Burn After Reading ( Blu-ray )
The Coen Brothers return to black comedy territory, spinning a yarn of espionage and intrigue populated chiefly by the functioning clueless. John Malkovich is a CIA company man, unceremoniously dumped by the agency for over-indulging in the booze, and hellbent on revenge with an explosive memoir. When he leaves a disc containing the manuscript at his gym it is found by two not-so-bright employees (Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt) who think they've stumbled on the cash cow they've been waiting for. Tilda Swinton and George Clooney round out a sparkling ensemble in this smartly hilarious crime caper.
Year: 2008
Genre: Comedy, Thrillers & Suspense, Black Humour, Blu-ray Discs
Country: UK, France, USA
Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Starring: Brad Pitt, David Rasche, Frances McDormand, George Clooney, John Malkovich, Olek Krupa, Richard Jenkins, Tilda Swinton, J K Simmons, Elizabeth Marvel
Duration: 96 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains violence, offensive language and sex scenes.
7/10
Location in store: Comedy
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