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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I guess I just don't "get it." After all the hype, I found the plot tedious and was waiting for it to actually go somewhere. I was so disinterested, I quit watching it before it was over. Fortunately for me, I had rented it instead of buying a theater ticket or buying the DVD.
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Summary: A surprising, funny trip through Depression-era South
Review: I didn't know what to expect from this film but was absolutely delighted! The music was fabulous and we laughed out loud while watching it. My husband especially enjoyed the Sirens. What a delightful and joyous adventure.
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Summary: Music great, movie falls short
Review: I absolutely loved the "old timey music", and I plan to go and buy some "Old Timey" CD's. However, the picture was disjointed, and I will have to admit that I never read Homer's Odyssey, so my review of the movie itself could be flawed, but that's how I saw it. I don't ever feel that George Clooney is ever believeable in anything he has done, from ER to this. He appears to be acting the part instead of being "in" the part, and being believable in his role.
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Summary: Much different than I thought it would be
Review: Upon seeing this film I thought I stepped into another era or time warp or something. What a curious film! George Clooney is very appealing and likeable in this little oddball film. It grows on you after you get used to its style and music.
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Summary: Witty and Wonderful---The Sleeper of the Year!
Review: This is NOT the type of movie I usually watch...I just gave it a try on my nephew's recommendation. WOW, was I surprised. Led by a witty script and several first class performances(Clooney did receive a Golden-Globe, I believe) this movie takes you on a trip you wish would never end. Add in the cutting-edge cinematography, the era-capturing soundtrack, and Coen Brother's keen directing, and it's worthy of watching time and time again...A rare quality in today's films. I own a lot of DVD's...this is my new favorite! Now, I'M A DAPPER-DAN MAN!
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Summary: Excellent if you accept it for what it is
Review: "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" is a wonderful film, especially if you accept it on its own terms instead of judging it by any personal preconceptions such as what a depression-era story should say, or how faithful and accurate a modern interpretation of the Odyssey should be. The film has a light-hearted goofiness to be sure, but this is part of its charm and part of what makes it work. Oh Brother is the story of three escaped convicts lead by the garrulous Ulysses Everett McGill. On their way to McGill's buried treasure, the convicts experience the Cohen brothers' twisted and hilarious versions of the blind soothsayer, the sirens, the Cyclops, and other Homeric characters. Both the Homeric characters and ensuing events hardly follow those of the Odyssey itself. In fact, they are more like road markers in the film than elements in the plot structure. In the end, Ulysses' wins his duel with his wife, Penelope's suitors not with physical prowess but with music. These characters are mixed with some Southern legends such as a "baby faced" serial bank robber who does it for the thrill and a talented black guitarist who claims to have traded his soul to the devil for his musical gift. Music is in fact the universal current of this film, which begins with a chain gang singing as they break rocks on the side of the road. Music draws the convicts to baptismal ceremonies in the woods and to the treacherous arms of the sirens. It enables them to con money from a blind radio station owner and ultimately proves to be their salvation. Some reviewers have commented that music provides this film with most of its artistic and thematic depth, and I agree with them. Just as the Cohen brothers seem to take their light hearted, Southern stereotypes a little too far, the music reorients us to the fact that these are real people living in a time of intense misery and struggle. Some people may not like this film because the convicts lack depth of character. But I think the convicts are not meant to appeal to us with realism as much as they are a throwback to 30's era films. There is something fantastic and whimsical about this film but I think this will only bother people who expect the film to take itself seriously. "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" is an exploration of Homeric themes, Southern culture, the impact of music, and a bygone era of film making. The Cohen brothers chose to do this with ironic whimsy, which may understandably irritate some people, but which worked for me.
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Summary: O Brother, Where Art Thou!
Review: I can not believe you ranked this a 4 or so. Not only did it lack focus, It was not even that funny or creative. Too stupid to be good. Sorry but I don't agree this was a good movie!
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Summary: Fabulous
Review: Being a fan of Fargo and Big L., I went on a recommendation from my brother to rent this movie. I had no idea what it was about. I rented it on Friday, watched it all the way through and then went back several times to my favorite scenes (Thank goodness for DVD!). I sadly had to return it on Saturday. I rented it again on Sunday and took it (regretfully) back this morning. I am not sure if it is the story, the music, or George Clooney's "watchability", but I am hooked on this movie. I had never seen George Clooney before, and I realize that I have been deprived. What a cutie! However, the story is fabulous, the lines are funny and the music is great. I am generally a rock fan, but enjoy many kinds of music. My favorite song was either Down to the River to Pray or Man of Constant Sorrow. The scenes and the songs were absolutely beautiful. I also like the siren's song. I will probably have to buy the DVD and the soundtrack.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING
Review: This movie is great and the extra features on the DVD are well-worth it. There is a special feature on how they did the colouring with before and after clips. Also the music video for "Man of constant sorrow" is included which is fabulous. After I rented the DVD and watched it, I had to buy it that saem day. Never felt that way about a movie before. I couldn't recommend it more highly. The story is great, the cinematography is incredible and the music is wonderful. Enjoy!
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Summary: A Needle in a Haystack
Review: This is by far one of the most unappreciated movies of all time. I had to wait to rent it and I regret having not seen it in the theaters. I would reccomend this movie to anyone who appreciates the less complicated things in life. Oh, make sure you check out the soundtrack too! Also a 5-star.
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