Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Conor H — 24 Mar 2013

Some very funny parts, but I just couldn't shake the whole idea that They did it twenty times better with the big lebowski.

This review of Burn After Reading (2008) was written by Conor H on 24 Mar 2013.

Burn After Reading has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Burn After Reading (2008) by Conor H — 24 Mar 2013

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