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Bradley Cooperis difficult to pin down.
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But these traits cant carry a script that doesnt work.

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(Cooper loves a comeback character, but he needs more grace notes to stick the landing.)
Cooper even carried this skill off-set, and occasionallywhips up Philly cheesesteaksin a food truck.
That doesnt make up forBurnts shortcomings, but it speaks to Coopers zeal for craft.

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Thankfully, director David Wain understands how to ground that absurdity and sets Cooper up for success.
Cooper is at his best when he has meatier material, a role that’s a real challenge.
He largely succeeds here, but this is a more serviceable vehicle for Eastwood by way of Eastwood.

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Its a delicate balancing act, juggling paper-thin poise and manic desperation with ease.

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Cooper excels both on and off camera, making the set feel alive while transforming into the maestro.
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