Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Patrick K — 05 Jul 2014

One of the worst movies I have ever seen...

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Patrick K on 05 Jul 2014.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Patrick K — 05 Jul 2014

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This movie gets funnier every time I watch it…

Burn After Reading is untranscendent, a little tired, the first Coen brothers picture on autopilot…

A quirky chaotic film that has it's moments…

Easily one of the Cohen Brother's most underrated films…

I had a simply delightful time with this wacky comedy…

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Una roba completamente insensata, che però mi ha strappato qualche sorriso. Oltre non mi spingo perché non mi sembra una trovata poi così geniale…

Quirky humor which is usually the only movie humor I enjoy. The acting was well done, even Brad Pitt which usually I can only see as himself…

One of my favorite comedies. Definitely the Coen Brothers at their funniest…

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