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Summary: Too many people slept on this film
Review: This was the first film that the Coen Brothers released after their wildly popular 1996 hit "Fargo", which was a huge success from both a critical and commercial viewpoint. Unfortunately, it didn't garner the reviews and press that it deserved, and was a box office disappointment. Deservingly, it seems to have found a second life as a cult film, and has even spawned an annual gathering of fans of the file called Lebowski Fest.The plot is deceptively simple, as suggested by the description on the box - a hippie that's down on his luck gets mistaken for a billionaire with the same name as his by a couple of thugs, who "soil" his rug after he doesn't automatically comply with their demands. He goes to the home of the billionaire Jeffrey Lebowski hoping to be compensated for his soiled rug, and what follows is absolute insanity - the film is punctuated by several eccentric characters and the clever dialogue that has become associated with all Coen films. Some have said that this movie is pointless, but I think of it as being ambiguous and open to interpretation. This movie has the rare achievement of being at once simple and complex. The Dude is so leisurely and laid back, Walter is the confrontational member of the group, and Donny is the mild-mannered introvert - part of this movie's appeal is that it's easy to relate to the character ... either you know someone that displays similar behavior to one of these characters, or maybe even you have the similarities. John Turturro (Jesus) steals pretty much every scene he's in - I just wish they would have built up more of an on-screen rivalry than they did. All told, this is one of the most innovative and original films that has come out in the past few decades, comedic or otherwise. I can't recommend it enough.
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Summary: Best Comedy ever! Is a cult classic!
Review: This movie is by far the funniest movie I have ever seen next to the classic hockey movie "Slap Shot".THIS MOVIE DEFFINATLY NEEDS A SEQUEL!!I heard the Cohen Bros. once said they don't do sequels but I highly pray they reconsider on this one. This movie had all the chemistry and acting one could ask for in a comedy. The Cohen Brothers with John Goodman & Jeff Bridges have created a movie comedy that blows away anything Cheech & Chong could have ever dreamed of making.The enitire pace of this movie is perfect in everyway. The story, the acting, especially the characters, the non stop comedy, the brilliant filming and soundtrack makes this movie my favorite of all time.I cannot think of a better constructed brilliantly acted & casted movie for everything this movie portrays. The classic one liners in this movie make it unforgetable.In my opinion the Cohens have created a classic. The Choens should highly think about a sequel to this one. Not a huge success at the box office and not admired as much by critics of "Fargo", this one was truley the Cohens best by far and a classic missed by many.THE DVD FEATURES on this one are great. The picture quality is top notch and the surround sound is great for the soundtrack.I highly reccommend this movie to anyone besides old ladys that don't like movies with alot (what I'll call) "properly placed" foul language that fits the movie in every way.I am not a fan of continuous foul language but this movie atleast uses it constructively and uses it properly to fit the scenes and comic mood and pace.Of I had to decscibe this movie I would call it a Cheech & Chong meets Sienfeld. The Seinfeld part because in all reality this moive is about nothing. Not taking away from the other excellent reviewer that said the story was about The Dude (Jeff Bridges) who is put into a situation to become a Phillip Marlow/Chong detective. There is story in this perfect comedy movie. The characters and acting outshine in everyway! Their story is ironic and much about nothing. This is what makes it so funny and entertaining in my opinion.You "Leboswski"fans out there that have seen this movie, deffinatly go rent or buy the classic Paul Newman movie "Slap Shot" for the same entertainment.Those that are fans of "Slap Shot", and even fans of Cheech & Chong, then you MUST SEE BIG LEBOWSKI!!!~The Dude Abides
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Summary: I'm the Dude, Man..... So that's what you call me....
Review: I have seen this movie more times than I can count. It is a fantastic journey about one lazy hippy. John Goodman give a spectacular performance as a disgruntled Vietnam Veteran. This movie may not be the funniest movie that I have seen, but it is the best comedy that I have seen. (Does that make any sense?) I guess it's the acting that I find so incredible. Either that or all of the very funny foul language. I have seen this movie on TV and it just isn't the same without all of the F-bombs!! My favorite part is when the Dude and Walter go to the kid's house, whom they think stole money from them, and Walter comes unglued!! He starts screaming "This is what happens when you 'bleep' a stranger in the 'bleep'!!" He then proceedes to take his agression out on the kids car with a crowbar. Very funny stuff, especially coming from John Goodman's mouth. Buy this movie. Now!
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Summary: A Comedy with A Story Line?????????
Review: This is one of my favorate movies of all time. I am a fan of the coen brothers other work. But this movie is the best. Not many Comedies thesedays are as well made as this movie. When the movie ends you don't think "is that it?". the story line is 100% as is the humour. And as this is a Coen Brothers film, you are gauranteed great screen shots, and most actors have been in quite a few of the coen brothers other films and their parts seem like they have been writen for the actors. This movie is a true gem, if you don't mind a bit of swearing, then you have to watch this movie.
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Summary: Awesome Movie
Review: This is a very funny movie, this is one of my favs.
(I own 91 DVD's) I would reccomend this to anyone.
Warning, there is ALOT of cussing, but if you don't mind that, it is an Excellent movie!
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Summary: interesting and extrememly quirky film. Classic Coen
Review: This film seems to me to be the epitome of a Coen Brothers Film. It seems to be a rambling plot of humorous and quirky characters who are portrayed to be much greater than they really are. Jeffrey "the Dude" Lebowski is the main character and "hero" of this installment of the Coen's Filmography. He rambles on his way trying to get compensated for a rug that was peed on by some pornographer's goons.
Everything he does to try and remedy the situation seems to be a complete wrong turn and everything about the man is kind of in shambles, but it really does seem to have a feeling of humanity to the character. The Coens have indicated that "the Dude" is loosely based on a friend of theirs who has been known to rant about how his rug "ties the room together," while Jeff Bridges seems completely at home in the uber-slacker role of playing Jeff Lebowski. Great characters, humorous story, more silly plot twists than I can even refer to, this is one of my favorite simple pleasures movies. The Dude abides and so does this movie. Check it out...
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Summary: Terrible
Review: This movie is raved about by so many people, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why. It's terrible. Simply and plainly terrible. The characters are boring, the plot is simplistic, and there's far too much pointless profanity. Jeff Bridges' character is an idiot and a loser, and somehow we're supposed to identify with him and the trouble he gets himself into. Thinking back, I realize that most of the rave reviews I heard of this movie came in my college days, and not coincidentally, most people I knew back then were a lot like Bridges' character- losers, drug users, drop-outs, and drifters. The Coen Brothers are great film makers, but not here. Don't waste your time or money on this horrible film.
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Summary: The Big Lebowski
Review: The Big Lebowski is your typical Coen brothers film. However, what makes this standout are the characters, who are altogether hilarious, pathetic, and weird. The setup is simple: A bowler and stoner named The Dude (Jeff Bridges) is inadvertently involved in the kidnapping of a millionaire's wife and the hilarity ensues from this point onward. If you're in the mood for a smart mystery, this is not that film. The performances are consistently excellent throughout. Bridges is superb in this film, embodying the spirit and mannerisms of The Dude, and you want to root for his character and lifestyle. John Goodman, the Dude's violence-prone, Vietnam veteran best friend, is just as good as Bridges, and they complement each other very well. Steve Buscemi is also good as the 'sanest' of the trio. Julianne Moore is on hand to provide more confusion and complication in the Dude's life. John Turturro is hilarious as the wacky Jesus Quintana, and maybe this movie should have put a couple of bowling sequences with him in it. Just watch this movie on a lazy afternoon because this movie has a lazy pacing and way about it. I don't know if this movie is everyone's cup of tea, but if it has a strong 'cult' following, it's worth a preview.
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Summary: Great movie!
Review: I love this movie. Everything about it rules. It is hilarious. You have to see the DVD though because there is alot of cursing. The best thing about it is John Goodman. He dominates every scene he's in. The Coen Brothers did a great job in making the dude calm, and making Walter infuriate him. Basically the dude has to find some money he failed at delivering, and a bunch of people want it. Walter(John Goodman) decides that it is time to take matters into his hands. 5 stars!
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Summary: Good stuff from the Brothers
Review: The Big Lebowski is a funny film, although the plot is not especially engaging or interesting. It ties together the one liners and funny commentary on life, which is worth purchase price aone.
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