Burn After Reading (2008)

Though we saw this in its initial run, I left the theater somewhat disappointed and I can still see why. There are a lot of characters introduced early and we don't know why we should care nor who the hero(es) and/or villain(s) might be. But, despite the slow start, the story does come together -- basically in the character of JK Simmons -- who doesn't even show up until at least halfway through the story. His responses to what's happening distill the story into the hilarious clusterfuck of banality it is. Also: Clooney's never been funnier.

B+