Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by John K — 25 Dec 2012

Hilarious AND unexpected. And poor Richard Jenkins...

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by John K on 25 Dec 2012.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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