Another cracker from the Coens

Rating: 7/10 (28 December 2010)

The best thing about the Coen Brothers is that, they can create a half a dozen of main characters and then make up a ludicrous plot that intertwines between them. Burn after reading is no exception.
The cast first of all is spot on. Second of all, the pacing is spot on. The film is not overblown nor does it try to focus on one particular character. You'll be seeing plenty of Pitt and Clooney , who are both brilliant.
From the get go, we are thrown in straight to the action. As like most Coen films, nothing is spoon fed to you. If you miss ten minutes of this film then you'll most likely get lost as there always a twist and turn every couple of minutes.
The final 15 minutes are hilarious, especially the last scene. Plus, there are also many other golden moments such as the Russian embassy and the reveal of Clooney's all mighty creation.