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Summary: Great Movie, Lousy DVD
Review: If you're thinking about buying this DVD, you should know:1. It is in an "anamorphic widescreen" (2.35-1) format. This is that skinny format that cuts off about 25% of the screen at the top and 25% at the bottom. Unlike other DVDs, there is no other option. VHS appears to be the only alternative. 2. Buena Vista (Disney) decided to include previews of three of their turkeys that load automatically at the beginning. You can avoid them by pressing the Menu button on your remote during a 3-second pause. Otherwise it's a great film.
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Summary: Great Movie, Great Soundtrack
Review: O Brother, Where Art Though? managed to revive a style of music many American had never heard before. It's soundtrack has found its way into many homes that it might never have gone before. The fantastic soundtrack manages to compliment a great film though. Knowing the Odyssey on which this story was based helps add some fun to the movie, however, it isn't necessary. I've found that whereas I know the story of the Odyssey and am able to identify certain characters and similarities, my parents had no such knowledge and I doubt their enjoyment of the film was any less than mine. George Clooney does one of his better film performances in this movie (second to Ocean's 11 perhaps) but it is the plethora of supporting characters and cast that help make this ancient story come to life. If for the sound track alone this movie deserves a recommendation, but I believe that even without its amazing soundtrack, it would be a phenomenal success.
Rating:
Summary: Great Movie, Great Soundtrack
Review: O Brother, Where Art Though? managed to revive a style of music many American had never heard before. Its soundtrack has found its way into many homes that it might never have gone before. The fantastic sountrack mangages to compliment a great film though. Knowing the Oddessy on which this story was based helps add some fun to the movie, however, it isn't neccessary. I've found that whereas I know the story of the Oddessy and am able to identify certain characters and similarities, my parents had no such knowledge and I doubt their enjoyment of the film was any less than mine. George Clooney does one of his better film performances in this movie (second to Ocean's 11 perhaps) but it is the plethora of supporting characters and cast that help make this ancient story come to life. If for the sound track alone this movie deserves a reccommendation, but I believe that even without its amazing soundtrack, it would be a phenomenal success.
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Summary: Not the Coens' best, but entertaining nonetheless
Review: The three star rating for this movie is a relative rating. By most standards, this is a pretty decent movie; by Coen movie standards, comparing it to "Blood Simple" and "Fargo," it doesn't quite come up to snuff. Very very very loosely based on Homer's "Odyssey" (the Coens admit that they have never read Homer), this movie feels more like a series of vignettes, only marginally connected to each other, loosely strung together. Some of the scenes, such as the revival down at the river, really don't seem to make much sense and do little to advance the storyline. Compared to some of the excellently constructed scripts of the other Coen movies, this plotline meanders considerably. As the movie approaches its conclusion, the plot becomes increasingly contrived in an effort to tie all the loose ends together. That being said, this is nonetheless an extremely enjoyable movie with some great lines (I don't want Fop, goddammit, I'm a Dapper Dan Man!) and engaging characters. Also, the soundtrack is simply top-notch. At times, I suspected that the Coens fell in love with bluegrass and crafted this movie just as an excuse to put together a good movie soundtrack. This was a fun movie to watch --- I guess I have just been spoiled by the very high quality of the other Coen films.
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Summary: Sing, O Muse, about the wrath of Achilles!
Review: Or better yet, sing bluegrass, country, and jazz in one of the most outstanding musical scores ever filmed, The Coen brother's stylish rendition of Homer's Odyssey set as a screwball comedy in depression era Mississippi. Style is a hard quality to define but easy to recognize. The Coen touch is splendid. The writing integrates the music as part of the story--no one just breaks into song without a reason. The cinematography is splendid, the pace never drags. It's a fun ride all the way through. The title is an homage to the master of wit and humor, Preston Sturges. In his 1941 classic 'Sullivan's Travels' the hero, a director disenchanted with the 'superficiality' of comedy wants to make a 'meaningful' film named--you guessed it--"O, Brother Where Art Thou?" In this 2000 classic, three inmates escape the penitentiary and are off in search of hidden treasure, guided by a blind seer. Cyclops, Sirens, (and great music ) awaits them of course but they don't know that yet. Actually, they don't know much of anything really, given the fact that two of them have room temperature IQ's. The third, Ulysses, played by a slick-talking George Clooney, posesses a vocabulary so incongrous for a convict that it's straight out of (another homage!) a W.C Fields film, whose sleazy characters oftentimes talked about "having an euphonious appellation" (a nice sounding name)as he hustled suckers out of their money. Likewise, Ulysses brings the same looney-tune comic effect in this film, when he spouts off about 'bifurcating', or 'paterfamilias '----while fleeing from the sheriff's bullets. It all ends happily ever after, as well it should. A delightful film.
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Summary: George Clooney at his best!
Review: This movie was really great. From the witty dialogue (especially by McGill) to the adventures to the improbable occurences, this is a movie worth watching. The music is also very good-and matches the time period of this movie (the Depression). Just by looking at the cover, this movie looks like an old-fashioned, boring film-but don't be tricked, this is a superb movie that is very memorable.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING
Review: This film went through my living room and the rest of the house like a wind of characters, thoughts, scenes and music. What a temp. It went with a speed of light. I had the feeling that this movie was made just in one take. Outstanding. The combination of the excellent screenplay, great director, good actors and the music that you cannot forget never ever made this filt the one of the best movies ever produced. I felt as I was picked by this movie, swirled around, taken to different places and than dropped on my head. And, I was happy. This movie made me happy. I enjoyed every moment of it and I cannot recommend it more than that. This is a show you would not forget.
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Summary: A total delight!
Review: What a wonderful film! There is so much to enjoy - the acting, the lovely washed out colors, the beautiful locations, and especially the music. I dare you not to sing along during the group sing of "You Are My Sunshine." I smiled and laughed through this entire movie.
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Summary: Mixed Nuts
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Summary: A GREAT FILM
Review: This is probably the best movie out there, its a great story and a lot of fun to watch.
theres laughter, sadness, and suspence.
ITS GREAT!
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