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Zahler keeps doing a fine job. This is a rather watchable little film. The plot has holes for sure. It is also unnecessarily oversimplified at times. Still, it flows and it works. It should have no more than 6 stars but, what the heck, here is a 7th.

Know what you are in for, though. This is a violent movie. It is, in fact, a movie about violence. And Vaughn takes on the role well.

I'm looking forward Zahler's next project. There is a certain originality to his movies that is refreshing. Check out "Bone Tomahawk" if you haven't. Again, it has holes but it works.

On the one hand, we are constantly being told that "corporations" need to be regulated because they are inherently evil. We don't have regulations, it is claimed, because there is a conspiracy. Yet when regulations are in place, folk complain just the same. Regulations are not for me! They are for them! So it must be a conspiracy too, apparently. And, of course, it is also masterminded by evil corporations. So, what's the common thread. It is all part of a conspiracy, no matter what. Indeed. So is this very website, the internet itself, and, of course, the planet we inhabit. All of it can be easily explained as a conspiracy. There. I "conspired" to saved you the time to watch this documentary.

The show deserves no more than a 7 but I cannot help but gift an extra point on account of its uniqueness.

The food is so well presented, contextualized, and explained. It takes us on a beautiful voyage. These dishes are pinnacles of gastronomic expression, nothing less than a consummate sensory blend of artistry. If you have been at such a table, you know what I mean. It is a painting and a sculpture and a literary journey and... a merging and submerging of taste, smell, texture, temperature, bliss.

And there is no small amount of genius than to showcase these culinary gems but on the gritty hands of the workers that mine them. Because, you see, almost without exception (although, there are exceptions), these chefs are conceited and self-important to the point of utter ridiculousness. The contrast is magnificent.

One could hope for a better lot of human beings, at least less vain, but the sprinkle of imperfection on perfection, the intimation that while we are so, so flawed, we are nonetheless capable of so much... it is inspiring.

There is a real need for more shows like this one.