Is Dinner Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2016)

📖 The Core Premise

Dinner stands as a 2016 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Drama, Thriller landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Mike is invited by his childhood friend and buddy, Adetunde, to have dinner and spend the weekend with him and his fiancée Lola as they plan for their upcoming wedding. Mikey decides to come along with his girlfriend Diane, as he plans to propose to her. Things get out of hand when they arrive at Adetunde's house and they get to find out secrets about each other's relationship and the one person in the middle of it all."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Unfortunately, Kehinde Bankole feels underutilized in a role that lacks depth. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Drama. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Dinner worth your time? If you appreciate Drama, Thriller films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Dinner misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 110 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.