Burn After Reading, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, is a satirical comedy featuring a prestigious cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand. Originally released in 2008, the film returns to Prime Video from August 1, 2024, then to Max from September 7, offering a new opportunity to enjoy this dark and hilarious farce about espionage and misunderstandings.
Osbourne Cox, a CIA analyst, is abruptly fired during a top-secret meeting at the Agency's Virginia headquarters. Upset, he returns home to Georgetown to write his memoirs and drown in alcohol. His wife, Katie, is having an affair with Harry Pfarrer, a married federal marshal, and decides to leave Cox for him. Meanwhile, in a Washington suburb, Linda Litzke, an employee at Hardbodies Fitness, is obsessed with the idea of undergoing cosmetic surgery. She is supported by her colleague, Chad Feldheimer, and is unaware that Ted Treffon, the gym manager, is madly in love with her.
Fate takes an unexpected turn when Linda and Chad find a CD containing information from Cox's memoirs. Convinced that they hold confidential information, they decide to take advantage of this discovery. However, Ted senses that "nothing good will come of this". Indeed, events quickly take a chaotic turn, leading to a series of encounters as dangerous as they are hilarious.
Burn After Reading will appeal to fans of black comedy and the Coen brothers. The film stands out for its absurdist humor, eccentric characters and biting dialogue. Audiences who enjoyed films such as Fargo or The Big Lebowski will rediscover the Coens' unique style and biting satire. The offbeat performances of George Clooney and Brad Pitt add an extra dimension to this farce about the world of espionage and the misadventures of ordinary people.
Burn After Reading is a hilarious and ingenious black comedy, typical of the Coen brothers' style. Available on Prime Video from August 1, 2024, then on Max from September 7, it offers an entertaining plunge into a world of misunderstandings and clumsiness. A must-see for fans of satirical comedy and zany storytelling.
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