Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Gretchen W — 20 Apr 2012

I found this movie sooo entertaining and funny! plus I got pitt and clooney eye candy!

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Gretchen W on 20 Apr 2012.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Gretchen W — 20 Apr 2012

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