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Summary: Hey, this is a private residence... man
Review: If you like quirky humor, this movie is for you. I'm surprised that this flick hadn't produced a larger cult following because it's one of those movies where with each viewing, it just gets funnier and funnier. Highly underrated. Ofcourse it helps if you're a pothead.Notice the Dude's mood immediately after that doctor's visit. F'n classic.
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Summary: I'm a Shamus: Doghouse Riley.
Review: This film leaves egg all over the faces of the paid reviewers. How stupid could they be? Like Dr Samuel Johnson, who said "Nothing odd will do long. Tristram Shandy did not last." Tristram Shandy has only lasted 250 years so far, and it's no odder than TBL. There's not much to add to what thousands of intelligent, discriminating fans have already said: this is one of the funniest films of all time. I will make one point, though. Some people have noticed that TBL is similar to The Big Sleep. Others have noticed that the 69c cheque Jeff writes is dated Sept 11, 1991. But has anybody noticed the date on the [money amount]IOU signed by Carmen Sternwood in The Big Sleep? Yup, Sept 11th, 1945. Incredible, isn't it?
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Summary: It's a trip
Review: This movie is a definite trip. This is a favorite among my friends and me. It has a great cast. Everyone did and excellent job with their roles; each character was unique. The writer for this film must have been gifted with creativeness. There are parts that I couldn't help put bust up laughing out loud each time I see them. It is not like any other film I have seen. It is refreshing each time I watch it. I watch a lot of movies and there are copious amounts of them that fall into formulas for whatever genre they may belong to, but this film is a breath of fresh air from all those movies. Don't get me wrong, I love those movies also, but I find it necessary to own a movie that allows you to take a step out of the circle from time to time. If you can appreciate the freedom and creative abilities it takes to make a film, this one is for you.
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Summary: Raymond Chandler, Dude
Review: The Coen brothers have a knack for taking a genre and turning it in upon itself. In The Big Lebowski they present 'The Dude' in a fantastic performance of a guy in love with white russians (milk and kaluah) and bowling. His adventures are that of a stoner Ramond Chandler with a truly great and over the top performance by John Goodman as his buddy/partner. The dream sequences are funny, scenes in the film that don't initally make sense are funny. You might not even understand what's going on but there's a light surreal air that makes everything sensible.
This is a great choice for the DVD format as seeing this movie several times reveals more with each viewing. The plot hangs by threads but the situations The Dude experiences and more importantly the way he reacts make for some fantastic comedy. If you need linear stories this might not be your cup of tea but if you enjoy the feel of a film, it's look and overall attitude you'll enjoy The Big Lebowski.
The interview segment of the DVD is excellent as the Coen brothers explain how the film develops and what they were trying to accomplish. But do yourself a favor, watch it a couple of times before playing the interview. See if you got what they were after. The other thing that's great about this film are the number of memorable lines and absurdist situations. The film looks gorgeous and the plot does make sense in it's own little world's set of logic. Jesus, the child molester bowler is a classic. Offensive and funny at the same time.
This is a entertaining film on multiple levels.
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Summary: An example of the ideal comedy
Review: Though it's not for everyone, those who do find the Big Lebowski funny find it extremely funny. What makes this movie so good is not the plot, but the well written charcters that drive it. You have the Dude, a lovable slacker/stoner, his best friend and bowling buddy Walter, a Vietnam vet that serves as his near-complete contrast: the yin to the Dude's yang if you will. Then we have Jesus Quintana, a convicted pedophile and bowling rival whose brief but brilliant presence in the film testifies not only to how ingenious the Coen brothers are but how excellent of an actor John Tuturro is (he has a screen time of about 3 minutes yet is one of the most memorable characters). Another highlight of the film is the pair of incredibly shot dream sequences the Dude experiences, both incorporating bowling in some twisted way. If you know good comedy when you see it, I assure you that you will ove this movie.
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: If you like the Coen brothers, you will love this. Jeff Bridges is perfect as the pothead "Dude". It gets better with each successive watching.
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Summary: My favorite movie!!!!!
Review: Awesome! If you like Coen stuff you will love this. I think this is their best film. I do have one complaint. On the cover of the DVD it describes the carpet as the one that made the room "hang together." Did the person who wrote that ever see the movie. The rug "tied the room together." If you are going to quote from a movie like this at least get it right, especially on the box. Though the box was written by ..., the movie is genius. Get it and watch it over and over. It just keeps getting better.
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Summary: OFF THE HOOK!
Review: The Coens have out-done themselves with this comic caper! A performance by John Turturro for the ages! Jeff Bridges and John Goodman are choice selections in their roles. Entertaining plus an eclectic mix for the soundscape spanning Kenny Rogers to Bob Dylan. "Trip" scenes of psychodelia from "the dude" are priceless. See this one with friends, and make sure you have something to drink afterwards!
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Summary: The Big Lebowski
Review: You're either going to love it or hate it! I won't even try to describe the plot, because its really not that important. The movie is about a couple of incredibly funny characters brought to life by Jeff Bridges and John Goodman, and their love/hate relationship. "The Dude", played by Jeff Bridges rides an emotional rollercoaster of events, all brought about by a thug urinating on his rug in a case of mistaken identity. Egged on by his friend Walter (John Goodman) the Dude tries to recover his rug, and becomes caught up in the middle of plot which is almost impossible to follow - but somehow that just doesn't matter. This movie is full of good laughs of all kinds from start to finish. The dialog, subtle gags, and ironic turns of events will have fans rolling (am I wrong?). Bridges and Goodman are PERFECT in their respective roles. Watching the Dude's facial expressions alone is worth the cost of the movie, but it really offers so much more. If you're one of the people who love it, you'll want to watch it over and over. If you like the other works by the Coen brothers, this is a must have DVD.
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Summary: Couldn¿t have been better
Review: I must say this piece of art is exactly that. John Goodman and Jeff Bridges are phenomenal. Talk about getting into caricature! The fist time I saw the movie was great. The second was better. Every scene was, as captivating as the next and unlike many other movies it gets progressively better as the storyline unfolds. There aren't too many movies I would give 5 stars to but "The Big Lebowski" is well disserving of this rating.
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