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Another gem from Bill Plympton. His legions of regular fans won't be disappointed and perhaps it will even recruit some new ones, since the end is very reminiscent of Monty Python's "Just one thin mint?" sketch.

This humorous short reminds me of when I served time behind a menu and a tray. You get kind of numb to all sorts of gross eating habits of people, otherwise you wouldn't survive your shift let alone the week till your next paycheck. This film brings it all back: the weird-o single diner; the annoying couple, complete with the man ordering for the girl; the family that brought the obnoxious, messy brats along. The benefit of this film is that I don't have to serve these people, but can just commiserate with the poor waitress who does. Of course, what do you want from a restaurant whose name translates to "House of Eats"?

I think you can pick this up over at www.Filmporium.com They include the Academy-Award winning "Ryan" and Chris Hinton's frenetic short "Flux" in the five dollar DVD.

"Eat" is a 9-minute cartoon by famous American animator Bill Plympton. He made this one between his 2 Oscar nominations. It is basically about what happens at a restaurant at night when a couple guests come. Utter chaos ensues, that much is safe. If you have seen some of the director's work, you will immediately recognize Plympton's approach, not only in the animation style. It is over-the-top and gross and the soundtrack also fits him. Do not pay attention to reviews that call it misogynist. Those people obviously did not understand a thing depicted in here. It is not against women. But sadly, it is also not particularly entertaining. The only thing I liked was the animation. The story was very random and forgettable. Plympton has done better on other occasions. I give "Eat" a thumbs down. Surprised to see it won a prestigious award at Cannes.