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Summary: A Laugh A Minute
Review: This Southern comedy is a parody of virtually everything. Its script is well-written and hilarious, its cast act it all out very well with impeccable timing, and the whole thing is backed by some strong music. George Clooney is not the only star, as he is well backed by a good supporting cast, especially his two friends, who are the dumb and dumber of 2001. The film uses some serious topics such as racism with the KKK and brings them to our attention, while keeping it comedy without insulting anyone (except the KKK of course) as the racists fail at everything miserably. The film is also a charmer, and has many emotional moments in addition to the comedy. Brilliant, go see it.
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Summary: Sheer Genius!!!
Review: This film weaves together a story line that stands on its own as a brilliant work of absurd humor with a richly textured subtext of references to the Odyssey, Sturges' Sullivan's Travels, Moby Dick.... The film works even if you don't get all (or any) of the references, and the performances are delightful. I never knew I was in desperate need of seeing John Turturro yodel until I did! The only flaw is that they don't let Charles Durning dance enough. See this movie --- it's smart, funny, and beautifully filmed, and the music is a fascinating slice of the old South.
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Summary: R-U-N-N-O-F-T and see this movie!!
Review: Ok, I admit it, I only went to see this movie because I knew George Clooney was in it. Just seeing the very "dapper" Mr. Clooney on the big screen would have been enough reason for me to spend the money for a ticket. (He resembles the very handsome, Clark Gable in this movie) However, I loved the movie for oh so many more reasons. The music is simply amazing. In fact, I went out and bought the soundtrack (as soon as I left the theater) for my Dad for a Father's Day gift. This movie is hilarious too. Every actor in it does a fabulous job. The scenery, the history of it all, the urge I felt to run out & buy pomade & hairnets . . . anyway, this movie was great. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary: A very disappointing Coen bros. outing
Review: I really tried to like O Brother, Where Art Thou? I really did. I am a big fan of the Coen bros. style, but unfortunately, this film was a disappointment if there ever was one. The story is original, but is destroyed by stupid cameos and unfunny one-liners. The film is also very offensive at times. Every character seems to have a look of mental disability on his face. This is not funny, it's downright stupid and has no meaning. All the other Coen bros. films have meanings for their characters to have funny looks or funny faces but O Brother, Where Art Thou? does not explain anything whatsoever. And there's a scene where a cow gets run over by a car whilst the boys are being shot at. This is totally a totally gut-wrenching scene, all the audience - about 12 people where in the theatre - looked away from the screen, no laughs going on. I guess the Coen bros. think they can get away with anything now, after all their success. Tim Blake Nelson is the only really impressive performer. George Clooney can sing really well, but him acting in a Coen bros. film is a bit beyond the pale. So, what's good? Well, the cinematography is lush and the musical scenes raise a nice smile, but overall, O Brother, Where Art Thou? is one overrated and utterly disappointing film.
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Summary: O Brother Where Art Thou?
Review: One of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The Coen brothers did it again! I had begun to dismiss George Clooney as just another pretty boy playing the same roles over and over again. But after seeing him play his unique character in this well crafted film, I rethought that dismissal. He was fantastic as was John Turturo and the rest of the talented cast. "We thought you wuz a toad" and "Well, ain't this a geographical oddity" are just a few of the lines that will make you roll with laughter--you'll see what I mean when you see the movie!
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Summary: Most Underrated Film of the Year
Review: While I personally do not understand people who give this film five stars, as it does NOT rank up there with the landmark films of all time- I completely and thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and plan to make it part of my DVD collection soon after its release on the format. As someone who typically finds George Clooney wooden and annoying, I found his performance in O Brother to be absolutely hilarious, and the supporting cast was in perfect harmony throughout the laconic romp through the Great Depression Era South . The music is simply phenomenal- I knew (and still know) next to nothing about traditional country/blue grass/spiritual music, but the cross section of truly fitting music in O Brother has me curious- I bought the album a couple of days after its release. All in all, O Brother was a great movie, and while it wasn't Casablanca or China Town it can more than hold its own against most of the schlock that you'll typically pay eight bucks for.
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Summary: Dang, we are in a tight spot!
Review: Every movie I see George Clooney in, I start to like the guy a little more. Forgetting his work in Batman, he has truly put out some good work lately, like in Out of Sight and Three Kings. But everyone in this movie has a good to great performance. You do not need to know the story of "The Odyssey" to enjoy this movie, either, as it is a good "on the run" type of movie, packed with plenty of comedy. It also features an all-star cast, even Jimmy James from Newsradio (the tv show) makes an appearance. If you haven't seen this movie yet, buy the DVD. It's well worth it.
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Summary: What *they* said- short version
Review: It's funny. OBWAT gigs the dark side, buffering the viewer with humour against the uncomfortable, unpleasant radical old southern south. Clooney stood out, in my opinion, as good in this role as his 'dusk til dawn' role was ill suited to him. I think you should buy it. The music is a real enjoyable part of the experience as well.
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Summary: "O Brother" is a feast for ears, eyes, soul and mind
Review: "O Brother Where Art Thou?" rates as one of my all-time favorites. It's rare to find a movie that hits a home run visually, musically, with a wonderful story AND superb acting. The movie pulls you into the characters' lives (and what characters they are) and the deeper undertones of life and times in the South add a certain poignancy and depth to a wonderfully unique and engrossing story. And speaking of the acting...I am a fan of George Clooney and thought he was an adequate actor but was blown away by his performance in "O Brother." The highest praise I can offer is that I forgot it was "George Clooney" in the part -- he took over his role and made it his own, and certainly deserved his Golden Globe. This movie offers qualities often missing in many if not most cinematic offerings today: uniqueness, quality and depth. Bravo to all involved!
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Summary: Fantastic Film, my favorite Coen brothers movie to date
Review: This film was witty, funny, and beautifully filmed. The cinematography alone was worth the price of admission. From the opening shot of the movie I was blown away at how breath taking the landscapes were. Everything about this film just felt incredibly vivid. The use of filters also lent a unique, old-world, feel to the shots (not quite sepia-toned, but similar). Add to this a clever, hysterical, script and a wonderful cast, George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, and John Goodman are standouts in the movie, and you have the makings of what is arguably the best film of the year.
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