Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Lisa S — 01 Jan 2016

Funny, all star cast, interesting interwoven plot.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Lisa S on 01 Jan 2016.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Storytelling at its finest, one of the Coen Brothers most underrated films comes from a bunch of silly yet hilariously written characters performed…

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By Brendan H (233) on 25 Sep 2017

A film rife in hyper-satire is redeemed by the fitting analysis of such events by two CIA executives, David Rasche and JK Simmons, which adds…

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By Aldair F (87) on 12 Dec 2017

A movie that finely highlights just how overrated the Coens are. They have no ear for comedy whatsoever…

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