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Burn After Reading (2008)

Burn After Reading (2008)
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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. Osborne decides to write a book about his exploits, but an early draft of his work ends up lost at a gym where it's found by the dim-witted Chad (Brad Pitt, and the plastic-surgery obsessed Linda (Frances McDormand). They decide to blackmail Osborne in order to help Linda pay for the numerous procedures she wants to undergo. Things grow even more complicated when Linda starts an affair with Harry (George Clooney), who also happens to be sleeping with Cox's wife. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
George Clooney, Frances McDormand, (more)
Director(s):
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Burn After Reading

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. Osborne decides to write a book about his exploits, but an early draft of his work ends up lost at a gym where it's found by the dim-witted Chad (Brad Pitt, and the plastic-surgery obsessed Linda (Frances McDormand). They decide to blackmail Osborne in order to help Linda pay for the numerous procedures she wants to undergo. Things grow even more complicated when Linda starts an affair with Harry (George Clooney), who also happens to be sleeping with Cox's wife. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
60 mins

Complete Cast of Burn After Reading


Director(s):
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Writer(s):
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Producer(s):
Joel Cohen, Tim Bevan, Ethan Coen
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Profanity, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
Burn After Reading Awards:
  • 2008 - St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association - Best Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    John W.

    Weird, but it had its moments...some hilarious. Not a plot with characters that seem to have any sense ...goofballs, in other words. Even though the movie is so-so, the actors all did a splendid job. Language horrible....but so it is with too many movies...

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    Scott O.

    An unusual film, an unusual dark comedy. Interesting characters, great acting, wild story. You have to enjoy something different to like this one. I'd say if you enjoyed 'Being John Malkovich" and 'Big Loubouski", you will probably like this one.

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    Erin M.

    Cohen Bros. have done it again! Hilarious plot with typical Cohen Bros. twists and subtle humor. If you are a fan of their movies I strongly recommend this one. Many on here gave this a terrible review but they may not realize that the Cohens are artists and have created a niche within the film industry as being "wacky, weird," and just generally different from your processed Hollywood garbage of UBER-typical plots and plot resolutions. Do we really need another romantic comedy? In my eyes the Cohens have yet again innovated within their medium and genre!

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