Burning
critic Reviews
, 95% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Burning patiently lures audiences into a slow-burning character study that ultimately rewards the viewer's patience -- and subverts many of their expectations.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDavid StrattonThe Australian
Burning...refers to the resentment and the anger felt by the young and struggling towards the rich and overbearing. Revelations like these hover just beneath the surface of this beautifully directed mystery.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreWenlei MaNews.com.au
Lee hypnotises with his story of a love triangle, crafting a movie that could be described as visual poetry.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJake WilsonThe Age (Australia)
This is the kind of film that all but demands a second viewing in order to appreciate the complex elegance of the design, assembled from details systematically calculated to lend themselves to more than one interpretation.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCharlotte O'SullivanLondon Evening Standard
Wave your lighters in the air. This bleak movie is one of the year's best.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreWendy IdeObserver (UK)
It's chilling and brilliant.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMark KermodeKermode & Mayo's Film Review
Burning casts such a strange spell.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJuan Pablo RussoEscribiendoCine
... A captivating film that explores mysteries, class struggles, and fiery love triangles. [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBrian EggertDeep Focus Review
Perfectly calibrated as a piece dependent on nuanced performances and an exacting tone, Burning rewards those willing to invest and engage in all that Lee refuses to spell-out or show to his audience.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreTaylor BakerDrink in the Movies
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Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCarolyn HindsBut Why Tho? A Geek Community
Characters and viewers are taken on a journey that both fascinates and unsettles.
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