Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Melina G — 16 Aug 2011

LOVED this movie. Brad Pitt is hilarious in this movie. The Script is really original and super funny.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Melina G on 16 Aug 2011.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Melina G — 16 Aug 2011

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