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- Michael Heimgartner29 juillet 2025Chaos, 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.
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Burn After Reading a été publié sur 12 septembre 2008.
Burn After Reading a été réalisé par Ethan Coen, Joel Coen.
Burn After Reading sa durée est de 1h 36min.
Burn After Reading a été réalisé par Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
Osborne Cox est un analyste à la CIA en difficulté. Sa femme, Katie, s'adonne peu à la compassion. Harry Pfarrer est un marshal fédéral assez porté sur le sexe. Linda Litzke et Chad Feldheimer sont employés du club de remise en forme Hardbodies Fitness. Et ils vont découvrir un CD appartenant à Osborne Cox, ce qui ne rassure pas le directeur de la salle de sport, Ted Treffon, qui est amoureux de Linda. Tout ce petit monde va se trouver mêlé pour des aventures trépidantes au cœur de quelques maux de la société américaine…
Les personnages principaux de * Burn After Reading * sont Harry Pfarrer (George Clooney), Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand), Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt).
Burn After Reading est classé « U ».
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Burn After Reading a obtenu une note de 6.5 /10 de la part du public.
Burn After Reading disposait d'un budget de 37 M $US.
Burn After Reading a rapporté 163,7 M $US au box-office.