Burn Burn Burn (2015) Reviews

• This film is a gem!

  saraharruda2016-10-13

  If you're trying to find that Friday night film that a couple can agree on, look no further. It's so refreshing to watch a film with two strong female leads that isn't a "chick-flick" - a film that makes you laugh while tackling important subjects. This road-trip movie takes you on a beautiful ride around the UK, alongside two neurotically charming girls dealing with some big issues following the death of their best friend. Although the premise is a bit dark, the writing is funny & sassy - and the caliber of the actors delivers genuine and poignant performances. It has an indie film down-to- earth grit, while feeling a lot more polished and sophisticated. This film is a gem!

• Fantastic emotionally charged movie with depth and unique characteristics.

  alexa_russell2016-09-25

  I enjoyed this film very much. The artistic effort is easily recognized as you watch it. The story was unique and acting seemed very authentic. It's easy to see why this film has won such a prestigious award and has such great reviews. The emotion seems so real and it's great to see a movie with such strong female leads. It was also nice to see a film with a lesbian as a main character and for her not to die in some tragic way. This representation is important and this film made it happen in a way that made the character more than her sexuality. It was also refreshing that this movie wasn't simply all about a love interest. There was depth to this film that we often don't see in modern films. If you are looking for an emotional movie with lots of facets then you have found the right one. Also LOVED the music used in this film! Candy Says made the film that much more amazing! It's a must watch!

• Don't believe the other user's review!

  fiatosospeso2016-09-09

  I was so glad this movie had positive rates (and it still does),but when I saw that there was only one review of some user who didn't like it saying the most absurd of things about it, I genuinely got mad. You don't have to like a movie, we all have different tastes so I'm not saying that everyone is gonna love it as much as I did, but someone who didn't even understand the plot should not feel entitled to say other people not to watch it. I'm so sorry that you didn't find the movie funny, a movie that is not even suppose to make you laugh. This movie instead is very dramatic since it focuses on different aspects of life and death, but it is also a joy to watch. If you've never watched it please do, just give it a shot cause I'm sure you won't regret it.

• A satisfying journey

  chris-456202016-11-23

  Burn Burn Burn takes what I think is the rare, successful stab of tackling something dark and honest (the death of a close friend) as a comedy while not shying away from the realities of the situation. Through both the very strong performances and writing, you really get the sense that this is a lived in and complicated friendship. And I think that's really what stuck with me and why I feel its an enjoyable ride. This is a road movie with heart, and one that crucially never loses sight of its relationships. It might be sadder than you were expecting, it might be funnier. But to me, this film hits in the exact right spot. Life is funny and sad at the same time, and all the more rewarding for it. Just like 'Burn Burn Burn'.

• road trip film... two chicks hit the road

  ksf-22016-11-23

  Seph and Alex go on a road trip to scatter the ashes of their recently deceased friend Dan. Laura Carmichael and Chloe Pirrie star in this comedy... i'm thirty minutes in, and no laughs yet. (It IS listed under comedies on Netflix.) Some pretty serious stuff here.. they carry a laptop and occasionally play scenes from Dan's video-will as they visit the places he wants to be scattered. I guess the "comedy" part is the quirky characters they run into along the way. So much discussion of death. The confrontation at the ATM was annoying, as was the repeating flashbacks, and the constant swearing, berating and abuse from the guy that's already dead. I think this film has been listed under the wrong category. So... was Seph "confessing" to Alex on the cross, like Jesus ? and everyone's name is symbolic. Seph is short for Persephone... princess of the underworld. Alex... Alexandra... protector of Man. Diana, the woman they pick up, named for the Goddess of childbirth and women, and she talks about her son "Dan", which just HAPPENS to be the name of the friend whose ashes they are scattering. the irony. It's OK. Entertaining as a road trip film, but all the symbolism and the arguing and the anger can take its toll. Not a bad film, just MUCH more serious than i was expecting. Pretty heavy, serious stuff.