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Theatrical Release Date:
09/12/2008
DVD Release Date:
12/21/2008
Run Time:
95min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Focus Features
MPAA Rating:
R for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence.
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama
Plot: Joel and Ethan Coen's jet-black comedy Burn After Reading begins with CIA agent Osborne Cox (John Malkovich) losing his job. This prompts his long-suffering, unfaithful wife (Tilda Swinton) to consult a lawyer about divorcing him. Read More
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Spoiler: The gratuitous sexual scenes ruined this quirky little movie. Completely. I think it honestly would have been cute if not for that because we did wonder... where was all this leading. And the... ending was... interesting. Who would have thought lipo was important enough to commit espionage? It makes sense as an American movie with American characters I guess. Full Review
George and Brad, why did you accept to do this movie. I can't believe that have 6 nominations, everything about the movie is bad. The funny parts were not funny at all, and the script could be better ... wrote by a 10 years boy. Both of you, you are professionals, good actors, don't sale yourself for this kind of non-sense roles, that minimize your own potential. Every single person that saw the movie, really hate it. Sincerely and with much respect for both of you. Full Review
People say i am surprised how such actors were in such a bad movie well dont you think they let them read the script before they decide to be in the movie or make them do the movie at gunpoint? I feel... very sad for people that said the movie was not funny and waste of time. The movie was plain and simple hilarious, Pitt is such a a silly meathead that i was crying, Malkovich was funnier then ever and acted better then ever and Clooney was brilliant.with his obsessed and paranoid character. The movie is very unusual maybe thats why alot of people didnt like it.It shows plain and simple how stupidity exists in normal and everyday adults and in some parts of our society that are considered to be the most sophisticated. Full Review
what an absolute waste of time and money. these were talented and respected actors completely stupifying an entire nation of fans with this crap. this movie got such great reviews so what does that sa... y about these movie critics? they should be bagging groceries or working at a carwash, not hyping up garbage movies because of the star studded cast. shame on you critics and reviewers. Full Review
Pathetic!! I'm surprised that Brad Pitt and George Clooney would even consider doing such a ridiculous movie. John Malcovich too. Absolutely stupid. I'm glad I didn't pay to see it at the theatre.
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