The Sly Spoon



Tagline
Where betrayal is the chef's special of the day...
Description
In the bustling din of the civil rights era, a quirky Victorian-style diner serves as the crossroads of fate for an eclectic mix of patrons. When the diner's charming yet klutzy waitress, played by Raisin Russhell, unwittingly becomes the confidant to a suave assassin portrayed by Jack O'Connelliflower, the recipe for disaster is set. Throw into the mix Bobby Cannoli's sardonic bartender character, and you've got a potent cocktail of laughter and suspense. Directed by the ever-inventive Todd Philleopard, 'The Sly Spoon' takes you on a wild ride of close calls, secret alliances, and a twist that will leave you questioning the real ingredients of trust. With a dash of humor and a pinch of danger, the staff and patrons of this eccentric eatery cook up more than just food as they navigate a world where everyone has something to hide.
MpaaRating
PG-13
PopularityScore
8.60
ReleaseDate
06/23/2022
Genre
Mystery
Director(s)
Cast

Critic Reviews

7.80
Todd Philleopard whisks audiences away to a time where the clinking of cutlery was camouflage for clandestine chatter, serving up a heaping platter of giggles and gasps in 'The Sly Spoon.' The film sizzles with an effervescent energy, partly due to Raisin Russhell's delightfully ditsy portrayal of a waitress doubling as an assassin's unintentional therapist. Coupled with Jack O'Connelliflower's coolly executed hitman, they concoct a chemistry that's as unexpected as finding a Michelin star hanging in a greasy spoon. With Bobby Cannoli stirring the pot as the tongue-in-cheek bartender, the movie becomes a cocktail of capers. It's a tad undercooked in places—some might find the era's weighty backdrop at odds with the film's frothy front—but by the time the credits roll, 'The Sly Spoon' delivers a zesty twist that will have audiences questioning the menu of motives they've been digesting. It's a delectable little indie dish that may not satiate the cinematic gourmand but offers enough quirky courses to be worth the reservation.
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