DELICIOUS

A wealthy German family of four (parents John and Esther and their children Alba and Philipp) head to their luxurious French estate for a holiday. After crossing paths with a young a woman named Theodora, they employ her as their housekeeper. She gradually begins to create conflict between John and Esther, who both confide in her and mistakenly believe they’ve established her trust. It doesn’t take much for them to be swayed by her influence. Theodora spends her free time with a group of friends who are employed at a nearby hotel. From the outset, it’s evident that they have ulterior motives, yet John and Esther remain oblivious … until the groups malicious intentions become apparent. The plot has significant gaps and there aren’t any consequences for Theodora’s actions. The ending is far-fetched and defies believability. While I understand the satirical point the film is trying to make, its delivery in such a literal way feels too extreme.