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The kitchen ... Cooks up something unappealing

The kitchen is the tale of three women and their rise to power in a gangster-era world. The movie stars Elisabeth Moss, Melissa McCarthy, and Tiffany Haddish. That's all you really need to know because this movie will without a doubt leave you feeling unsatisfied, like ordering a pizza only to find out that they left off all the sauce and toppings. This movie could have been something decent, but a bad plot and an unfulfilling ending that just makes me regret watching it. I was much happier with just the idea that all three of these actors were going to star in a film about some awesome women taking over the gang industry. Unfortunately, that reality doesn't exist anymore. I highly recommend that you don't waste your time watching this film because it will only leave you feeling like you just licked a rusted tire iron. If you are absolutely determined to give this movie a shot, I will defend the movie. There are some moments of comedy and levity, and a few plot twists that take you by surprise but both get old real quick. All that said I do appreciate the effort that three actresses tried to put into this film and in the end, I blame the writers who do a surprisingly awful job at such a simple concept. I wish that this movie was more appealing in its charm and that it made impactful moments actually feel impactful. I also wonder how the director, Andrea Berloff, envisioned this film going because it seems like she didn't make use of the strengths and talents of the actors that she had.


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