Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Todd B — 23 Jul 2012

Pretty intense. I can't believe he shoots him. Pretty good actors.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Todd B on 23 Jul 2012.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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