Dinner: A compelling movie for every Gen Z
Personally, watching 'Dinner' on Netflix, the initial 3 minutes offered me insight into the challenges faced by many men from the 80’s and their relationship with their other half. While writing this, I haven't completed the entire movie. It seems many men and women live in their past, expecting perfection in their present relationships without discussing their deepest fears from the past. They hustle for a better tomorrow, and for every couple bringing friends into their relationship for validation without validating their past with their partner, I believe the movie is in 2016 but is still relevant in 2024 to the level I find so many stories happening today join me in reviewing this movie. Let's dive in!"
At 4:05 in Lagos, I'm impressed with how the producer captured the airport scene authentically – everyone played their roles well. Considering the bustling Lagos airport, it's commendable. Now, a question for you as you watch the movie: Who qualifies to join you for dinner at your home? Whose names come to mind, and do they meet the criteria to sit with your family? Do they represent the image and connection your wife desires? On a side note about the movie, I feel the producer prolonged the driving scene.
"Ade and Lola, Mike and Diane, with Richie being single but invited by Ade without a deep connection to Ade and Mike. Pause on that. While watching the movie for up to 22 minutes, the question arises: Do many single individuals ever respect their male friends' homes to understand what's right or wrong to do? And for women out there, is it right to disclose everything about your past to your current partner? Who is to blame in a relationship built on both parties using past insecurities to sustain a present relationship just to avoid being single?
The conversation between Ade, Mike, and Richie delves into a topic many men avoid. What is a relationship truly about? Every man out there is broken, but the question lingers: do men genuinely heal from the traumas of past relationships? Do married women find true joy in their relationships, steering clear of falling into the trap of Richie's ideology? When it comes to relationships, what defines good or bad? Does one's body count matter? Consider a scenario where you unknowingly have intercourse with your friend's wife, only to discover later. What would be your course of action? Staying away from the family or continuing to make moves, capitalizing on the lady's weakness? Who takes the blame? This movie is worth watching for every couple, prompting discussions about essential topics before marriage.
How much do you love yourself to know or trust your partner to the extent of understanding when a weak link happens in your relationship to address it when something of this movie happens in your relationship? Where is the best place to address this, does anyone truly heal from their past? A lot of red flags. But I love the producer and the writer of this movie, it’s a lot of things happening in many relationships today. Who is to blame? Mike, Ade, Richie, Lola or Diane. Another question can you truly trust your friends with your wife or girlfriend without them thinking they can step into a space that doesn’t belong to them? For every single trying to get married and to all couples out there. This is a movie to watch and learn for the future ahead of you guys.
While the ending may not align with my perspective, not because it's unrealistic, but shifting one's insecurities onto someone else and demonstrating that men can be men again after everything is commendable. Keeping their actions a secret without the world knowing is intriguing, and I appreciate the complexity and compelling nature of the story, which camouflages any mistakes. Despite some unbelievable scenes, truthfully, it's a compelling movie for every Gen Z individual harbouring secrets, be it male or female.
I would rate this movie 7/10. The Funke Zenith bank scene shocked me!
See you in the next review…
