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Summary: Don't miss this gem! Both Fun and Funny.
Review: I stupidly let this go by when it was in theatrical release. Then one night I rented it on a whim and was blown away.Some have nade a great deal of this as a retelling of Homer's Odyssey. My own thinking is that even though there is a "cyclops" and a scene with "sirens" and a few other superficial similarities with Homer this is really its own tale. I guess you could occupy yourself in identifying the various names as a kind of puzzle, but this really isn't the Odyssey in any deep way. However, it is a lot of fun with great music and the humor is a delight from beginning to end. It is a movie I enjoy watching over and over again to catch little new things here and there. It isn't a deep movie, it isn't particularly profound, and it isn't a laugh until you drop kind of comedy. But it is a bright comedy with intelligence and wit to spare. I have enjoyed watching it several times. Don't miss it.
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Summary: How's my hair?
Review: What a wonderful movie! George Clooney, John Turturo et al, turn in superlative performances. My husband and I have rented it twice, repeat several lines over and over ("how's my hair?" "damn we're in a tight spot!" "I'm the pater familias!") and more. We bought the CD and play it constantly. We've been looking for the video to buy (don't have DVD yet), since we consider this one a "keeper." Don't pay attention to the people who say it's boring or disappointing -- watch it for yourself!!
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Summary: Some good moments in movie, music some of the best parts
Review: I thought the movie could have been better. George Clooney was one of the better characters, and some of the scenes were good, others slow, but I found the music to be just about the best part. I would like to see the DVD extras, they'd help boost it some.
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Summary: O Brother, What A Hit!
Review: This has to rate up there with THE BIG LEBOWSKI for something unique and different to treasure! It is scarey because you guys could've filmed that here! I am from Hancock County Tennessee, the home of JIMMIE MARTIN, King of Bluegrass. We all sing those same songs. I SWEAR THAT YOU PICKED SOME GUYS FROM HERE TO STAR IN THAT THING! IS GEORGE CLOONEY FROM TENNESSEE???? Great job! OSCAR MATERIAL!
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Summary: A typical beautifully done but otherwise "uneven" Cohen film
Review: Just like the Cohen Brother's last effort, "The Big Lebowski", "O Brother Where Art Thou?" suffers from the fact that it's wonderfully done with a vast amount of flair, but suffer's from an otherwise "uneven" story-structure, and rather pointless non-potent social commentary. Very well crafted and very well directed, it's an enjoyable experience, if not a hilarious one at that. The perfomances are great, with John Goodman and Geroge Clooney coming out on top, not for all tastes, "O Brother Where Art Thou?" is pure Cohen Brothers, and some of it's subject matter might upset a marginal pair audience. The films photgraphy is beautifully done as well, with it's symbolic browns and greens crused into one frame. It may not be in the Same League as their "Blood Simple(1986) or "Fargo(1994)"...but serves as a good companion piece to their second string "The Big Lebowski", both films that center around a pair of misfits who find themselves in the most non-ambiguous of situations. Rating: 31/2 out of 5 Grade: B 86%
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Summary: There thou art!
Review: I was majorly disappointed in this movie. I had rented it because lots of folks touted the bluegrass aspect, which I did enjoy and therefore gave it 2 stars. But, after George Clooney (Dan Tyminski) sang at the radio station the movie just went down hill. When the scene with the cows getting run over arrived I almost decided to turn it off, but my teenaged nephew asked to watch a bit more. However, things just got more disappointing after that and we ended up turning it off before it finished. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. Why suffer through the movie when you can just listen to the CD?
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Summary: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Review: A Classic... What a relief to see a different kind (from the recent norm)of comedy.
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Summary: O brother
Review: INCREDIBLE. The acting was mesmerizing and totally entertaining. I was totally suprised.George Cloony totally suprised and enchanted me.Loved it.
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Summary: terrific movie with lots of bells and whistles on the DVD
Review: I would rank this film as one of the Coen Brothers' best. The premise (of relating Homer's Odyssey as the 1937 story of an escaped convict's journey to prevent his ex-wife from remarrying) is interesting, the dialogue is clever throughout, the cast is wonderful, and the music adds immeasurably to the entertainment. Of special note, the Coens have been exceedingly generous in the extras offered to those who see the DVD. A behind-the-scenes presentation features interviews and observations from the brothers as well as major actors and technical people; a music video of the breakaway single "A Man of Constant Sorrow"; a documentary about the unique digital colorization techniques used for the film; and (my favorite) three scenes which can be run as a simulcast of the film with storyboard panels. The cinematography and sets are beautiful. This is what a DVD package *should* be! If you like the Coen Brothers' previous work you should love this. If you are interested in film as a creative endeavor, you will probably enjoy the film and the informative and fun extras. If you like comedy and good music, it would be worth your while to take a chance on this very enjoyable film.
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Summary: What a film
Review: I do not understand why the Coen brothers' films do not do well in America, in Britain they have a huge following. This film is as funny and well shot as their other films. Come on America wake up to your biggest talent.
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