15
2008    1 h 36 mKomedie, Drama
7.078%65%6.7
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Osborne Cox je operační důstojník CIA, který bojuje o přežití. Jeho kariéra i manželství už dlouhou dobu nikam nevedou a Coxe chápe snad už jen láhev alkoholu. Harry Pfarrer je domýšlivý ministerský úředník, který za zády své ženy holduje internetové seznamce a ve sklepě si sám vyrábí sexuální pomůcky. Za zmínku stojí, že udržuje známost i s nespokojenou Ozzieho manželkou Katie (Tilda Swinton). Když Ozzie definitivně přijde o práci u CIA, rozhodne se ve své slastné nevědomosti napsat vzpomínkovou knihu. Bohužel netuší, že jeho žena si chystá vhodnou půdu pro rozvod a zmocní se rukopisu z jeho počítače. Disk se pak omylem dostane do rukou potrhlé zaměstnankyně fitcentra Lindy (Frances McDormand) a jejího natvrdlého kolegy Chada (Brad Pitt). Oba prosťáčci v tom vidí báječnou příležitost, jak přijít k penězům, ale nenapadne je nic lepšího, než svůj objev nabídnout Rusům. Tím se ovšem spustí řetězec událostí, které ukážou, jak tajné vlastně tajné služby můžou být.
Režie: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
  • George ClooneyHarry Pfarrer
  • Frances McDormandLinda Litzke
  • Brad PittChad Feldheimer
  • John MalkovichOsborne Cox
  • Tilda SwintonKatie Cox
  • Richard JenkinsTed
  • Elizabeth MarvelSandy Pfarrer
  • David RascheCIA Officer
  • J.K. SimmonsCIA Superior
  • Olek KrupaKrapotkin
  • Michael CountrymanAlan
  • Kevin SussmanTuchman Marsh Man
  • J.R. HorneDivorce Lawyer
  • Hamilton ClancyPeck
  • Armand SchultzOlson
  • Pun BandhuParty Guest
  • Karla MosleyParty Guest
  • Jeffrey DeMunnCosmetic Surgeon
  • Richard PoeStretching Gym Patron
  • Carmen M. HerlihyProspective Gym Customer
  • Joseph Banet27. března 2026
    "What the fuck is this!?" What a wild ride.
  • Pete Martinez10. ledna 2026
    Funny watching people run around trying to figure out and cover up a nonexistent conspiracy!
  • Em15. dubna 2025
    Burn After Reading is a hilariously offbeat satire that deftly skewers American absurdity with its eccentric characters and razor-sharp wit. So don’t Burn after Watching.
  • willbateau28. září 2025
    this movie sucked
  • thomasrogers75311. srpna 2025
    Brad Pitt was the only thing worth a damn in this movie
  • Michael Heimgartner29. července 2025
    Chaos, Paranoia, and Perfect Idiocy: A Summer Night with Burn After Reading I finally got the chance to watch Burn After Reading during a special summer open-air screening by Lake Zurich, with the Alps in the background - honestly, one of the most stunning settings I’ve ever experienced for a film. This one had been on my list for quite a while, and I’m glad I caught it in such an atmospheric way. The film is sharp, darkly funny, and pure Coen Brothers through and through. From the very start, the story taps into the absurdity of bureaucratic paranoia. A disc containing the memoirs of a recently dismissed CIA analyst ends up in the hands of two dim-witted gym employees who mistake it for top-secret intelligence. What unfolds is a chaotic chain of events built entirely on misunderstanding, vanity, and stupidity - and it works brilliantly because the Coens treat even the dumbest characters with surprising nuance. The cast is loaded with talent, and almost everyone has their moment. John Malkovich is hilarious and completely unhinged as the ex-analyst, Brad Pitt is unforgettable as the energetic but clueless Chad, and George Clooney once again proves he thrives in offbeat comedic roles. I’ve always felt Clooney doesn’t get enough credit for how naturally funny he can be. Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton add weight to the chaos with more grounded but equally eccentric characters. The chemistry between all of them is spot-on. What I really appreciated is the pacing. At just over 90 minutes, the film moves fast and doesn’t waste time. Not every gag hits, but the humor remains dry and biting throughout. It's one of those films that’s both silly and razor-sharp, managing to comment on government surveillance, personal ambition, and everyday stupidity all at once. There’s a sense of controlled madness in how the story escalates, and that’s something the Coens do better than almost anyone. Visually, the film is slick and polished - nothing overly flashy, but effective. The music, while subtle, complements the ironic tone. What makes Burn After Reading stand out is that it never tries too hard to be bigger than it is. It’s compact, self-aware, and doesn’t pretend to offer any deeper message beyond the fact that people are often the architects of their own chaos. It’s not the Coens’ best film, but it’s one of their most entertaining. If you enjoy dark, satirical comedies with a sharp script and top-tier performances, this one’s worth your time. It doesn’t try to change your life - it just wants you to sit back and watch the idiocy unfold. And sometimes, that’s exactly what I need.
  • mickerdoo28. června 2025
    AKA desperate idiots get themselves in a complete clusterfuck in the most hilarious way. Kudos Coens.
  • GrimeFiVideo9. června 2025
    Absurd and hilarious

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