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Summary: Yes, it is a good movie.
Review: I am a big fan of the Coen brothers, as most of the people who give movie this 4 or 5 stars are, so I may be a little bit biased. I was not a huge fan of this movie at first; it just didn't seem as funny to me as it was intended to be. However, after watching "Sullivan's Travels" recently and re-watching "O Brother" (to save space, I'll leave out their connection; it can be found in other reviews on Amazon), it was MUCH funnier for me-"Sullivan" definitely put me in the right mind-set for this. After a few viewings, you can also pick up all the great dialog you may have missed, and you notice all the elements that are in here-Homer, "old-timey" music, American folklore (the crossroads, the klan, etc), road pictures, Preston Sturges' influence, and alot of the trademark Coen brothers stuff. It seems to me that being familiar with any of these is definitely helpful in enjoying this film. That's what gives it 5 stars for me; I'd have given it 4 stars before seeing "Sullivan's Travels" and really taking the time to soak everything up that's in "O Brother....."
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Summary: The Coen Brothers do it again!
Review: You're never sure of what you'll get when you go to a Coen brothers flick. Well, maybe you are - you're going to get entertained. They do it again with O Brother. Only the Coens could mix Homer with Bluegrass and come up a with a winner.The story is silly and fun and keeps a smile on your face. The music is a much needed cinematic nod to a unique American sound that has been lost to so many of us. The tunes fit the story perfectly and lift the movie to a level of pure enjoyment. Or was the story wrapped around the tunes? Hard to tell and doesn't really matter. There are lots of moments in this film that will leave you chuckling long after you see it: The Siren scene; Clooney's rapid exit from a boxcar; the upside down bloodhound drifting by in the flood; the blind radio station owner (talk about great character actors); Delmar's joyous river baptism; and on and on and on. It's worth noting that the Coens pay tribute here to the wonderful 1941 film "Sullivan's Travels" from which they unabashedly took their title. The ideas for a few scenes seem tie back to "Sullivan" as well, including the boxcar chase. Finally, Tim Blake Nelson is incredible as the sweet half-wit Delmar. Clooney and Turturro seem like easy choices for the Brothers Coen, and both do great work here. But how on earth did they find Nelson? He nearly steals the movie. Sings a pretty mean rendition of "In the Jail House Now" to boot. Who knew?
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Summary: You need to R , U , N , N , O , F , T and watch this!!
Review: Great movie! There is something in this movie for everyone, haven't seen it yet?? Trust me you'll enjoy it very much!
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Summary: Oh Brother Im hooked
Review: This is great movie as i read homers books in school and i caught on quickly. But if you have ever had troubles in your life this movie makes you laugh because you can relate. from the beginning this movie is hilarious. i had directv and order the all day tickets so i could watch it over and over and over again... great sound track and again this movie is just hilarious.
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Summary: How Unexpected Was Thou?
Review: I'm not going to try and be profound. Simply, this movie was an unexpected delight. I had no idea what the plot was - didn't even read the box. The story is based on Homer's Odyssey set in the 1930's, but that's really irrelevant. Clooney was great and I applaud him for taking a role so unlike anything he's done before or will ever do again. Wonderful supporting cast - why don't we see Holly Hunter in more things? Sit back, pour a glass of wine, and do something really different tonight. Watch this film.
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Summary: All I want for Christmas is my "O Brother, Where Art Thou".
Review: For a while I stared at the Box at my local video rental trying to figure out what kind of movie this would be. I had not heard of the movie, I had seen no reviews. Day after day I considered it, but passed it by. Then a friend at work mentioned that he was looking forward to renting it for the third time, for a relaxing weekend. He was in love with the "Old-Timey" music. When my parents were here for Thanksgiving, I was looking for a movie that would appeal to them, and I remembered the recommendation. What a hoot! We were sitting there watching it over and over, and everyone in my family from age 14 to 74 enjoyed it. My only complaint is the over use of mild profanity, mainly taking the Lord's name in vain. They should have left that out. Otherwise, it was the wierdest, nuttiest, funniest, most touching, and yet suspenseful movie I have seen in a long time. Must see (and hear). I bought the sound track right away.
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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: What a great movie! The acting was superb and the music was awesome! No wonder the soundtrack won best album of the year!
My favorite scene was the sirens and that beautifully haunting song!!
I bought the soundtrack and listen to it all the time, and can't wait to own the DVD also.
I am now a fan of George Clooney, and Tim Blake Nelson (who did his own singing in the movie!)and John Turturro.
This was absolutely the best movie I have seen all year!
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Summary: Outstanding Movie
Review: This movie was one of the best I had seen in a long while. The acting was good and the comedy was subtle and funny at the same time. The music was terrific and added to the movie's charm. Anyone that enjoys folksy down home humor and music would love this movie.
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Summary: O' Brother--it's original and a hoot
Review: As with all Coen brothers movies, it is off-beat and unlike anything else out there. Those that don't appreciate the Coen's will say 'thank god', but for those of us who look forward to anything they come out with, it is worth seeing. I'd put it a notch or two behind Fargo, but Clooney, Turturro and Blake are all great. Clooney as the silver-tongued lawyer wasting his insights on his fellow escaped convicts with a combined IQ in the single digits. It's not standard Hollywood fare, but it is entertaining, funny throughout and the music is enjoyable.
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Summary: Coen Classic
Review: Has the quirky feel of their other works. Wonderful 'period' details, visually & aurally. Fine acting.Recommnended to those who appreciate BLOOD SIMPLE and FARGO.
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