The Dinner

About This Movie

So, 'The Dinner'—it’s this tense family drama that really gets under your skin. The narrative unfolds over a meal, which is a classic setup but here, there’s this unbearable heaviness. The characters, each with their own struggles, bring out this palpable sense of conflict. You've got a divorced daughter handling her autistic son, which adds layers of emotion. Then there’s the tension with the sons—one floundering professionally and the other just scraping by. The direction is subtle, almost understated, which I think works well given the heavy themes of morality and family loyalty. Performances are solid, but it’s the atmosphere that really sticks with you, creating this feeling of dread as secrets simmer just below the surface.

Strong character focus · Explores family dynamics · Intense atmosphere throughout