Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Joe G — 22 May 2012

A twisted plot intermingled with comedy and also sincerity. Another well directed and written film by the Coen brothers, but they have indefinetly done better.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Joe G on 22 May 2012.

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