Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Jorge T — 14 Apr 2012

Superb cast. McDormand, Clooney, Malkovich, and Pitt shine! Ethan and Joel Coen do it again! Full of laughs and.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Jorge T on 14 Apr 2012.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Jorge T — 14 Apr 2012

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A movie that finely highlights just how overrated the Coens are. They have no ear for comedy whatsoever…

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

An unfortunate low point for all involved…

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Burn After Reading is clever and pays off in the end, but the first half doesn't always work with so many storylines being explored…

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…

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

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

I had a simply delightful time with this wacky comedy…

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