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Oren Moverman’s “The Dinner” is an incredibly frustrating movie, almost purposefully so. It is a film about people who say things like “We’re gonna talk tonight … put it all on the table,” and then never do.
The Dinner is a 2017 American drama film directed and written by Oren Moverman, and based on the Dutch novel of the same name by Herman Koch. It is the third film adaptation of the novel, following the 2013 original Dutch version Het Diner by Menno Meyjes and the 2014 Italian film I nostri ragazzi by Ivano De Matteo.
Dinner and a movie is a really bad first date idea. But for just a date night, it’s a solid choice IMO. However, I always do the movie and then dinner. Because you can talk about the movie over dinner. But, to each their own.
- Everyone Loves Movies. Okay, not everyone loves movies but the large majority of people do. That means that if you select going to see a movie for the first date, the chances are it’s going to fall on the list of things your date likes to do.
- It Sets a Nice Time on the Date. People are often worried about how long a first date should last. When it comes to a movie, though, that time is basically agreed upon beforehand.
- You Don’t Have to Talk As Much. Okay, so we’re putting this a pro because a lot of people use this as the reason to choose a movie as a first date. However, it comes with a big disclaimer.
- Affordability. While movies aren’t as cheap as they used to be, they are still fairly cost effective in the grand scheme of things. One of the nice perks is that even if your date “orders the most expensive thing on the snack menu”, it’s not going to be that expensive.
The main reason it is dinner and a movie is convention. Most people went on the date after work, so they were hungry and expecting to eat around 6:30-7. So going to dinner meant getting food and not being hungry during the movie. Now, if my wife and I are going out on a day off, I actually agree with you.
Jun 19, 2022 · If you're watching a movie with too much romance, "the date might have a hard time measuring up to it," Mary Pols told CNN, while a tragic drama might show a little more vulnerability than you're comfortable with on your first date.
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It reminded me of the movie “Waiting” in the sense that it’s an entertaining movie for anyone, but feels like it was specifically made for anyone who’s worked in a restaurant (specifically fine dining for The Menu)
