Burning
2018, drama, mystery, suspense
148 minutes
An aspiring writer goes to the airport to pick up a high school friend returning from a trip to Africa but is disheartened to see her with another man.
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10
2019-01-29
A meditation on class struggle and youthful frustration and loneliness in the form of a mystery film. Read more
10
2018-10-20
You can trust me that what Burning does is the genuine and subtle work of a master, perfectly crafted by director Chang-dong Lee. Read more
8.3
2018-12-14
For a lengthy film that is never bashful about taking its time, Burning is an intriguing puzzle throughout most of its runtime. Read more
8.0
2019-04-15
The cinematography visually complements this – with its lingering gaze it too seems to gesture towards the motives and feelings which go unrecognised, unspoken, unexpressed. Read more
8.0
2018-11-20
The resplendent soundtrack and the naturalistic performances make a significant contribution to the success of this achingly poignant meditation on passion, in its strangest forms. Read more
8.0
2018-10-21
But boredom is a transient emotion, not to be trusted, and for all its imperfections this is a movie that will stay with you long after far more ‘exciting’ thrillers have been forgotten. Read more
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8.0
2019-03-18
Burning is als een smeulend vuurtje dat langzaam toewerkt naar een zinderde climax. De film roept een hoop vraagtekens op, maar laat het beantwoorden daarvan volledig over aan de kijker. Read more
6.0
2018-10-17
Hoewel de spanning zich opbouwt, is de film redelijk voorspelbaar en duurt hij erg lang. Toch roept hij ook vragen op, wat hem het kijken de moeite waard maakt. Read more
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