Like many reviews I've read, the premise/trailer promised so much and underdelivered.

Once the motive for the entire film becomes clear, this is where I really felt let down. The characters (with the exception of ATJ) lack any real development, so there's no interest in their character arcs.

The performance of Fiennes as the chef de patron of the restaurant lacked any real exploration in terms of a back story(save a vague reference) which really stunted the film. The supporting cast played their roles well given the constraints of knowing the bare bones about each.

Overall a film that could have been a great satirical take fell short and I was glad once it was over.