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Philip BarantiniKamera:
Matthew LewisBesetzung:
Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters, Jason Flemyng, Ray Panthaki, Vinette Robinson, Áine Rose Daly, Lourdes Faberes, Malachi Kirby, Rosa Escoda (mehr)Streaming (3)
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Am Freitagabend vor Weihnachten ist ein angesagtes Londoner Luxusrestaurant total ausgebucht. Chefkoch Andy Jones (Stephen Graham) und seine Mitarbeiter stehen wie so oft unter Strom. Ein Inspektor der Gesundheitsbehörde, problematische Gäste und eine Ladung verdorbener Fisch sorgen für zusätzliche Anspannung in der Küche. Zu allem Überfluss taucht auch noch Andys alter Mentor mit einer berüchtigten Restaurantkritikerin auf. Unter Hochdruck versucht der Kochkünstler alle Probleme zu meistern... (Plaion Pictures)
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A breathtaking one man show from Matthew Lewis; he's got it in his legs, his hands and his eyes.
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Six years of my life crammed into a 90 minute film! Boiling Point is strongly emotional and a new favourite for me, it not only made me happy, but also swept me away. The entire film is shot in one take, taking place over the course of one evening during the busiest day of the year, and it's an adrenaline-pumping, stressful, suspenseful, realistic, superbly acted and emotional ride that made me anxious and uncomfortable at the same time. I've lived all the situations and several times, so I experienced the pressure along with the main characters. Stephen Graham's performance is excellent, but the rest of the cast doesn't fall short either, everyone has at least one highlight scene. I was slightly hoping for more build-up at the end, I could think of a few more escalate-it-all situations in my head, but I'm still satisfied. Definitely an original and unconventional film that should be shown in schools. Story 3/5, Action 0/5, Humour 3/5, Violence 0/5, Fun 4/5 Music 3/5, Visuals 4/5, Atmosphere 5/5, Suspense 4/5, Emotions 4/5, Actors 5/5. 9/10.
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An engaging, incredibly intense film filled with emotions and energy, and the most interesting premiere of 2021 for me. A luxurious dessert served by a team of British actors led by Stephen Graham. His performance in Boiling Point and his role as a prison guard in the miniseries Time made me consider placing him among my favorite creators. During one hectic evening, the long-standing personal crisis of the chef and restaurant owner culminates, and things start happening... Philip Barantini, without much directorial experience and with a modest budget, managed to shoot a great action film in the space of a restaurant, in which I couldn't find any significant weaknesses. However, if I had to highlight something besides the acting, it would definitely be Lewis's brilliant cinematography; 90 minutes in one shot is not something you see every day. I wish all film enthusiasts Bon Appétit while watching Boiling Point. Overall impression: 90%.
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Barantini serves up pure hell on a golden tray. Graham’s chef experiences the worst shift in his life. A packed restaurant, a visit from the hygiene department, a well-known food critic accompanied by a mate who owes him money and his ex-wife on the phone complaining that he didn’t wish his son a good night. Mistakes by the staff, bad communication, no time to spare. Boiling Point is about extremes, but real life can be just this fraught. Maybe this might not happen during one shift, but over the course of a week, but even so... The pressure is immense and unbearable. The question isn’t whether, but when...
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A first-rate cameraman exhibition. A 92-minute gastro inferno shot in one take that is intense, raw and very realistically rendered. In that hour an a half, the actors will win you over more than in many a film, and that goes for the supporting roles as well. I can't remember the last time when the running of a restaurant was so believably staged and so impressively translated to the screen. Paradoxically, it could have been perhaps a little longer and some of the story's digressions could have been more literally retold, but it still simmers nicely under the lid.
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Eine rasante Abendschicht in einem Restaurant, bei der wie erwartet alles schiefgeht, was schiefgehen kann. Es ist dynamisch gefilmt, auf hohem Niveau und vor allem von Anfang bis Ende sehr unterhaltsam und fesselnd. Und wenn ich mir die bisherigen Bewertungen anschaue, ist Boiling Point auch ein ziemlich bedeutender Punkt beim Filmfestival in Karlsbad gewesen.
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It's been a while since I last saw a film about stylish dining. These movies often showcase the trials faced by both the staff and the guests. I like to put restaurant guests into three distinct categories. First, there are those who come for a good meal — either because they lack quality food at home and live off ready-made meals, or simply to indulge without the hassle of cooking. They tend to be grateful and polite, appreciating the experience. Then, there's the second group — the self-centered idiots who use the restaurant as a stage to boost their ego. For them, the food is secondary; it's more about asserting their authority over staff and sometimes even the kitchen, turning their dining experience into a power trip. Lastly, we have the type who seem to be allergic to everything and treat dining out like an extreme sport akin to Russian roulette. Every ingredient is scrutinized, every dish a potential hazard. Surprisingly, the creators of this film seemed to share a similar perspective. They covered all these dynamics, but the central focus of the chaos remained squarely on that creep in the kitchen, before whom they had to hide even the flour and powdered sugar. While single-shot films can be impressive, both myself and the union of film editors have our own opinions about them. / Lesson learned: It's best to dine at home, where at least you know who's spitting in your food.
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