Burnt Year
Burnt Year

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Burnt Year

2018
Movie
160 min
English

After Catherine Mure graduates from college, she begins to learn that life doesn't always turn out the way she had planned. Over the course of a year, she goes through multiple events which cause her to have a change in heart and alter her view of how she's lived life up to this point.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Dan BrownGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by fragmented memories of a traumatic event, finds herself drawn into a dangerous investigation when she discovers evidence suggesting the incident was not what it seemed. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens her own life and the lives of those around her. The truth becomes a perilous journey through a landscape of deception and buried secrets.

Critical Reception

Burnt Year received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. The film explored dark themes and presented a narrative that divided viewers on its effectiveness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and solid lead performance.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot that fails to deliver a satisfying resolution.

  • The film's dark tone and psychological elements were a point of contention.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's attempt at a complex thriller and found the acting by the main cast to be a strong point. However, many felt the storyline became too complicated and the ending did not adequately tie up loose ends.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Dan Brown, is also a successful novelist known for his thriller novels.

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