While I've never been a huge fan of the Coen Brothers, I've often felt like I can appreciate what they do for what it is. Burn After Reading, on the other hand, was mostly a disappointment. The acting was good, how could it not be with that cast? But it seemed like the Coen Brothers were trying a bit too hard to be "THE COEN BROTHERS". They were trying to live up to their reputations, which apparently have gotten to be too big for their britches.