Burn After Reading
What incredible tripe - crocko
I've been a long time fan of the coen brothers films, have seen most of them and enjoyed them, this however was not only the worst coen bro film i've seen but one of the worst movies i have ever seen in my life, despite the few cheap laughs caused primarily by secondary characters. I can honestly say that this film is beyond bad, the funniest thing tht happened in its proceedings was a guy falling down the steps of the cinema I was watching this piece of filth in. I wouldnt waste my time, money or self respect by sitting thru this desperate attempt at amusing an audience
Review published on the 25 October 2008 23:31
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17 October 2008 11:19
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