Coen Bros.

**Janszoon** · 04-11-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

These a point.

Are Coen Brother's films unique? I'd say so apart from

Intolerable Cruelty and Ladykillers. Both a bit cack and one was a remake. No Country wasn't overly unique, 2 bad guys 1 chasing the other for money.. but the way they did it was very good. The Man Who Wasn't There was unique I felt. I feel it's one of their more overlooked films. The Big Lebowski wasn't unique really and people have issues with the ending. I think The Big Lebowski is overrated. Enjoyable but not THAT good... Don't lynch me.

When I say unique, I'm not trying to suggest they don't have their influences, just that they have a certain distinct flavor. I definitely agree with you about Intolerable Cruelty and The Ladykillers. I like the former and don't like the latter but neither has a uniquely-Coen vibe. I do, however, think The Big Lebowski has that vibe I'm talking about, in spades. What issues do people have with ending? I've never heard that criticism of it before.

TheCunningStunt · 04-11-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

When I say unique, I'm not trying to suggest they don't have their influences, just that they have a certain distinct flavor. I definitely agree with you about Intolerable Cruelty and The Ladykillers. I like the former and don't like the latter but neither has a uniquely-Coen vibe. I do, however, think The Big Lebowski has that vibe I'm talking about, in spades. What issues do people have with ending? I've never heard that criticism of it before.

I think the WAY they do even a traditional style of film. For example a western thriller.

thought I'd throw that in there. The Big Lebowski is generally considered as their best amongst fans, yeah? I just felt they have better. And really? Sure I've heard a few winging about them just being at a bar or whatever. Didn't really listen they were moaning about a decent film so I didn't really take it in.

**Janszoon** · 04-11-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Sure I've heard a few winging about them just being at a bar or whatever. Didn't really listen they were moaning about a decent film so I didn't really take it in.

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. Are you saying people complained because the last scene of the movie took place at the bowling alley bar?

TheCunningStunt · 04-11-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. Are you saying people complained because the last scene of the movie took place at the bowling alley bar?

Can't remember, I just remember people having something against the ending. It was on here that I read it. So any people that don't like the ending of the film let Janszoon know.

boo boo · 04-12-2010, 10:10 AM

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It's interesting how two people can have such different perceptions of the same movie. I honestly can't think of a single part of the movie where either Cage or Hunter are loud and obnoxious. And for that matter I can't think of any camerawork that I would describe as gimmicky, unless you're thinking of the one Evil Dead homage they threw in there.

Yeah, the characters, dialogue, setting and the over the top cinematography (courtesy of future Addams Family/Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfield) are all fantastic.

It's like a live action cartoon. The characters are impossible not to like, Cage is an underrated comedy actor and is hilarious in this, Goodman and Hunter are great as well. I also love the over the top bad guy played by Randall "Tex" Cobb.

There's a lot of slapstick for sure but it's all brilliantly executed. It's THE best slapstick movie ever made that isn't a Chaplin, and it also has the greatest chase scene ever.

It's probably my favorite comedy, straight up.

adidasss · 04-12-2010, 11:53 AM

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