A bossy old man, editor of a famous culinary magazine, has been suffering ill health. His doctor gives him the bad news : he needs to choose between a strict diet and a certain death. However, the editor finds its difficult to relinquish his Epicurean lifestyle. There's always some new temptation beckoning : a succulent fowl hidden beneath golden pastry, a superb lobster dripping with butter, an exquisite "bombe" fit for a king. Meanwhile the most skilled chefs of Europe are running into health problems of their own...
"Who's killing" is a black, indeed very black comedy which treats themes like food, addiction to food, vegetarianism and the battle between fast food and classical gastronomy. The plot is original, the dialogue is witty and the performances are good. Robert Morley, in particular, gives a superb performance as the old Epicurean reluctant to give up his artery-hardening habits. As the intrigue moves all over Europe, the viewer gets to admire some magnificent scenery too.
The movie also asks a pretty astute question. Given that there's a mad killer out there who tries to kill off the very best contemporary chefs, which would be the worst fate for a chef ? To be killed or to be ignored ?
Viewers interested in another treatment of similar themes, can do worse than watch "L'aile ou la cuisse", a classic French comedy with Louis de Funès.
"Who's killing" is a black, indeed very black comedy which treats themes like food, addiction to food, vegetarianism and the battle between fast food and classical gastronomy. The plot is original, the dialogue is witty and the performances are good. Robert Morley, in particular, gives a superb performance as the old Epicurean reluctant to give up his artery-hardening habits. As the intrigue moves all over Europe, the viewer gets to admire some magnificent scenery too.
The movie also asks a pretty astute question. Given that there's a mad killer out there who tries to kill off the very best contemporary chefs, which would be the worst fate for a chef ? To be killed or to be ignored ?
Viewers interested in another treatment of similar themes, can do worse than watch "L'aile ou la cuisse", a classic French comedy with Louis de Funès.