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Bradley Cooper as Adam Jones in "Burnt"

Bradley Cooper as Adam Jones in “Burnt”

 

 

 

You know your enjoyment of a movie is problematic when you find yourself wishing you were watching a different movie involving similar subject matter.  As I watched Bradley Cooper’s latest, “Burnt,” I couldn’t help but think I’d much rather be watching “Chef” the delightful cooking comedy from last year.  Despite a good cast and lots of shots of delectable-looking entrees, “Burnt” suffers from an unsympathetic protagonist and a too-tidy resolution to problems that require more cinematic depth.  Continue reading