Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading reminded me of a more trifling and broadly comedic version of the Coen Bros.’ Fargo: dim schemers get in over their heads; some die horribly. I liked John Malkovich’s character the best; he is angry the entire movie and sputters at the stupidity he feels surrounds him. Also, he is responsible for the best, most shocked reaction from the audience, which at BAM where I saw the film tonight, crested from the front of the theater to the back in a wave of shock and horror, then exasperated laughter.