The film presents a sustained sequence of intense events centered around a chef (Stephen Graham) who demands flawlessness while overseeing a busy kitchen staffed by both skilled cooks and less dedicated employees. He struggles to manage his frustrated manager as she communicates customer dissatisfaction about the slow delivery of their duck dishes. The story unfolds close to Christmas, yet any sense of holiday cheer …

It's really interesting to witness the origins of this project. The 2019 short film, *Boiling Point*, is surprisingly as enjoyable as the longer movie from 2021; it almost feels like a prequel or sequel at times. While they clearly expanded upon it to create something grander and more polished, that same kind of wild energy remains. It was great to see several actors carry over into the full-length version, notably t…