This Intense Culinary Crime Thriller on Prime Video Is Basically ‘The Bear’ Meets ‘Uncut Gems’

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Debates have continued on whether The Bearshould be considered a comedy or a drama, but FX’s groundbreaking series has proven to be one of the most realistic works of culinary fiction. While “culinary” movies generally tend to be comedic, such as Chef or Chocolat, The Bear examined the high-pressure environment of working at an acclaimed restaurant and showed the pressures that food workers were under from their critics, consumers, and financial backers. Culinary thrills were at the center of the underrated thriller Dinner Rush, which explored the behind-the-scenes scheming at a New York restaurant during a particularly important evening. The Bear certainly has its propulsive moments, but Dinner Rush has the type of high-anxiety thrills that are most comparable to Uncut Gems.

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