Burn After Reading
Intelligence is relative.
A disk containing the memoirs of an alcoholic and former CIA agent, Ozzie Cox (John Malkovich), ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand) who attempt to sell it. An oversexed, fanatically fit, lactose-intolerant federal marshal, Harry Pfarrer (George Clooney) unexpectedly gets entangled in the blackmail scheme.
Critic Reviews:
- " Learning a valuable lesson isn't a necessary component in being highly entertained. " – Mike Massie
- " The Coen brothers find a way to mix both political thriller and dark comedy in Burn After Reading to give us a beautiful piece of cinema. " – Danielle Solzman
- " This is rather trivial territory for the Coens and the cast, but everyone involved is clearly having a good time. " – Micheal Compton