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Boiling Point

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
51K
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Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, and Ray Panthaki in Boiling Point (2021)
Enter the relentless pressure of a restaurant kitchen as a head chef wrangles his team on the busiest day of the year.
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A chef must deal with pressures in and out of the kitchen of a high end restaurant in the Christmas rush.A chef must deal with pressures in and out of the kitchen of a high end restaurant in the Christmas rush.A chef must deal with pressures in and out of the kitchen of a high end restaurant in the Christmas rush.

  • Director
    • Philip Barantini
  • Writers
    • Philip Barantini
    • James Cummings
  • Stars
    • Stephen Graham
    • Vinette Robinson
    • Alice Feetham
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    51K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,832
    273
    • Director
      • Philip Barantini
    • Writers
      • Philip Barantini
      • James Cummings
    • Stars
      • Stephen Graham
      • Vinette Robinson
      • Alice Feetham
    • 287User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 9 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Andy Jones
    Vinette Robinson
    Vinette Robinson
    • Carly
    Alice Feetham
    Alice Feetham
    • Beth
    Ray Panthaki
    Ray Panthaki
    • Freeman
    Hannah Walters
    Hannah Walters
    • Emily
    Malachi Kirby
    Malachi Kirby
    • Tony
    Izuka Hoyle
    Izuka Hoyle
    • Camille
    Taz Skylar
    Taz Skylar
    • Billy
    Lauryn Ajufo
    Lauryn Ajufo
    • Andrea
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Alastair Skye
    Lourdes Faberes
    Lourdes Faberes
    • Sara Southworth
    Daniel Larkai
    Daniel Larkai
    • Jake
    Robbie O'Neill
    Robbie O'Neill
    • Frank
    Áine Rose Daly
    Áine Rose Daly
    • Robyn
    Rosa Escoda
    Rosa Escoda
    • Mary
    Stephen McMillan
    Stephen McMillan
    • Jamie
    Thomas Coombes
    Thomas Coombes
    • Mr. Lovejoy
    Gary Lamont
    Gary Lamont
    • Dean
    • Director
      • Philip Barantini
    • Writers
      • Philip Barantini
      • James Cummings
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    User reviews287

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    9adrianmorar-19708

    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.
    8chunkylefunga

    Gripping

    There isn't a single scene that wasn't captivating.

    You really feel like you're watching live footage of a high end restaurant trying to keep everything together on a hectic night.

    Vinette Robinson deserves an oscar for her performance. Just outstanding.

    Absolute hidden gem that I will absolutely be recommending to others.
    8mavis_gary_mavis

    Serving Up A Single Shot Of Excellence

    This is a compelling single shot drama set on a busy night in a high-end restaurant. The "oner" never feels like a gimmick here - especially as it was done for real and not stitched together (according to IMDB trivia the filmmakers used take 3 of 4) - making the continuous shot an immersive experience. Although the plot is relatively low-key, the performances are fantastic and real, led by the always watchable Stephen Graham. This is a great slice of life, funny and sad, and if nothing else a nice reminder: hell might be other people, but there's none worse than a customer acting like a jerk.
    9lareval

    A riveting night

    On a stylish level, this is an absolute stunning experience. To be presented in tracking shot (unbroken and without tricks) sends adrenaline rushes to the brain and it helps to get the right, nerve-wracking tone with the performances.

    About the storyline, it has little cracks and not everything is perfect. But the pacing and the energy makes up for all the possibles shortcomings.

    All in, a thrilling and compelling experience that demands to be watched even if it is not for everyone.
    8PedroPires90

    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.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Originally there were going to be 8 attempts at filming, twice per evening for four days in March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was escalating in the UK. After the first day, Stephen Graham and the producers decided it was too dangerous to have so many people together, so filming was cut short to just two days, resulting in only four takes - the third of which was used for the final film.
    • Goofs
      Ambulance workers would never use an oxygen mask with a reservoir bag without making sure that the bag is inflated.
    • Quotes

      Carly: We are working our fucking asses off here. You know what? Andy. I just, I am sick to the back teeth of your fuck-ups being blamed on us. Look how hard everyone's working here. Look how hard everyone is working to earn you money. But you keep... You just haven't got a fucking clue. We're run off our asses here because you overbooked, but you're so fucking stupid that you don't even know that you've done it, do you? Do you realise that you've overbooked? No? No? And on top of that, she's asking us to go off menu to cook fucking steak for some bullshit influencers. And you haven't put the allergies on the system so we're having to refer to your scrawny, hand-written fucking note all night. Do you know how much pressure we're under? You know, maybe, maybe, maybe. Okay. Maybe if you spent half as much time learning how to run a restaurant instead of whoring your arse on social media like a budget fucking Kardashian, then we won't be so much in the shit that we are now. You talk to us all like we are the dirt on the bottom of your fucking shoe. Well, I'll tell you something, love, I've had enough of it. I do not fucking like you. They don't like you. Nobody likes you. And this job is not worth it. I do not get paid enough to deal with this shit.

    • Crazy credits
      The selfie of the whole restaurant staff taken by the front-of-house manager during an early scene can be seen at the very end of the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector @ LFF: Boiling Point (2021) (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Poltergeists
      Written and Performed by Sam Fender

      Courtesy of Polydor (GB)

      (C) Published by Kobalt Music Publishing

      Under license from Universal Music Operations Limited

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2022 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El Chef
    • Filming locations
      • Jones & Sons, Stamford Works, 3 Gillett Street, London, England, UK(Restaurant)
    • Production companies
      • Ascendant Films
      • Burton Fox Films
      • White Hot Productions
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    • Budget
      • $820,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,426,916
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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