Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Daniel M — 16 Nov 2011

How is this movie fresh? it lacks depth of anykind. it was enjoyable but that was about it. the best part was when the smiling brad pitt got his brains blown out.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Daniel M on 16 Nov 2011.

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