Burn After Reading is just a super crazy movie. I didn't really laugh all that much, though the previews made it seem like the movie was a "roll on the floor laughing" movie... . However, there weren't any ROFL moments for me. It's an incredibly dark comedy, all focusing on the misunderstandings of each character in the movie. With the previews making it seem as though the entire movie is centered about Brad Pitt, the movie barely highlights on him and he ends up no longer being in it three fourths of the way in. The movie is just incredibly dark. There's a lot of swearing but the movie itself is quite slow paced. It's a lot of normal type characters doing normal every day things. Going to the gym, going to work, being fired, jogging, cheating on your spouse, and building sex toys. I wouldn't really recommend the movie for anyone who needs action packed movies or bust-your-gut comedies because it is neither. (Copyright picture: Burn After Reading, 2008)
Thanks for the heads-up Amber. I was actually wanting to see this one. Would you say it's one worth spending money on, or not so much? It sounded like there was a lot left to be desired. :]
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Yeah I dunno, I would say it would be worth seeing it at a discount theatre or renting it while it's on DVD...I really just don't fully understand that type of film. When I say "that type" you'll know exactly what I mean after you watch it. I did appreciate some of the scenes and the wonderfully wicked confusion that takes place..but otherwise it DID leave me wanting for more. :) thanks so much for commenting!
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