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Burn After Reading

Rated R for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence.

R 95min.
Comedy, Drama
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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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Harry Pfarrer
Linda Litzke
Osborne Cox
Katie Cox
Chad Feldheimer
Ted Treffon
Sandy Pfarrer
CIA Officer
CIA Superior
Cosmetic Surgeon

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August 30, 2009
OneWayOnlyJesus
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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.
January 29, 2009
REBECCABEBA2007
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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
January 26, 2009
mago1246
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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
January 09, 2009
HOLYCRAP 72
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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 say 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.
January 04, 2009
Clarecstone
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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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