Burn After Reading DVD Review Film (2008)

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B URN AFTER READING DVD REVIEW

Certificate: 15

Genre: Comedy

Chris' Verdict On Burn After Reading DVD: 7/10- "I have enjoyed every Coen
brother film and Burn After Reading is no exception. Burn After Reading is more
relaxed than the more intense and oscar nominated No Country For Old Men. "

Ellie's Verdict On Burn After Reading DVD: 6/10- "I was really looking forward to
this film because of the excellent cast, in particular Brad Pitt. Unfortunately, while the
performances were good and I enjoyed the film, it did not manage to live up to my
expectations."

For more information read the review below

Film Release date: 17th October 2008

Burn After Reading DVD Review

Burn After Reading is a combination of a number of mini sub-plots that eventually all
join together to make one large humorous plot. Due to the Coen brother's growing
fame and undoubted talent, they have been able to attract an all-star cast including
Brad Pitt, George Clooney, John Malkovich and Tilda Swinton. Each character has
their own part to play. Their lives are joined by deceit, lies and adultery. George
Clooney's character, seems to be the biggest adulterer who always has the feeling
that he is being followed. While John Malkovich plays a recently sacked government
worker who has decided to retire to write his memoirs. In stark contrast, Brad Pitt is a
hyper gym instructor, who becomes involved in more than he can handle.

I may not go into depth and explain the plot because to be honest even after
watching the film, I am not exactly sure what was happening. However, for me that
was an endearing characteristic but it may be slightly annoying to some viewers.
Moreover, the humour is tailored to an adult audience. The few younger people that
were in the audience did not seem to laugh and seemed distinctively unimpressed at
less than subtle references to the humorous inadequacies of the American
government. Despite the humour, of which there was plenty, the film still lacked a
certain something and did not reach the same heights that I had expected. This
feeling of disappointment was made worse by the quite abrupt and frankly terrible
ending.

As you might expect from a film with a good cast, the acting was good from start to
finish with particularly good performances from Brad Pitt and John Malkovich, who
have an amusing meeting. Those of you hoping for a Brad Pitt, George Clooney
relationship like that of the Ocean films will be disappointed. The one meeting
between their two respective characters lasts for around 10 seconds. I think with such
a good cast, with a slightly better script, this film could have been much more
enjoyable.

Overall, despite some negative points, I still really enjoyed Burn After Reading but I
would only recommend going to see it for certain people. For those of you, like me,
who quite enjoy a slightly mad and crazy plot that has little rhyme or reason then like
me, you will enjoy Burn After Reading. The whole cast provide good performances
but unless you find the type of humour funny then you will not enjoy the film and it is
not worth you going to see it.

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