The Kitchen

The film contained a lot of elements that were good: a good soundtrack, actors I love, beautiful location sourcing and set building, a futuristic setting. The main problem I had with the film was the pacing. It seemed like it was trying to take its time for you to get to know all the characters but a film can only be so long and their motivations were unclear as a result they felt quite shallow. There were a lot of plot points left unaddressed. There was no catharsis after the main conflict at the end. It would have done better as a limited series (6-8 episodes) with enough time to do some more worldbuilding, explore the different factions within the Kitchen, make us understand what drives each or the main characters. Benji’s relationship with his mother, and their past (why did he not go get stuff from his old house I was so confused), Izi’s connection to Benji’s mother, was he a part of the gang in the past? What happens with the people trees?; Staples and the gang, what do they do, how do they plan their raids, what is his past?; Ruby (Benji’s girlfriend) and her relationship with Benji, what was her life like? I feel like the concept of the movie was cool, and I wish it had had better writing. The film seems like it’s trying to send a message, but the message it sends is vague and not well thought out. I’m guessing it was meant to bring light to governmental oppression of the lower class and police brutality, but it didn’t address the issue in any way, offer solutions, or show how to effectively support and resist with your community.

Horrible movie, so slow. Could have developed better scenes. Actors were okay. Storyline was very boring. All about exploited resources.

one of the worst movies of it's genre. Empty characters and empty story, just nice photography.

The film is excessively lengthy and features lackluster acting from everyone involved. The tale provides no clear information other than the fact that we are seeing a small kid whose mother has died, hinting to his probable biological father. The distant relationship between the two, and how a lonely dad begins to care about and worry for his son. There is nothing unique about the film. I'm not sure why it has earned so many favorable reviews on RT. Throughout the film, I waited for something unusual to happen, to see why the film was made. But that was it, I suppose.

Slow burn mood piece, not really that compelling, with plenty of social commentary, seems incomplete, don't expect a lot to happen, it's a mood piece.

For the most part, this is a rather boring affair. Outside of some decent social commentary, there isn't a lot going for this movie.

This movie is a complete mess. The plot is incoherent, and 55 minutes in, you’re still left wondering what it's even about. The pacing drags painfully, with nothing to keep you engaged. It's frustrating and confusing, making it a waste of time. Definitely a skip.

Love the actor, hate the film. Just a dreadful film at a slow pace. Critics are pretending it's thought provoking. It's not.

A boring modern sci-fi.

Something about the police taking a bunch of people from their homes in the "shithole" is something that happens, but the movie doesn't explain anything about it, so I'm not sure what to think about that. All I can say is that the radio man was an irritation, so I applaud the cops for getting rid of him. Overall, 4.5/10.