The Menu and Ratatouille are not the best back-to-back features for a movie night, but the two films actually have more in common than you might initially expect.
The former is an eloquent criticism of elitism and class dynamics whereas the latter is…
also an eloquent criticism of elitism and class dynamics.
Though these two movies share similar themes and messages, that connection is likely difficult to be seen because of how they are presented.
The Menu is a thriller meets satirical dark comedy starring the one-of-a-kind yet personable Anya Taylor-Joy, while Ratatouille stars a rat voiced by Patton Oswalt, so the two films don’t exactly lend themselves to comparison with one another.
However, the heart of each movie is deeply similar to each other as they both present relatable protagonists, a critique of wealthy entitlement, and a deeply personal affection for food and cuisine.
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