Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Brian C — 06 Jul 2012

With an eccentric premise and unforgettable characters, Burn After Reading is another ingenious dark comedy from the Coen Brothers.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Brian C on 06 Jul 2012.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Brian C — 06 Jul 2012

More Reviews of Burn After Reading

The Coens are having none of it…

Remember a time you told a joke that you thought was hilarious only to be met with a smattering of polite chuckles…

Remember a time you told a joke that you thought was hilarious only to be met with a smattering of polite chuckles…

Out of all the Coen Brothers movies I've seen, this is the one I hated. Does that means it's bad and you shouldn't watch? No…

Quite a downer concept for a comedy, however black. Which is probably why it isn't very funny…

Strengths: The most appealing thing about this film is watching some of the most talented actors around as some very zany characters…

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

Disappointing after experiencing…

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…

Un film dall'umorismo molto particolare e sempre sopra le righe…

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