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Summary: A loosely-adapted update of the Odyssey
Review: I like this film. While predictable, the take on the Odyssey adds a depth that satidfies intellectually while increasing the comic element.The characters are casted wonderfully. Clooney, with his winsome smile and fast talking, while not exactly Odysseus (a man of many turnings and ways) is terrific and entertaining. The supporting characters, though, is what makes this film delightful. Good for the whole family
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Summary: This Movie gets funnier everytime we watch it!
Review: After reluctantly watching this movie with my wife, I found that both of us weren't exactly sure what we just saw after it was over, but we were sure that we liked it. In fact, we have watched it 2 more times and now find ourselves laughing more each time we watch it. There is a underlying moral to the story that comes out in the end -- -This is a definite must see!
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Summary: Possibly my worst movie of all times
Review: OH what a shame! This cannot be from the same brothers who did Fargo, the Big Lebowski and Arizona! THIS IS SIMPLY BAD CINEMA The actors recite their lines as automats while poorly faking a southern accent from God knows where, the alleged storyline as a parallel with the Odyssey is simply ludicrous, and the miserable old Hollywood cliches about the South and Southerners are all there (idiots, dirty, KKK lovers, blindly religious, etc. - the KKK "ballet" [I am not kidding, they actually ... dance!] is particularly idiotic). Two things get this movie one miserable star: the sometimes stunning scenery and the music.
Bottom line: get a good or better scenery somewhere else, and buy the soundtrack, you'll save money and you'll learn about good traditional southern music.
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Summary: Did any one else feel like this?
Review: When the Ku Klux Klan was marching at their ceremony, did anyone get a hit of the Wizard of Oz? I swear, I kept waiting to hear "OH HE HO, YO-HO." It seemed just like that scene in front of the wicked witch's castle, where the guardsmen are marching around, and then march into the castle, where the good guys sneak in, to rescue Dorothy. Only here, they're rescuing Tommy Johnson. Anyway, it is no way lessened my enjoyment of this movie. I find these guys to be incredibly clever and rather sweet-natured with their products. Plenty of laughs at the foibles of humans, but not ill-natured ones. Besides, I'd pay good money just to watch that one scene of John Turturro dancing onstage while they sing "He's in the Jailhouse Now." Absolutely classic!
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Summary: I'd title this review, but I just can't stop laughing!
Review: When I first saw this movie, I didn't even realize it was a satire. I guess the name "ULYSSES Everett McGill" didn't sink in. It didn't matter. I've seen some good movies and a whole lot of bad ones, and this was one of the absolute best! The dialogue is terrific, the soundtrack is a real blast from the past, and even George Clooney had a believable accent! Speaking of Clooney, his character is absolutely hilarious! I really don't know how to put it into words and still do it justice, so watch the movie and see for yourself!
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Summary: I'm a Closet Fan
Review: I refused to see this at the theater because I thought it would degrate Southerns. Once I saw it at a friend's house I changed my mind. It's one of those movies that you notice something new each time. Now I enjoy it by myself because I don't want to admit to my boyfriend that I was wrong!
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Summary: strangely fascinating
Review: This movie follows in the footsteps of Raising Arizona and Fargo. Cult following comes to mind when I think of it. Either you will love it or hate it. There are so many one-liners that can be hung on to that it requires rewatching the movie to capture and save them. George Clooney shows his diversity once again. Hope you like bluegrass!
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Summary: Terrific!
Review: Great movie-impossible to explain why! Whether or not you appreciate the"Odessey" references, it's very enjoyable. I'm not a big bluegrass fan but loved the music. Great movie to own--and I'm very selective about buying videos, usually rent.Some people love, others didn't get it at first viewing. I think if you're a music fan, a nostalgia fan, or movie buff, you'll appreciate it.
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Summary: Don't Disregard this Film!
Review: I watch a lot of movies and have seen all of the "classics" and O' Brother Where Art Thou rates among the best of them - no kidding! Twenty years from now, they'll be airing this film on AMC and TCM alongside the likes of North by Northwest, The Wild Bunch and How Green Was My Valley. The story is completely engrossing and the cinematography is stunning. Realize that filming took place in June/July when the Southern countryside was a lush, verdant green. That bone dry, depression-era dust bowl aesthetic is a wonder of digital editing. The Coen brothers have done two things that are all too rare in Hollywood these days. First, their screenplay is original (yes, it's loosely based on Homer's Odyssey but to evaluate the film solely on this narrative framework is to overlook the other aspects of the film). Second, they've produced a film that captivates not with multi-million dollar action sequences and the latest Moby track but with great dialogue and an authentic blues/bluegrass soundtrack (well worth buying) that is as much a character in the movie as the three principals - Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney), Delmar O'Donnell (Tim Blake Nelson) and Pete Hogwallop (John Turturro). The eclectic cast (that also includes Charles Durning, Holly Hunter, Stephen Root and John Goodman) turns in superbly acted performances across the board. Clooney, who all too often plays 2 dimensional characters, gives an award-worthy performance in what is unquestionably his best role to date. Those not familiar with Nelson or Turturro will be impressed by these wonderfully skilled actors. I will say that a lot of people have told me that they didn't care for this film, which I find incomprehensible. I'm not sure what more you could ask for in a movie.
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Summary: One of the best!
Review: The Coen brothers strike again! This wonderfully refreshing movie rates high on my list of favorites. It's an off-beat comedy filled with intelligent humor, gifted actors, and flavorful cinematography. The characters played by Tim Blake Nelson and John Turturro provide wonderful contrast to the perfectly-cast George Clooney as the know-it-all petty criminal. I laughed from beginning to end!
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