Hearts on the Table
- Tagline
- The future is served... with a side of truth.
- Description
- In a world where the warmth of human touch has faded into the cold grip of technology, 'Hearts on the Table' follows the vibrant journey of Sean Penguin, a renowned Nordic chef who has preserved the art of cooking with passion in a dystopian future. Alongside his trusty robot assistant, Sly-vest-her Stallion, Sean battles to keep his family's culinary secrets and traditions alive. But when Anne Halfbaked, a cyborg with a mysterious past, enters their kitchen, the recipes aren't the only things getting stirred up. Directed by the visionary Alejandro González Iguanarritu, this heartwarming documentary stirs the pot of what it means to be a family in a world where humanity is on the brink of being forgotten.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 7.10
- ReleaseDate
- 04/06/2023
- Genre
- Documentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
8.50
Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Hearts on the Table' is a feast for the senses, a flavorful blend of human passion and technological precision that simmers with existential gravitas. The film, a heartwarming documentary, plunges us into a near-future where the essence of human touch is as rare as a perfect béarnaise. Sean Penguin, played with an infectious zest that recalls the great culinary maestros of our time, is the epitome of resistance against the stainless steel sterility that has enveloped his world. Sly-vest-her Stallion, the robot assistant, adds a dash of humor to the narrative, proving that even circuits can serve companionship on a silver platter. However, it is Anne Halfbaked, a cyborg enigma marinated in mystery, who truly elevates the film, blending the ingredients of human and machine into a tantalizing concoction. Iñárritu's directorial craft transforms what could have been another dystopian dirge into a poignant meditation on the enduring bonds of family and the timeless art of cooking. 'Hearts on the Table' garners a robust 8.5 from this critic, for it reminds us that no matter how far we stray into the digital darkness, the hearth of human connection will always have the power to bring us back to the light.