Burn After Reading is a seriously good time. And who wouldn’t believe that with it’s ridiculously long list of bitchin’ actors/directors? Last year the Coen brothers took us to a much darker place with the Best Picture winning No Country For Old Men, but this year, they show us a much lighter side of life.
The Coen brothers supply the film with a terrific, clockwork script (the kind we’ve learned to expect from them) that shows their fascination with those who fatally act first, before learning all the facts. Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt lead the whole cast with their comedic prowess. Pitt is a good actor, there’s no doubt, but his best roles are the ones of the stupid pretty boy, and Burn is the perfect example. The rest of the cast seems to be a who’s who of the acting world (Tilda Swinton, despite being involved in that Narnia nonsense, must have joined this esteemed rank as of her Oscar win earlier this year).
The plot is so complicated (and I don’t want to give away any spoilers), a summary isn’t really possible. At the end, it doesn’t make a whole lot of a sense, but suffice it to say, this film is terrifically funny, and you should watch it.
Bitchin' Stars: 
Rottentomatoes: 78% – Cream of the Crop: 54%
Below is the ‘approved for all audiences’ trailer, and the redband trailer (squeamish be warned).
Tags: Brad Pitt · Burn After Reading · Ethan Coen · Frances McDormand · George Clooney · Joel Coen · John Malkovich · Tilda Swinton3 Comments
I attempted a summary in my review, don’t know how well it turned out. Either way, Burn is hilarious.
‘Narnia nonsense’ – Exactly. Glad to know others dislike that mess as much as I do.
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