Boiling Point

11/19/20211h 35m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

~ There is no room for mistakes. ~

Overview:

A head chef balances multiple personal and professional crises at a popular restaurant in London.

Director:

Philip Barantini

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

depression
london, england
waitress
restaurant
bartender
stress
addiction
alcoholism
chef
food critic
mental health
christmas
one take
fine dining
kitchen
based on short
cuisine
bold
tragic

Cast

Stephen Graham

~ as ~

Andy Jones

Vinette Robinson

~ as ~

Carly

Alice May Feetham

~ as ~

Beth

Jason Flemyng

~ as ~

Alastair Skye

Hannah Walters

~ as ~

Emily

Malachi Kirby

~ as ~

Tony

Izuka Hoyle

~ as ~

Camille

Taz Skylar

~ as ~

Billy

Lauryn Ajufo

~ as ~

Andrea

Ray Panthaki

~ as ~

Freeman

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Reviews (2)

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rsanek
Written 2 year(s) ago
10
Probably one of the best films I've ever seen. What a unique cinematographic approach -- by physically bringing you closer to the characters, you become part of the restaurant in a visceral way. Getting stressed alongside the actors really reminded me of Grapes of Wrath. Highly recommended.
r96sk
Written 2 year(s) ago
9
'Boiling Point' is fab. Stephen Graham is excellent throughout, he has shown his quality as an actor to me many times down the years in different productions and this is no different - great actor. Cool to see him reunite with Alice Feetham onscreen, those two are good in TV's 'Save Me'. The rest of the cast are strong, including Vinette Robinson and Jason Flemyng.

You can tell the dialogue is largely improvised, it feels a little unnatural in one or two moments but for the vast majority it comes across as real. The fact it was shot in one take also makes it all the more riveting. The film does a very fine job at showing the heat of the kitchen, literally. There are a few predictable bits (tables 7, 13), but also some scenes (Jamie) that are the opposite.

All in all, it's very well made and highly watchable. I'd recommend it, for sure.