Fast paced and witty

Rating: Null/10 (1 November 2008)

This film is about two gym employees trying to sell a CD Rom that they believe contains confidential CIA data. Their plans go horribly wrong, costing them in ways they never imagine.
"Burn After Reading" is enjoyable to watch. It is fast paced, witty and has lots of twists. It has got a great cast so watching them is already a pleasure. Characters are introduced and developed well, and I care about them. Out of all the characters, I like Ted (Richard Jenkins) the best because he is the most sympathetic. He did not know about the plot until right at the end, but got dragged into it with a rather sad result. Chad (Brad Pitt) feels a little weird, I think Brad Pitt is not so suited to the gym instructor role.
The ending is a little rushed, as it wraps up the fate of all the characters in a short scene. I find that not so satisfying.