A Coen Brother gem: Cluster f*g at high level intelligence. Hilarious. Superb acting. Terrific story.

Rating: 9/10 (9 July 2018)

The Coen Brothers wrote, produced and directed this gem. If you know these 2 brothers you wouldnt be reading these reviews, because the Coen Brothers are the pinnacle of genius of independent american cinema. Everything they make is worth watching and "Burn after Reading" is one of my most favorite comedies of their makings. Not suited for the popcornloving masses who want simple straight comedies. Entirely suited and strongly recommended for anyone else!
The story is about Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand who are working at a gym and discover a disc which they presume belongs to an intelligence agency. Because Frances McDormand is desperately in need for money for plastic surgery, together with Brad Pitt, they decide to extort an Cia agent for money in return for the disc with intelligence secrets. The Cia guy is played by John Malkovich in a truly hilarious roles. All roles are hilarious by the way. This is acting heaven! Alongside this already hilarious story there is a second storyline interwoven in which George Clooney has an affair which in an almost surreal and hilarious way becomes another clusterf*g at the Cia. The screenplay for this film was featured in the 2007 list of the 'most liked' scripts of the year. It 's a story to die for, pure genius.
As always a great thumping soundtrack by Carter Burwell. Beautiful photography and editing. Everything is perfect. How couldnt it have been, because it 's the Coen Brothers!