Hunger is a film available on Netflix that offers a captivating and visually stunning exploration of food, cooking, and culinary culture.
The story takes viewers on a culinary journey, showcasing various cuisines, cooking techniques, and the stories behind different dishes.
Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the culinary world, highlighting renowned chefs, unique ingredients, and the cultural significance of food. The series delves into the rich history and traditions associated with gastronomy, providing a deeper understanding of how food shapes our identities and connects us to our heritage.
Now here are three reasons why you should watch Hunger according to smart.com.ph:
The food looks delicious
It is a visual feast filled with mouth-watering dishes. Two standout favorites include Aoy’s Ngo Ngae Noodles, a flavorful stir-fry dish that may seem like a Thai street food staple but is actually fictional.
Fans have shared recipes online so you can recreate them. Another visually stunning dish is the A5 Wagyu Beef ‘Flesh and Blood’ Dish, created for a general with a theme representing his victorious military battles. These dishes, along with many others, may leave you with intense food cravings even after the film ends.
The cooking techniques featured are interesting and real
The film showcases authentic culinary techniques, immersing viewers in Aoy’s journey and the fundamentals of the culinary industry. From proper slicing techniques to the essentials of being a restaurateur, the attention to detail in “Hunger” is captivating.
One scene, in particular, is likely to entertain fans of the popular food critic, Uncle Roger. The film features an Egg Fried Rice cook-off, which Uncle Roger himself praised as “legit.” The importance of using leftover rice and a wok for the best egg-fried rice is emphasized in the movie. Aoy competes against someone who mistakenly uses freshly made rice, and you can almost hear Uncle Roger exclaiming “HAIYAA” in your mind.
The story is tense and gripping
As interesting as the food and the culinary techniques are in Hunger, the real hook of the film is its compelling narrative.
The movie really gets you invested in the story of Aoy and how she’s a person who’s looking to fulfill her dreams and make her life better but realizes that things are never easy. As she immerses herself deeper and deeper into the world of Chef Paul, she finds out just how tough and complicated that road is. She learns that her approach to cooking is so vastly different to Chef Paul’s that she starts becoming lost between her two visions of who she is and who she wants to be.
If you’ve ever seen the 2014 movie Whiplash, there are similarities between the two main characters. Aoy is very similar to Andrew in that they both start from a position of love for their craft, both wanting something better for themselves and wanting to live up to their potential. On the other hand, you have Chef Paul being sort of like Fletcher from Whiplash who has a very different and almost dark approach to his craft. Aoy cooks with love while Chef Paul cooks for vindication. It’s here that Aoy, in her journey to become better, starts to question if Chef Paul’s road is one she needs to take as well. She wants to become better but at what cost?
As you enjoy this Netflix offering, you’ll realize that it’s in the character work where it really shines while getting you invested in its plot.
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