Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Sam P — 10 Jan 2012

"So what have we learned here?".

A very funny black comedy, in its own way just as bleak and unblinking as "No Country for Old Men"; just funnier.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Sam P on 10 Jan 2012.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Sam P — 10 Jan 2012

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