not even a smile

Rating: 2/10 (27 January 2009)

I have now watched this movie twice and still haven't even had a glimmer of a smile on my face. What a waste of good talent - Hollywood, and good time - mine. I was happy with Tilda Swinton's performance but she was not in the movie for laughs. The rest of the performers were very mediocre and maybe when I get older I will understand more about these things-- I turn 73 next month. The use of the four letter word is so over-done and over-rated and is nothing like "In Bruges" which was a class production. I have read the synopsis and now know what was going on -- but without this I was so lost or perhaps I am just stupid. On that score I certainly did not get any enjoyment out of "burn" - who wants to be plain stupid. Coen Brothers--- I did like some of your other movies so don't give up!