Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Jason M — 18 Nov 2011

The funniest Coen Brothers picture by far. It's just as funny after the fourth watch as it was after the first.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Jason M on 18 Nov 2011.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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