Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Eli C — 21 Dec 2011

This movie makes me laugh too hard. Pitt is brilliant, the political satire biting. A must see Coen flick.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Eli C on 21 Dec 2011.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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