阅后即焚
Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
本片根据曾于1977年至1981年间担任美国中央情报局局长的斯坦菲尔德·特纳的小说《高度机密：总统、中情局局长和特工》改编而成。 Osbourne（约翰·马尔科维奇 John Malkovich 饰）是CIA的资深分析员，因酗酒问题被开除。沮丧的Osbourne回到家中又不被老婆重视。他妻子Katie（蒂尔达·斯文顿 Tilda Swinton 饰）是个冷冰冰的职业医生，与财政部的Harry（乔治·克鲁尼 George Clooney 饰）偷情，在船上共度春光。Osbourne赌咒写一本自传来透露CIA的高极机密，却被一心想跟自己离婚的Katie错拿去记录调查自己的财政报告，后又不慎落在了健身房。被傻里傻气的健身房女员工Linda（弗兰西斯·麦克多蒙德 Frances McDormand 饰）和稍有点二百五的健身教练Chad（布拉德·皮特 Brad Pitt 饰）拾得，这下一直为整容手术费用发愁的Linda有了主意，决定去敲诈。这一群人的命运就因为这张光盘而发生了变化。
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- Joseph Banet2026年3月27日"What the fuck is this!?" What a wild ride.
- Pete Martinez2026年1月10日Funny watching people run around trying to figure out and cover up a nonexistent conspiracy!
- willbateau2025年9月28日this movie sucked
- Em2025年4月15日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.
- thomasrogers7532025年8月11日Brad Pitt was the only thing worth a damn in this movie
- Michael Heimgartner2025年7月29日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.
- mickerdoo2025年6月28日AKA desperate idiots get themselves in a complete clusterfuck in the most hilarious way. Kudos Coens.
- GrimeFiVideo2025年6月9日Absurd and hilarious
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阅后即焚 Trivia
阅后即焚 was released on 2008年9月12日.
阅后即焚 was directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen.
阅后即焚 has a runtime of 1小时 36分钟.
阅后即焚 was produced by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
本片根据曾于1977年至1981年间担任美国中央情报局局长的斯坦菲尔德·特纳的小说《高度机密：总统、中情局局长和特工》改编而成。 Osbourne（约翰·马尔科维奇 John Malkovich 饰）是CIA的资深分析员，因酗酒问题被开除。沮丧的Osbourne回到家中又不被老婆重视。他妻子Katie（蒂尔达·斯文顿 Tilda Swinton 饰）是个冷冰冰的职业医生，与财政部的Harry（乔治·克鲁尼 George Clooney 饰）偷情，在船上共度春光。Osbourne赌咒写一本自传来透露CIA的高极机密，却被一心想跟自己离婚的Katie错拿去记录调查自己的财政报告，后又不慎落在了健身房。被傻里傻气的健身房女员工Linda（弗兰西斯·麦克多蒙德 Frances McDormand 饰）和稍有点二百五的健身教练Chad（布拉德·皮特 Brad Pitt 饰）拾得，这下一直为整容手术费用发愁的Linda有了主意，决定去敲诈。这一群人的命运就因为这张光盘而发生了变化。
The key characters in 阅后即焚 are Harry Pfarrer (George Clooney), Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand), Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt).
阅后即焚 is rated R.
阅后即焚 is a 喜剧, 剧情, 犯罪 film.
阅后即焚 has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.
阅后即焚 had a budget of US$3700万.
阅后即焚 has made US$1.6亿 at the box office.