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Summary: O Brother, What a GREAT Film!
Review: So refreshing to see this film when I did....when inane movies like Pearl Harbor clogged the multiplexes I caught this gem at a low budget art house. True, I have recently been introduced to the genius that is the Coens and have been going ape for every thing they have done, but I think this film exceptional and would recommend it to Coen fans and non Coen fans alike. A good comic performance from the usualy flacid Clooney, usual brilliance from Turturro, and the best of the three, Tim Blake Nelson tie this Homer-based epic together. The synthesis of the writing, directing, and acting was complete and that is at the very heart of good theatre/film- the point when you can't tell who is responsible for the brilliance you are watching. The Coens have outdone themselves with this hugely comic and ultimately moving romp that leaves nothing left untied, and no plots left unwrapped and explained. Nothing in this film is there without meaning and purpose. A hillarious supporting performance from John Goodman is only one of the many laurels this film holds in it's ever so eccentric boughs. Immediately arriving on my top ten films list, besides being brilliant, this film inadvertantly contains on of my favorite sequences in film- a thrilling mix of the KKK, the wizard of oz, and a busby-berkley parody. The Coens have yet to do a commentary track (that being my favorite DVD aspect) but the producers of this DVD have covered it with other goodies- two featurettes and a couple of smaller behind the scenes type deals. I shouldn't say that the film is brilliant. I should just say that I love it, and that I would highly recommend the film (and the purchasing of the DVD) to anyone who loves great art.
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Summary: Surprisingly Good
Review: I was dragged to this movie, expecting it to be a predictable cornpone parody of southern life. Instead of being boring, the story was brilliant in dialoge, humor, and music. After seeing the movie, I immediately went to Amazon and bought a DVD for myself and one for the friend who talked me into seeing the movie.
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Summary: No title, just the words........
Review: Excellent movie, excellent use of music as part of the story. While not really a musical, it definitely uses music to speak for the characters and to seamlessly advance the storyline (instead of the typical "plot-on-pause" of most musicals as they get the song over with). George Clooney was extremely sharp as Ulysses and the rest of the cast made for some very memorable moments, too numerous to mention. A unique movie in that I can recommend it to my friends and the soundtrack to my dad........
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Summary: bad encoding ruins fine movie
Review: I have replaced my DVD of "o Brother" twice now- All three copies cause the DVD player to FREEZE at precisely the same frame at the tail end of chapter 20- this glitch can not be fast forwarded thru and it requires my player to be unplugged from the wall for 30 seconds in order to get the player working again.A terrific movie- but the DVD itself is awful.,
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Summary: Ingenious and Entertaining
Review: For those of you who complained about this movie, you obviosly have never read the Odyssey, by Homer, upon which this movie was loosely based. For me, being quite familiar with the story, "O Brother" came alive. Those scenes that "dont help the plot along" are actually cleverly inserted parallels to stories contained in the Odyssey. For example, the Sirens, the Cyclops, Ulysses' decent into hell, and fighting against his wife's suitors. Nearly every scene had a clever parallel, which made this movie more enjoyable ten-fold. Add the ingenuity with a genuinely funny screen-play and a stand-out performance by George Clooney, and you got yourself a winner. Kudos to the Coen Brothers
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Summary: hilarious
Review: makes fun of the south, but it is a funny movie.
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Summary: A surprising, funny trip through Depression-era South
Review: I didn't know what to expect from this movie since I had not heard much about it - especially after the opening credits stated it was based on Homer's Odyssey. What a treat! Not only was the music splendid, but the film was richly plotted and visually stimulating. We laughed out loud and actually cheered and applauded at certain points during the movie. And, yes, the Cyclops, men turned to animals, and the Sirens (my husband's favorite part) were all along for this strange and wonderful odyssey. A must see!
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Summary: Something different
Review: If you are looking for subtle humor, classic parody, or just want to see George Clooney in a role quite unlike any other he has ever played, this movie is for you. Losely based on Homer's "Odyssey," the story line revolves around early 20th century back-woods prison escapees and their adventures while eluding recapture. I found the film to be very funny visually as well as with the clever writing. Clooney was terrific in his strange role. I bought the DVD after having seen the movie in the theater. Enjoyed it even more watching it at home.
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Summary: "I'm a Dapper Dan Man!"
Review: In their latest film, O Brother Where Art Thou?, the Coen Brothers use their quirky mix of humour and high brow production to satirize Homer's The Odyssey. Set in depression era south, the film is the comic saga of three convicts on the run done only as the Coen's can. Like all of their other films, this one contains an ensemble cast of characters unique and compelling. First, we have Ulysses Everett Mcgill (played to the hilt by George Clooney), a smooth talking man with a streak of vanity a mile wide. He has a tendency to repeat things (as most Coen characters do) and has a thing for his hair and hair pomade. George's performance shows he is an actor capable of true greatness. Why he wasn't nominated for an Oscar for this performance is beyond me. The good thing is it garnered a Golden Globe for him, and was well earned. John Turturro makes an appearance in this film as well (seems like he is in almost every Coen film). Here he plays the serious side kick named Pete and delivers a great performance in this role. The best part is his reaction to The Sirens. Not quite as good as his performance in The Big Lebowski (that was the best!) but nonetheless, quite good. All of this is set against a backdrop of beautiful scenery and wonderful cinematography thanks to longtime Coen Brother's collaborator Roger Deakins. Once again the technical aspect of the film is right on the money, the film is stylish without being campy. The musical score, supplied by T Bone Burnett, is a wonderful amalgamation of blues, bluegrass, gospel and more. I can highly recommend this film if you wish to add a bit of Coen brother quirkiness to your collection. Rating: 4 1/2 Stars
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Summary: 5 star movie
Review: This movie was like a breath of fresh air. I loved the dry humor.It was nice to see something original. I even enjoyed it more the second time.I highly recommend adding this film(DVD) to your movie collection.
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