The Kitchen

Translated from swedish: If you're going to watch a restaurant movie, this is the one.
- Olga Ruin

Swedish: svd.se »

Translated from swedish: Behind the somewhat beautifying title "The Kitchen" hides a frenetic, twisted and at times razor-sharp class drama in black and white. A visual as well as verbal assault on viewers that delivers violent stress attacks rather than pleasure. A well-aimed kick against a restaurant culture that serves highly priced but industrially produced crap food.
- Helena Lindblad

Swedish: dn.se »

Translated from swedish: "The Kitchen" is a gripping restaurant drama. Reminds you of a black-and-white indie film from the past, but the characters could have been given even more depth.
- Caroline Hainer

Swedish: gp.se »

Translated from swedish: The large ensemble cast offers variety and insight, but at the same time prevents us from ever really getting to know anyone in depth – and the protagonist Pedro is at times so unsympathetic that you just want to leave the chaotic kitchen. But despite this, "The Kitchen", with its strong visual choices and philosophical undertones, is a film that stays with you.
- Patrik Linderholm

Swedish: moviezine.se »

Translated from swedish: Despite its somewhat uneven pacing, it can be warmly recommended for its contemporary relevance, Raúl Briones' fantastic performance, and memorable dialogue that cuts deep with social criticism while making us connect with the characters. The film as a whole is both unsettling and brilliant.
- Melwin Svalin

Swedish: filmtopp.se »

Translated from swedish: Excellent actors. Boldly filmed, in black and white. As an audience member, you feel like a fly on the wall. Aside from a couple of somewhat pointless side stories, it's engaging throughout.
- Jan-Olov Andersson

Swedish: aftonbladet.se »

Translated from swedish: It's interesting and occasionally both entertaining and thought-provoking, but at the same time a bit too much, too over the top.
- Rosemari Södergren

Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »