The film has a good line up cast, but the script is not really that strong enough to utilize all the talent in the cast. There seemed to be some scope for Pitt's character but the act was too short. George Clooney's performance is pretty good. But again the script doesn't seem to have the substance required. I sat through the movie expecting the Coen Brothers to create magic as the plot proceeds (like they usually do) but that moment never seemed to come at all. The Coen brothers definitely were not successful at showing what they saw in the plot. I really don't understand the very high rating. Or it could be just me. Not a movie to watch if you expect a lot from the Coen brothers. You'd just get disappointed.
Review of Burn After Reading
