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September 12th, 2008

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A CIA agent decides to write his memoirs after being fired from the agency, is then launched into a world of political intrigue when his wife's divorce attorney steals the book and it ends up in...
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Directed:
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Written:
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Starring: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton
Starring: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton
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Another **** crazy Coens experience. First honestly funny movie I think I've seen in a while too. What's cool is that it's a quasi-dark/light-hearted (I didn't even know you could have it both ways) comedy with great performances by the ensemble...
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Posted aug 26, 2009 7:30 pm pt
This movie is a rare movie when it comes to my tastes. It is one of the few movies where I could find absolutely nothing I liked about it. I did not think it was funny at all. The storyline was absurd and the acting was average at best. I can say...
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Posted jan 18, 2009 4:51 am pt
Although it leaves you with nothing after it's done, Burn After Reading is entertaining while it lasts. It WILL make you laugh, and if you've got the stomach for the dark humour, then you will appreciate it. Again, there is no point to it, but...
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Posted nov 25, 2008 1:35 pm pt
Burn After Reading is a very traditional Coen Brothers film...
A CIA agent decides to write his memoirs after being fired from the agency, is then launched into a world of political intrigue when his wife's divorce attorney steals the book...
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A CIA agent decides to write his memoirs after being fired from the agency, is then launched into a world of political intrigue when his wife's divorce attorney steals the book...
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Posted oct 17, 2008 6:20 am pt
Good movie. Great cast and a nice mix of comedy and thriller! Worth watching.
Posted oct 12, 2008 5:17 am pt
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