Burnt as told

Rating: 7/10 (13 April 2009)

I think it would be easy to miss the point of this film. How else do you follow up your second Oscar winning film - one that was universally acclaimed? By making something disposable. I think the Coen's are too clever to play the game and try to top No Country for Old Men only to be chastised. The clue is in the title.
This film is typically Coen & while it may not have all the familiar tics, the tics are more in the making and timing of the film (and that title). It's witty, well observed, well directed & well acted. I don't think it's supposed to be laugh out loud funny & Clooney & Pitt are excellent.
I won't waste much more time considering this one as i don't think we're really supposed to. Solid.