Firstly, Stephen Graham is one of the most underrated actors from all time. He is always brilliant, credible, raw, and intense on his job. Here too. He does again an acting masterclass.
Secondly, Boiling point is a little masterpiece filmed in one shot, including an interesting view, great coordination from all the cast and incredible realism to one of a hell night in a famous restaurant.
Last, if you're looking for a little different Stephen Graham's jewel this one is for you. Enjoy.
Plot summary
Enter the relentless pressure of a restaurant kitchen as a head chef wrangles his team on the busiest day of the year.
November 25, 2022 at 05:20 PM
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Stephen Graham
Anxiety
Why is the world not talking more about this? What a fantastic film. Sometimes reminded me of Mass (raw acting as credible as if we were seeing real people). Sometimes reminded me of Uncut Gems and Shiva Baby (anxiety inducing, small spaces, chaos, dealing with stupid people, screaming inside).
I'm a fan of how Philip Barantini directed this, this single-shot approach is perfect for this kind of fast paced happening in real time films and it helps to create the anxiety it wants to create. You are there. You are part of the team. In terms of acting, all are on a great level, but let me take a moment for Stephen Graham and Vinette Robinson: both absolutely perfect, flawless! There are great scenes that will stay with me - some not including neither of these two characters - and I'm really curious to see what this director can bring us next.
Exceptional
I remain amazed to the fact that all these actors could remain in character for the whole runtime of the film and still make me feel as if these people truly work in that environment. It keeps you engaged and in tension while the camera seamlessly moves across the whole restaurant without taking you out of the story for one second.
Do not go to this restaurant! LOL Terrible film, waste of bandwidth!
"Felt very 'improv', as if the actors were largely making it up as they went along." Literally the definition of improv.
Fairly average UK drama. Nothing to write home about. Felt very 'improv', as if the actors were largely making it up as they went along.
And this is supposed to be a thriller....oookay