Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Christian L — 22 Mar 2013

Only bright spot was Brad Pitt in an otherwise boring and nonsensical film.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Christian L on 22 Mar 2013.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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By Adam R (2,773) on 03 May 2017

Burn after watching as well. This movie stinks and isn't worth remembering. (First and only viewing - In my mid-twenties)…

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By Mitchell S (134) 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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