Burnt
Burnt

Burnt

2015Movie100 minEnglish

Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users60%
Director: John WellsGenres: Drama, Cooking

Plot Summary

Adam Jones is a brilliant chef who destroyed his career with drugs and bad behavior. After a period of self-imposed exile and attempting to clean up his act, he returns to London with a new mission: to run a high-end restaurant and earn a third Michelin star. He assembles a new team of talented chefs, facing challenges from his past and intense pressure from critics and himself.

Critical Reception

Burnt received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Bradley Cooper's performance and the film's culinary aesthetics but criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the intensity of the kitchen drama and others finding it lacking in substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Bradley Cooper's charismatic performance.
  • Cited for its visually appealing depiction of the culinary world.
  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative and uneven character development.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent watch, with many appreciating the acting and the focus on the high-pressure world of professional cooking. However, some felt the storyline was too cliché and lacked genuine emotional depth.

Fun Fact

Bradley Cooper reportedly spent time in a professional kitchen, including working with Gordon Ramsay, to prepare for his role as a Michelin-starred chef.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Overall : Too many moments left a bad taste in my mouth to enjoy Burnt as much as I wanted to.** The beginning of Burnt reminds me of the beginning of a heist movie. Bradley Cooper assembles a team made up of the best of the best to ac...
Reno

Reno

> It is not perfect, but delicious. Movies about foods and chefs are quite popular since the beginning of the cinema. Not only among the food lovers, but the movie fans, critics as well common people decides to book a table at a nearby b...