A liberal revenge fantasy that seems designed to consolidate liberalism's bad name. A bunch of pampered, self-important grad students are dismayed by the viciously conservative zeitgeist, so they decide to do something about it. They hold dinner
parties for a highly symbolic succession of guests -- a smooth misogynist, a homophobic priest, a conservative high school student, a book burner, an environmentally incorrect businessman... you get the idea -- and finish them off after dessert. A black comedy that isn't half as clever (or
shocking, or transgressive, or surprising) as it thinks it is, this obvious little moral tale nevertheless boasts gorgeous art direction...
Released:
1996
Rated:
R
Length:
94 mins