movie star there? Well Chef slawick had his first day off in months, a wonderful Sunday, the perfect day to see a movie well that movie sucked slowly collaborating that it's when an artist loses their talent.
However, Margot is the only person not supposed to be there not fitting into one of these rich and snooty archetypes, causing slowik to grow a fondness towards her later learning that she too is in the service industry and all woman of the night, as we say not originally being on the guest list, because Tyler had broken up with his previous partner days prior instead.
Hiring Margot as plus 1, adding to Tyler's penis is also the fact that he knew of the death and suicide that was going to be going down.
He had contacted Chef slowik, informing him of everything that was going to happen like some sort of celebrity chef, simping and instead still showed up to this event and brought Margo to suffer from his mistakes.
But due to the shared service industry code between Margot and slowik, she is granted special treatment choosing to die with either the rich a-holes or the kitchen staff later tasked with retrieving a giant Barrel from the chef's secluded quarters upon arriving at his home.
Margot notices, various achievements of Chef slowik, all with a stoic look on his face, but one his very first award for best cheeseburger at a burger joint shows a huge, grin full of love.
Not Obsession.
Margot takes this information upon herself returning to the Hawthorne with the barrel and demands her food be sent back to the kitchen.
She states that his menu is nothing but an intellectual exercise.
It's not food, it's not good.
It is taking the Joy from everything much like all of the others there that night and worst yet she is still hungry.
Slow wake uphold.
Never having had this happen before asks.
What Margo would Desire with her stating a cheeseburger and fries.
A small glint shines in slow Wick's eye he'll make her the best cheeseburger ever, but it'll cost her 9.95 nothing.
But love is put into this burger and I'm.
Not gonna lie it looked incredible like my mouth was watering with Margo responding mm-hmm.
This is a tasty burger.
Basically like that saying now.
That's a cheeseburger, however, after only having a bite or two, she is full asking if she can get the rest to go.
Tricky tricky, as you can see, Chef slowik boxes it up.
She pays her bill and leaves the Hawthorne.
The remaining guests are prepped for dessert.
S'mores, graham crackers are scattered on the floor.
Vests of marshmallow are added to the guest with little chocolate hats as the final component to top everything off slow.
Wake explains how this fan.
Favorite dessert is an Abomination mass-produced, dry crackers, barely edible chocolate, gelatinized sugar all made with primitive fire.
The staff lights that some beach up burning, the guests staff, everything as the Hawthorne explodes in the distance Margot can be seen on the boat enjoying the rest of her Burger.
Wiping her mouth with the fancy menu slow Wick had prepared.
Slowex approach was everything that is wrong with arts society, culture we strive for Perfection, but it is impossible.
While, others critique this only consuming rather than tasting, they are never satisfied and as an artist to appease these people, love is lost.
Joy is taken out of everything and it is only an obsession.
An emotionless husk.
Only therefore, the experience hey, we gotta do it for the gram these people give.
But the takers want to continue to take and take and take even at the end, slowwick realizes that he has turned into one of these people himself and the cheeseburger reminds him of the art and love that started it all.
A literal Eat, the Rich Approach at the end of the film, with all of them being turned into marshmallows and lit up, but all of the menu can be applied to that of the film industry and how too many cooks in the kitchen can push out something that is barely consumable, but also viewers are sometimes like the guests.
Some of the people May instantly forget this film, like the older couple at the Hawthorne While others break down every single minute detail: Easter egg and theme like heavy sport.
I mean Tyler Tyler.
Yes, yes, yes, Tyler, 100 Tyler in the movie.
In the end, it's an art form and the love for that art can easily be influenced.
I had a blast with the menu.
The script was so witty and sharp Anya, Taylor, joy and Ralph finds betrayal and chemistry was top tier.
All of the other guests and personas were funny as well.
I did laugh pretty hard when one of the tech Bros was like.
We kept you open during covid and the clever ingredient pop-ups whenever a dish was solved had that perfect amount of tongue-in-cheek self-awareness, the tension in the first half shines a bit brighter than the second and the close-up shots of the food were so just chef's kiss.
Also it's pretty ironic to critique the menu as a work of filmmaking art when that's what the entire film was sort of saying about it.
When, when you, when you think about it, when you think about it anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the menu did this dine and death dark comedy serve up a delicious treat and how many of you rushed out for a cheeseburger right after watching the movie and I'll? Let you know we're currently running a competition, giving away three copies of Black, Adam and Dawn of the Dead on the 15th of January, and all you have to do to get a chance of winning.
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FAQs
What happens at the end of the menu movie? ›
By the film's end, we see that Slowik spares her and allows her to leave. In contrast, Tyler is treated to such humiliating proof that he is not worthy of anything akin to actual skills as a chef he displays such a stunning act of supplication before Slowik's genius that he actually kills himself.
What is the hidden meaning behind the menu movie? ›The Menu is a pretty simple story about an artist losing his passion and finding revenge against those who took it from him. Along the way, it explores the idea of food as a form of art, the terrible people who enjoy the best things life has to offer, and the inherent joy of providing a service.
What is the plot of the movie The Menu? ›A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Why did Slowik let Margot leave? ›Margot knows that asking to leave with her leftovers is a gamble, to say the least. Slowik decides to let her walk out of his restaurant, probably because she managed to remind him of the passion he once had for cooking. The passion he felt before his “art” became an exclusive status symbol.
Why did Margot survive The Menu? ›What the film essentially boils down to, then, is that Margot is the only guest who is able to see past the pretension to something a little more meaningful – and this is why she is spared.
Why was Felicity killed in The Menu? ›For example, personal assistant Felicity is killed for the fact she went to the Ivy League Brown University and has no student loan from it. Her murder is thus made part of The Menu's plan without clarifying whether this is because she got a scholarship, or because she comes from wealth.
What does the end of The Menu mean? ›In the movie's final moments, it emphasizes that Slowik, for all his moral righteousness, is just as broken as his customers. They've been ruined by a culture that loves food for all the wrong reasons, and the only way to escape is not to play.
What did Julian whisper to Tyler? ›Slowik presumably whispered that Tyler would not only never earn his praise, but also was no longer considered worthy of being "part" of his menu.
What was behind silver door in The Menu? ›After a fight that ends with Elsa stabbed in the neck, Margot learns what's behind that door - a room dedicated to Slowik's past featuring restaurant reviews, pictures of a former family, and a picture of him happy as a fry cook in a fast-food restaurant. That discovery is what helps her guarantee her freedom later on.
What is the main plot of the movie? ›The plot of a book, film, or play is the series of events that unfolds from start to finish. The plot explains not just what happens but also the causality—how one event leads to another.
What is the story plot of a movie? ›
The story is the action of the movie, and the plot is how the story is told. The narrative structure can be either linear or nonlinear. Linear narrative structure is a movie that moves in chronological order.
What is the synopsis of a movie? ›What's a film synopsis? A film synopsis is typically a one-page document that summarizes your film. It contains the film's title, genre, logline (a one-sentence summary), and a five-paragraph explanation of the film's storyline, major plot points, and key characters.
Why did Margot order a cheeseburger? ›Margot complains to the Chef. She states clearly that the food she received that night was not made of love but was the result of an obsession. And she's still hungry. Therefore, she makes an official request: a real, authentic, simple cheeseburger with fries.
Why did Tyler hung himself in The Menu? ›Tyler Hung Himself After Being Humiliated By Chef
As she turns to leave, she is shocked by the silhouette of Tyler hanging in a doorway. Whatever the Chef whispered to Tyler, it was enough for him to want to take his life.
The Menu Theory Reveals Chef Slowik Actually Did Kill Margot - IMDb. A popular The Menu theory reveals that Margot didn't escape unscathed in the movie's ending, and that Chef Slowik may have actually killed her in the finale.
Why was Margot the killer? ›Margot killed Helen, Alison's mother, Johnny, Riley, and the cop who was looking a bit too closely at the case. She murdered all of these people in a bid to coax the truth out of Alison about pretending to be Lennon — Margot also wanted to frame Alison for the murders afterward.
Was Margot the chef's daughter? ›The person Chef Slowik poses the question of “are you with us or with them” to is “Margot,” Taylor-Joy's seeming daughter of privilege who agreed at the last minute to accompany foodie beau Tyler (Nicholas Hoult). She is the stray ingredient the Chef cannot reconcile; the undercooked lamb; the fly in the foie gras.
What happens to Tyler in The Menu? ›Margot finds Tyler
He sends her to grab a barrel from the smokehouse, but on the way out, she notices Tyler's body hanging in the back. Quite clearly dead, it seems that whatever Slowik whispered to him was the cause for him to end his life.
At the end of The Menu Chef Slowik, along with what remains of his staff, burns down Hawthorn with all the guests — save for Margot — still inside. Margot escapes, watching as Hawthorn goes up in flames with Tyler and the other guests trapped within — punished for their excessive wealth and self-indulgence by Slowik.
Why did Felicity not marry Oliver? ›There's also the fact that the last time they were engaged Felicity got sprayed with bullets immediately afterwards and then there's the Cupid thing. Felicity didn't want to relive those painful moments and she also felt like they didn't need rings and a marriage certificate to know how much they loved each other.
Why did chef julian let margot go? ›
The Chef Allows Margot To Leave Because She Challenges Him
As such, she was the only one unaffected by the hype of consuming Chef Julian's creations; she never made an effort to feign enjoyment with the different courses served and take part in the collective sycophantic behavior of her fellow diners.
It's a mutual understanding… and he allows her to go 'checkmate. '" By restoring his integrity as a cook in his final moments, letting Erin escape death is almost Julian's way of expressing his gratitude.
Why did Tyler bring Margot in The Menu? ›It's revealed that Margot is a sex worker/escort hired by Tyler and that he knew from the start how the evening would end—meaning he brought Margot here to die.
How does Margot know the old man in The Menu? ›She reveals that she is an escort and since Tyler needed a date, he hired her to accompany him. She also notes that she knows Richard given he once hired her to dress up as his daughter while he jerked off and had her say things as if she was her.
What does Tyler represent in The Menu? ›Gluttony. Tyler is a clear representation of Gluttony. Firstly, he mindlessly eats anything that is put in front of him. Second, Tyler portrays himself as someone with some food preparation knowledge and even reveres the chef.
Why did chef hate Tyler? ›His ego and over-confidence surrounding Slowik's food probably made him believe that he could somehow impress the chef and make him overturn the decision of killing him with everyone else. Unfortunately for him, that was the exact reason why Chef Slowik despised him.
Why did the chef tell Tyler? ›However, as Tyler bringing Margot violated Slowik's strict rules, the chef decided to humiliate him before everyone else, with his final whisper to Tyler being something that shatters his adoring fan's worldview, pushing him to take his own life towards The Menu's climax.
Is there a clap at the end of The Menu? ›The Chef allows her to leave and she departs in a boat, while the restaurant goes ablaze. The film's closing shot is Margot biting into the burger and hearing a clap in the distance.
What is the meaning of The Menu? ›: a list of dishes served at or available for a meal. also : a similar list of offerings.
What did Margot see in the chefs house? ›In The Menu, no one is supposed to enter Chef Slowik's home, but Margot discovers that it's an exact replica of the Hawthorn restaurant. Chef Slowik's house is off-limits in The Menu, but when Margot disobeys the rule and goes inside, she discovers that it's an exact replica of the Hawthorn restaurant.
What happens at the end of the plot? ›
The book ends with Anna killing Jake and inheriting his estate and books as his widow.
What part of a plot refers to the conclusion or ending of a story? ›Resolution: (Denouement) Rounds out and concludes the action; struggles are over. The End!
What is the climax of the story? ›The CLIMAX of the story is when the CONFLICT of the PLOT is resolved.It is often the most exciting part of the story: when the hero saves the princess, discovers the buried treasure, or slays the dragon. Imagine when you read a story that you are climbing up a mountainside. The CLIMAX is the mountain peak.
What are the 5 plots of a story? ›- Exposition.
- Rising Action.
- Climax.
- Falling Action.
- Conclusion.
- Characters. The protagonist and antagonist(s) form the foundation of your story. ...
- Conflict. Conflict is the primary tension that keeps readers reading. ...
- Narrative arc. From inciting incident to ending, the narrative arc is the skeleton of your plot.
Synopsis: A synopsis is a brief overview of the plot of a book, film, or other work of fiction. It is usually no more than a few paragraphs long, giving the reader an idea of what to expect from the story. Summary: A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of something.
What are the 3 types of synopsis? ›Of the three main types of synopses, research and project synopses are most often used by research and scientific institutions. Like a project synopsis, a research synopsis summarizes the problem or question the research is attempting to solve and then describes how the research was conducted.
What does a burger symbolize? ›Whether enjoyed at a local diner, a fast food chain, or a gourmet restaurant, burgers symbolize the American spirit, comfort, convenience, and good times.
Is The Menu movie based on a true story? ›The answer is no, but there is some real-life inspiration behind the scenes. Will Tracy is the co-writer of The Menu and he said he was inspired by his honeymoon to Norway a few years ago. On his honeymoon he took a boat trip out to a restaurant on a private island.
Did Tyler know he was the monster the whole time? ›Tyler is a Hyde monster because also his mother was so.
He has it in his genes. And after a while, he became aware of it, remembering what he did when he transformed into the monster.
Why does Slowik let Erin go? ›
Erin tapped into the origin of his career, where it all began. She ordered something simple that he likely NEVER made, and Slowik took up the chance with glee. When he serves it perfectly to order for Erin, she asks for it to go. Slowik is thrilled by her wit and intelligence, and lets her leave.
What happened to Tyler at the end? ›By the end of the film, he is shown alive and well. In fact, he is taken out of prison custody to meet with Idris Elba's Alcott. Tyler, and his partner Nik Khan, are given the opportunity to complete yet another extraction mission, in exchange for their freedom from prison.
Who kidnapped Margot? ›After David finally answered, Rosemary informed him that they captured Margot's abductor, and later on, a man named Randy Cartoff confessed to not only abducting Margot, but to raping her and killing her. Cartoff was said to have committed suicide following the confession, which ended up closing the case.
Why was Margot depressed? ›Why was Margot sad? Answer: Margot was sad because she did not like the rain and she remembered the warmth and brightness of the sun on Earth where it could be seen every day.
How did Margot go missing? ›The truth is that Vick's son, who went to school with Margot, was the killer. He began to stalk her online, crafting a fake identity over months. One night he followed and startled her, accidentally pushing her down a ravine. He called his mother in panic, who conspired to cover up the killing to protect her son.
Does The Menu have a happy ending? ›In the end, though Chef Slowik still kills the patrons (his cooks all commit suicide, as does Tyler — thereby allowing him to be “one of them” in death), this film isn't a tragedy, really. Margot gets a happy ending by giving Slowik one last moment of pleasure.
What happened to Margot in The Menu? ›The Menu Theory Reveals Chef Slowik Actually Did Kill Margot - IMDb. A popular The Menu theory reveals that Margot didn't escape unscathed in the movie's ending, and that Chef Slowik may have actually killed her in the finale.
Is there an after scene in the menu movie? ›We can confirm that there is NOT an end credits scene after The Menu, so feel free to leave the theater when the credits start to roll.
What did Slowik whisper to Tyler? ›Slowik presumably whispered that Tyler would not only never earn his praise, but also was no longer considered worthy of being "part" of his menu.
Does Tyler turn into a monster? ›Tyler is a Hyde monster because also his mother was so.
Laurel Gates discovers the true nature of Tyler and uses them to her advantage: she becomes the Hyde monster's master, using his evil force to kill all obstacles to her plan.
Is Tyler evil or being controlled? ›
In the Wednesday Season 1 finale, it is revealed that Tyler was coerced and tormented by Marilyn Thornhill, a.k.a. Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) until his mind was corrupted to such an extent that he developed a taste for murder.
Does the narrator become Tyler at the end? ›The Narrator learns that he and Tyler are, in fact, the same person, as the Narrator's mind formed a new personality that was able to escape from the issues that plagued his life.
Why do the children pick on Margot? ›Why do the children tease Margot and tell her she is lying about what she remembers about the sun? The children tease Margot and tell her she is lying about what she remembers about the sun because they are jealous of her experience with the sun.
Is Margot the chef's daughter? ›The person Chef Slowik poses the question of “are you with us or with them” to is “Margot,” Taylor-Joy's seeming daughter of privilege who agreed at the last minute to accompany foodie beau Tyler (Nicholas Hoult). She is the stray ingredient the Chef cannot reconcile; the undercooked lamb; the fly in the foie gras.
What is the scene at end of movie? ›A post-credits scene (also known as a stinger, end tag, or credit cookie) or mid-credits scene is a short clip that appears after all or some of the closing credits have rolled and sometimes after a production logo of a film, TV series, or video game has run.
What is usually at the end of a movie? ›Credits, or closing credits, are what appear on screen after the end of a film. They usually list people who have participated in some part of the production process and their roles. But they can also mention other things that happened during filming.
What is the scene at the end of a movie called? ›The denouement is the ending of the movie.