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imdb posters get a D- for comprehension of this movie.

posted 8 years ago by safeweb310
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I just read all the different threads and comments on each thread on the movie, Burnt. If I were your college English teacher, I would say you flunked your final exam. The questions that are being brought up here show that most people did not watch the movie very carefully. Maybe they were drunk or stoned, maybe they were enjoying a five-star meal but I have rarely seen threads and comments that show so little understanding of a movie.

While all the plot twists and relationship arcs were not spelled out word for word, the information was in the movie.

I am assigning everyone on this board to rewatch this movie and take much better notes. You then have 48 hours to submit some sensible, relevant threads that show you were paying attention.

You can do better than this.

[–] mrocco-1 8 years ago

I would really like to know your comprehension of this movie! I just finished watching this and came here to read what others thought. Very surprised by the posts, or lack thereof.

What I wanted to read others talking about was the drive for perfection, the almost OCD aspect of the kind of people who are the best at what they do. The propensity for self destruction that a quest for perfection can do, in particular when added to a damaged psyche filled with massive insecurities like Adam has due to his foster care childhood. The idea that no man is an island. Success, failure, then redemption. And of course change. I enjoyed this movie and thought the layers of what we didn't see but could piece together made this a great character study.

I loved the scene where the competing chef Reece told Adam that he was the best and that they needed him to make them better (my own twist on his words), the look on Adams face was brilliant. And the final family' dinner scene.

Maybe I'm way off from the point of your post and I too need to re-watch :) This is actually a movie that I could watch twice.

[–] safeweb310 8 years ago

No, in this case I believe this is one of the more intelligent posts about this movie. I like the insight into the chef's drive for perfection.

My favorite scene was when the maitre d told Adam the Michelin people were there in the restaurant and he did not attempt to do anything but serve them the food he served everyone else.

Very good comments, I would say you passed your final exam with an A.

[–] mrocco-1 8 years ago

:) Oh yes, that scene was pivotal. The moment we saw the change take hold. I would have loved to see/hear what went on in the therapy sessions. But you are so right about all the things being implied off screen that the details weren't necessary.

[–] nycarol 8 years ago

I just have to add my appreciation for your intelligent, well-thought out and analytical post. After reading way too many posts on this website that appear to be written by adolescents with extremely short attention spans, it's a pleasure to read something by someone who clearly watches films with respect for the medium.

[–] DanaShelbyChancey 8 years ago

I understand and agree with your post.

I also find a distinct layer, though not spelled out as such, that Adam is only 2 years into his recovery, and it is a long process with many stages.

I like the movie more every day after having seen it.

Gee Woodle, Space Kadoodle!

[–] artist formally known 8 years ago

I'm going to have to agree with you. And it's just not Imdb. This movie has a score of 6.6 yet it's the best movie I've seen in a long, long time.

Thats a clown question , BRO.......

CLOSE the FRIGGEN BORDER ALREADY!!!

[–] laverite 8 years ago

Completely agree!