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Summary: The Brothers Grin!
Review: The Coen Brothers do it again with The Big Lebowski! This movie, along with Raising Arizona, rank as two of my all time favorite quirky comedies. The DVD release includes a "making of" video which features interviews with the cast and the Coens, (if you're new to The Big Lebowski, watch this AFTER you watch the movie as it includes some of the funniest scenes). I am amazed when I talk to anyone who DOESN'T think this movie is hilarious...one of the TWO people who make up that short list thought the "F" word was used too much (hey, it's not a Disney movie). This is possibly the best acting John Goodman has ever done...I've never seen him "nail" a charactor so perfectly - so perfect you find yourself wondering if he's acting at all. But then EVERYONE in this movie, from Jeff Bridges to the supporting cast and bit players, nails it! Thanks to all involved for creating a wonderfully funny movie that has certainly added a lot of laughter to my life...yours too, I hope.
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Summary: This Really Is A Film That Grows On You
Review: When I first saw this in a theater--BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! I love the Coen brothers' work for the most part and I thought _Fargo_ was genius, so I had high hopes for their follow-up, and this was not at all what I expected. But since that first viewing, I've rented the film a few times and finally purchased a copy. In fact, I'm starting to get to the point where I think this might actually be a better film than _Fargo_.It's a perfect mix of aimless characters and a seemingly aimless plot. From the first moments, with a hilarious voice-over by Sam ELLIOT (Sam Neill is from New Zealand), this film cast its own quirky spell. If you're willing to give yourself over to its unique charm, this one's a real winner. Jeff Bridges plays a character named Lebowski, nicknamed "The Dude." He wanders around in a bathrobe, drinking milk right out of the carton at the grocery store. His days seem to be devoted to getting stoned and the one love of his life: bowling, with pals John Goodman and Steve Buscemi. When Bridges' Lebowski gets confused with another Lebowski, a wealthy man whose young wife is "kidnapped," Bridges gets called on to deliver the ransom and what ensues is something of a detective story, flipped on its head, with one strange and funny vignette after another. I don't know what it is about this film, but I've watched it again and again and have yet to grow tired of it. This is perhaps the Coens' best film and certainly their best comedy (they were trying too hard with _Raising Arizona_ and _O Brother, Where Art Thou?_).
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Summary: "DONNIE You're out of your element!!"
Review: How funny is this movie? It is laced with humor thoughout. With a great performance by Jeff Bridges (who thought he could be a bum), and everyone's favorite Julianne Moore, this is a movie you shouldn't pass up. Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers is also in this. The story line can never be copied, it is original, one of a kind.
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Summary: By far the best movie i've seen in my life.
Review: This movie contains a bit of everything: Coen-esque directing, which is always a pro, a witty screenplay, funny storyline, very well casted, etc. I need not say more, this movie is truly a masterpiece, and should be given a place in cinema history.
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Summary: "Just because where¿re bereaved doesn¿t mean where¿re saps!"
Review: This is one of those movies where you can just repeat lines out of the movie to make your friends laugh. "Eight year olds Dude." This movie is in my top 5 and is my favorite comedy of all time. If you don't like it at first give it a second chance. The movie is easier to follow the second time and you pay less attention to the details of the supposed abduction by the Nihilist. Instead you get into the hilarious relationship of Dude and Walter. "That's not her toe dude."
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Summary: Wish there was commentary from the Coen bros!
Review: This movie is absolutely hilarious, and it gets better each time I check it out. I wish the DVD had commentary from the Coen brothers, but the interview was better than nothing. Add this DVD to your collection. It will definitely tie your room together.
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Summary: This is our concern Dude.
Review: I'm not very easy with my judgement on movies...But movies just don't get any better than this. The first time I saw this movie I thought it was alright...But it was the second viewing that caught me, hook, line and sinker. It is a very deep movie that works on many levels, what the hell that means I have no idea. But I do know I pick something different up everytime I watch it. It would have been cool to have the Cohen Brothers do commentary along with the movie(maybe someday). The performances by everyone in this movie a Class-A. Watch this movie at least twice before you make a judgement.
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Summary: "Aufwachen Arshloch!"
Review: If I could give this movie more than 5 stars, I would. It is worth every star I could give. This movie is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. The acting was all amazing, especially John Goodman. He was hilarious in his role as Walter, the Vietnam vet. I have seen this movie multiple times now and it just gets better every time. There are scenes where I laugh so hard I'm close to tears. It's so much differentthan all the other comedies that come out. It really is a great change of pace. If you don't get at least a few laughs out of this movie you don't have any sense of humor. Watch it, and watch it often!
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Summary: I started league bowling because of this movie
Review: This is one of my favorite movies. It only gets funnier with every screening you see of it. The dialogue is superb and the comedic content is unbelievable. There are people who don't find this movie hilarious and do not think it is funny. They have a poor sense of humor. If you don't like it the first time, give it another try becuase this movie will payoff.
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Summary: Man bites dog
Review: The 'Dude' abides in L.A., a town of people famous in their own lunchtimes. Until living there, I did not fully understand this multi-layered movie. The Coens manage to combine the correct proportion of absurdity with slapstick, aided by rambunctious regular John Goodman, out-of-control John Turturro, and Steve Buscemi doing his best Stan Laurel. Great cast, and they're enjoying every moment.
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