Boiling Point (2021)

Newland finds the film a tense, emotionally taxing gem, powered by its one-take construction. She especially praises Stephen Graham’s piercingly compelling and vulnerable performance.

Goldstein finds the film an exhilarating, expertly choreographed workplace drama that sustains its momentum through a final turn. He especially praises the single-take cinematography and Vinette Robinson’s performance.

O'Sullivan finds the film tense but ultimately satisfying. She particularly praises Stephen Graham’s technically assured performance and the cast’s compelling work.

King finds the film gripping and impressive overall, though its ending does not quite land. He praises Vignette Robinson’s performance and the film’s breathless one-shot energy.

The review finds the one-take drama gripping and anxiety-inducing. It praises Stephen Graham’s performance as a chef on the edge.

The review finds the film an exhilarating, virtuoso achievement despite some strained writing in its second half. It especially praises the continuous-shot choreography and the authentic ensemble performances, particularly Stephen Graham and Vinette Robinson.

The review finds the film a bold, largely gripping experiment, though its third act and some subplots disappoint. It praises the immersive one-take approach and Stephen Graham’s powerhouse performance.

Lodge finds the film gripping despite some contrived subplots and an overworked attempt to bring them together. He especially praises Stephen Graham and Vinette Robinson’s performances and the momentum of the continuous-take filmmaking.

The review presents the film as an accomplished one-shot drama. It singles out the busy restaurant setting and the film’s one-shot approach.

Bradshaw finds the film energetic and gripping, though some arguments feel too stagey. He especially praises Stephen Graham’s potent performance and affecting ending.

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Wilkinson finds the film’s single-take approach an effective source of mounting tension. She particularly praises the ensemble performances and the precise staging of the restaurant’s frantic shift.

Copland finds the film feverish and effective at sustaining anxiety. She praises the precise camera work and its continuous-shot feel, which gives the action the excitement of live theatre.

McCarthy finds the film tense and immersive, though its contrived crises and uninterrupted take sometimes feel more like technical showmanship than storytelling. He praises the camera’s graceful movement and Graham’s convincing portrayal of a chef nearing burnout.

The critic calls the film an admirable misfire, with its one-take approach ultimately undermining its strengths. They praise Vinette Robinson’s performance and the scene exposing disrespect and inequity in restaurant work.