Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Jason W — 28 Dec 2012

Entertaining. Definitely Cohen Brothers lite.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Jason W on 28 Dec 2012.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Jason W — 28 Dec 2012

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I did not get into this movie. I lie things that are a little crazy, but I had trouble getting into this one…

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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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