Cooking from the heart

Friday, October 30, 2015

Burnt tells the story of a special breed of people who cook to express themselves. Such people are called foodies because they pay undivided attention to food, and cook to impress.

Chefs are also classified as foodies. Burnt is a remarkably funny and emotional story about the love for food, the love between two people, and the power of second chances.

Hangover funny man and American Sniper star Bradley Cooper (Adam Jones) is a top chef this time around and alongside him actress Sienna Miller (Helene) who was his wife in American Sniper plays a supporting role as his second in command in the kitchen. Director, John West, famous for political TV hit series The West Wing, brings this kitchen life to us.

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Cooking from the heart

Burnt tells the story of a special breed of people who cook to express themselves. Such people are called foodies because they pay undivided attention to food, and cook to impress.