Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Oct 04 '08
Pros: Good acting by the main players and key supporting actors
Cons: No real protagonist emerges in the film
Summary: A computer disc belonging to someone associated with the CIA is discovered by a janitor in a Washington DC fitness center. He hands it over to a pair of employees who think it has sensitive material on it. The disc's owner, though, knows that its ... read more
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Jul 17 '09
Pros: Great cast and premise.
Cons: Tries too hard and leaves you scratching your head ... in a bad way.
Summary: I like films by the Coen brothers, really I do.The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona, Fargo, No Country For Old Men; these are all among my favorite films. I didn't get a chance to see Burn Before Reading in the theater, but my friends, to a ... read more
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Nov 09 '08
Pros: - Witty script.
- Solid performances from star cast.
Cons: - Caricatures grow tiring.
- Narrative loses focus mid-way.
Summary: I like to think Burn After Reading came about when Joel and Ethan Coen fleetingly offered roles to those seated between their table and the podium when they went about collecting their multiple golden statues for No Country For Old Men at ... read more
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Nov 02 '08
Pros: sheer absurdity, funny at times, great casting, gorgeous cinematography
Cons: takes a certain type to appreciate their twisted sense of humor
Summary: The Coen brothers never fail to impress me as they continue to produce, write and direct an endless string of hit after hit, from Fargo, O Brother Where Art Thou, the acclaimed No Country for Old Men, to this latest piece, Burn after ... read more
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Oct 16 '08
Pros: Quirky, entertaining plot with some hilarious moments. Cast was g-r-e-a-t!
Cons: A few fairly violent scenes; ending was somewhat abrupt
Summary: This is the review for those of you who DO NOT want the entire story given away< i> When a new Coen Brothers movie comes out, it rsquo;s a 50 50 shot whether I rsquo;ll love it or it leaves me flat. I rsquo;m probably one of a handful of ... read more
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Sep 30 '08
Pros: Big laughs, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt stealing the whole show Cons: Some of the actors feel wasted in their roles
Summary: Ever since their debut of the 1984 film noir classic Blood Simple, the Coen Brothers have been a force to be reckon with. From screwball comedies like Raising Arizona, The Hudsucker Proxy, and Intolerable Cruelty to serious dramas ... read more
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Sep 30 '08
Pros: Funny story, excellent acting, brad pitts character
Cons: A little bit strange, may be confusing to some, bad ending
Summary: As an avid fan of the Coen Brothers, and a huge fan of The Big Lebowski, I had high hopes walking into the theatre to watch "Burn After Reading" starring George Clooney, John Malcovich and Brad Pitt(and some really crazy crazy women who's name I ... read more
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Sep 17 '08
Pros: Everyone gives energized performances. Malkovich and Pitt shine.
Cons: Tone is so important in Coen movies...and this one fumbles a little.
Summary: Let me state right here that I am a BIG fan of the Coen Brothers’ movies…but I also recognize that not all their films are created equal. Fargo, Miller’s Crossing, No Country For Old Men and Raising Arizona are at the ... read more
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Sep 16 '08
Pros: A few hilarious scenes, Some interesting "Coen" moments, Some originality comes through
Cons: Many scenes fall very flat, Pacing is way off, Many script issues
Summary: "Fargo" sits high up on my all time favorite list and the Coen's have not made anything close to the quality of it until "No Country" came out. That came close, but it didn't quite reach the level of originality of "Fargo". The advertisements for "Burn ... read more
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Sep 14 '08
Pros: Great cast, funny, easy to follow
Cons: Lots of "f" words, a bit of violence, implied sex
Summary: On a rare evening out my husband and I went to see this movie. I enjoy looking at George Clooney, though not particularly with a beard. I can take or leave Brad Pitt. But the previews made it look funny and I definitely didn't want to be disappointed ... read more
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Sep 14 '08
Pros: Award winning Oscars for everyone.
Cons: Some bad language, sexual innuendos, but actually no nudity.
Summary: I guess the best way to tell if you were going to see a good movie is if you find a director or producer that can make a movie five stars by switching from comedy to drama and back to comedy it again. That seems to be the case for this particular ... read more
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Sep 13 '08
Pros: Interesting plot and characters.
Cons: Not as funny as I hoped.
Summary: The Coen brothers' latest film offering, Burn After Reading, has been highly but oddly promoted. Even after seeing previews for this movie half a dozen times, I wasn't sure whether I was walking into a comedy, drama, or thriller. Nor did Mama ... read more
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Sep 12 '08
Pros: Brilliant performances and some wicked funny scenes. Cons: The violence robs some of the humor.
Summary: Burn After Reading. (2008) Directed by The Coen Brothers, Ethan and Joel.Osborne Cox: Give me the CD! Chad Feldheimer: Give me the money!Burn After Reading is almost a comedy of errors. Almost. The story starts ... read more
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Sep 12 '08
Pros: Great performances punctuate a story full of hilarious reversals. Cons: Takes too long to develop.
Summary: Burn After Reading is the latest film from the Coen Brothers, the writer/director duo whose No Country For Old Men won last year's Oscar for Best Picture. In perfect Coen-Brothers style, they've decided to alternate a serious film with a comedy. This ... read more
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Sep 12 '08
Pros: Great acting, writing, directing in this hilarious Coen's return to comedy
Cons: None
Summary: After a switch to serious drama in "No Country For Old Men", brothers Ethan and Joel Coen have gone back to the formula which has gained them fame and fortune. From their very first film, "Blood Simple", the Coens have specialized in a combination of ... read more
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