Burn Burn Burn
Burn Burn Burn

Burn Burn Burn

2016Movie106 minEnglish

Following the death of their friend, two girls in their late twenties embark on a road trip to spread his ashes. Seph and Alex take turns driving. Dan is in the glove compartment, in tupperware, decreasing in volume as the trip progresses.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users88%
Director: Chloë ZhaoGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

After her mother's death, a young woman discovers a list of items her mother wanted her to find and deliver to specific people. She enlists the help of her two best friends to embark on a road trip across the country to fulfill her mother's final wishes. Along the way, they encounter a series of eccentric characters and confront their own personal issues.

Critical Reception

Burn Burn Burn received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, heartfelt performances, and unique take on grief and friendship. Audiences also responded well to its blend of comedy and drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and funny exploration of grief and friendship.
  • The film balances its emotional depth with genuine humor effectively.
  • Features strong performances from its lead cast.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's witty dialogue, relatable characters, and the way it handled sensitive themes with a light touch. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit predictable, but overall sentiment was very positive.

Fun Fact

Director Chloë Zhao would later go on to achieve significant critical and commercial success with films like 'The Rider', 'Nomadland', and 'Eternals'.

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