Netflix fans have hailed a sci-fi film directed by a BAFTA-winning actor as ’10/10′ and praised a surprise cameo from a football legend.
The Kitchen, which hit the streaming service earlier this month, was directed by Daniel Kaluuya and featured a brief appearance by Ian Wright.
Rapper and Top Boy actor Kano led the relatively unknown cast of the film, which debuted at the British Film Institute in October 2023.
Kano, 38, plays Izi who lives in a dystopian future with Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) in London, where all social housing has been eliminated.
The friends fight to navigate the world as residents of the Kitchen, a community that refuses to leave their home.
The Kitchen, which arrived on the streaming service earlier this month, was directed by Daniel Kaluuya (pictured in January), 34, and featured a brief appearance from Ian Wright, 60.
Rapper and Top Boy actor Kano, 38, led the relatively unknown cast of the film which debuted at the British Film Institute in October 2023
Fans were particularly impressed with Ian Wright’s cameo in the film. Ian previously announced that he will be stepping back from BBC’s Match of the Day next year
The Kitchen is the directorial debut of Daniel, two-time BAFTA Award winner and one-time Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, and Kibwe Tavares, whose first short film won him the Royal Institute Of British Architects President’s Medal.
Fans took to Twitter to praise the film, which unfortunately missed out on BAFTA nominations despite initial rumors.
They wrote, “I just watched The Kitchen on Netflix and Kano did it again! 10/10 would recommend.’
‘I liked that The Kitchen on Netflix didn’t teach us the themes at a young age. A poetic allegory about gentrification and its effects on the community #TheKitchen.’
‘Just finished watching The Kitchen on Netflix. Slow moving but really a very powerful film. Kano and the boy who play the two leads are incredible in it, and it’s also a great first film from director Daniel Kaluuya.”
‘#TheKitchen was so good, it felt like a play on screen, it was short, tender and left you wanting more. The music accompaniment and sound design stood out.’
“#Thekitchen is completely remarkable. Kano is such a good method actor. He conveys emotions flawlessly without words. So proud of Daniel Kaluyuuya’s direction and a brilliant script. Support #blackfilms & #filmmakers.”
Fans also had a lot to say about Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright’s cameo.
Fans took to Twitter to praise the film, which unfortunately missed out on BAFTA nominations despite initial rumors
The Kitchen is the directorial debut of Daniel, two-time BAFTA Award winner and one-time Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, and Kibwe Tavares, whose first short film won him the Royal Institute Of British Architects President’s Medal.
‘Fantastic job done’: Fans had a lot to say about Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright’s performances
The Kitchen is the directorial debut of Daniel, two-time BAFTA Award winner and one-time Academy Award and Golden Globe winner
‘I REALLY enjoyed ‘The Kitchen’. What a good movie. And the soundtrack?! I also hate giving credit to any Arsenal player other than Ian Wright?!?? Did a fantastic job.’
‘Ian Wright should take on more film roles. He did well in The Kitchen.”
‘Watching “The Kitchen” on Netflix and seeing Ian Wright in a small acting role makes me happy.’
‘Ian Wright is about to get some really positive reviews for his performance in The Kitchen and you can believe them. He is good!’
