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Summary: Watch it at least twice in one day!!
Review: This movie is pure entertainment, if you'll just let it be! Don't try to overlay 'The Odyssey', as it won't fit line by line. Enjoy the subtle references and the music. This movie is like a beautiful drive through the country, while the radio plays all your favorite old harmonies. Scenes are astounding, the acting is superb (Nelson's Delmar is hilarious) - 'Oh George, not the livestock' - and the music comprises one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Buy this movie!
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Summary: Dissapointing
Review: This just goes to show that I should never listen to hype and reviews on movies. This movie isn't even in the same league as one of their previous movies "Fargo", which I continue to watch and never get tired of. I found this movie boring, difficult to follow, and annoying. I guess I must have missed it's "Deep meaning" somewhere. Personally - I would have been dissapointed in the rental cost of this despite the fact that I actually purchased it.
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Summary: What a Paradox!
Review: First of all, the movie deserves 3-1/2 stars. This movie might be the highest example of having the potential to be one of the greatest films ever made, but falling short of the mark. The movie is one of the best: acted, filmed and soundtracked I have ever seen; HOWEVER, the screenplay is sometimes confusing as well as paced rather poorly throughtout the film. It is definitely entertaining, but I would rent it once before buying it.
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Summary: One of the best 5 films of 2000
Review: Oddly enough I did not know this film was based on the Oddysey. But when telling someone about it, I described it as an oddysey, in that the heroes travel from place to place and meeting strange and sometimes famous people with whom they champion their way through difficulties. Because of the title and the poster images, a lot of people think this is a rather heavy film with some humor. If you want to get a bead on what this film is most similar to in flavor and in its unfolding I would say Pee Wee's Big Adventure. It is laugh out loud funny very early on. And as a bonus you get to listen to a really outstanding soundtrack you may even want to own. I was talking over the film with a friend and we both agreed this was George Clooney's best and most likeable role to date. Perhaps John Turturo's as well. So if you are not fond of either of these actors, set your reservations aside. Oh Brother, Where Art Thou became popular through word of mouth. The audience I saw the film with really was enjoying this film, especially the "Man of Constant Sorrow" segment, and you should have a good time as well.
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Summary: Outstanding!!! (IF you understand the American south)
Review: One of the most enjoyable movies I've seen - funny, uplifting, thought-provoking. But, you must have familiarity with The Odyssey, and DEFINITELY have an understanding of the Depression-era rural south, and southern culture in general, in order to appreciate the rich and subtle substance of the film. If you don't, watching this movie is a poor use of your time. In direct contradiction to comments from some who apparently fail to meet these criteria: the music is simply marvelous (again, if you enjoy the harmonies and lyrics of bluegrass and folk music), the dialogue (particulary Clooney's part) is witty, and the stereotypes (and allusions to other films) are both necessary and delicious, and clever as well. This is most certainly not a racist film and the point is NOT the 'plot'. Yes, there are a few rough spots and historical inaccuracies. But, they are trivial. This movie is an testament to the talent of the Coens, and far better than Fargo, which had a dark and bizarre side!
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Summary: A laid back Coen film
Review: If the thing that attracts you in Coen brothers films is the thrills or the dynamity, you better leve this one in the shop. But if you are into their movies because of the lovable characters or just the general "feel to it", ou should have a go. It is not as violent or dark as Miller's Crossing or Fargo, not as sharp as Big Lebowski, but it is so sympatethic that you can't go wrong with it. There are still funny characters in it, although nothing quite hilarious as Jesus Quintana, Mike Yanagita, Marge Gunderson or Carl Showalter. The best thing in it is the music; "Man Of Constant Sorrow" , for example, stucked to my head instantly, although my musical taste is usually far from roots or bluegrass. Only if you are a Homer's Odyssey purist, you might be dissappointed, because although it is loosely based on it, it's far cry from it, really. This is probably the best Coen movie for those who don't even like Coen brothers' films. Highly recommended.
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Summary: If you liked...
Review: If you liked "Raising Arizona" or "Until the end of the World" you will love this movie. This is a story revolving around the characters in it.
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Summary: Very funny with a splash of drama
Review: I thought the movie was really funny a true comidy the only thing I dint like was the fact that it did have drama in it but it worked so I give this movie 4 stars. This is a must rent.
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Summary: A "Once in a lifetime movie"
Review: This is a wonderful comedy with superb acting and music that the entire family will enjoy. George Clooney, John Turturro and John Goodman were born to be in this movie but Tim Blake Nelson is one of those rare individuals who's looks alone will have you rolling in the floor with laughter.Don't think you will not like this movie because you don't like bluegrass music. By the time the movie is over, you will and I would recommend that you order the sound track CD at the same time you are buying this. This movie will do more for bluegrass music than "Deliverence".
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Summary: Wasn't Sure at first...
Review: I didn't believe I would care much for this film and because I assumed so, I didn't see the picture at the theater. When released on DVD, I took the opportunity to rent "Oh Brother" and "had a ball!" The cast was perfect, Clooney was excellent, the plot was hilarious and the music was terrific. I never imagined the story was actually a loose (depression era) representation of Homer's "The Odyssey" and, as such, was fun to spot the similarities between the two journeys. "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" was a very enjoyable movie.
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