Grows on you

Rating: 8/10 (23 February 2016)

I enjoyed it while watching it - maybe even immensely. But when it ended, something intruded into my consciousness and I decided it was rather silly and unsubstantial.
You know - making those kinds of judgments can color how you really feel - not that you shouldn't ever make them. But it's lazy thinking. Later, in the company of close friends, I was asked about the movie, and I let the laziness get out and just said it was rather moronic.
As I've been thinking about it more and more, I want to say it was amazing in many respects. The Coen Bros never give you what you're expecting- or what other filmmakers might have done in their place. That's why they're the Coen Bros.
Cloony in one of his great performances. Terrific scenes of movie shooting back in the day. Tilda Swinton in great duel roles. Brolin is beyond fantastic. Fienes also remarkably funny in a small role. Incredibly funny cowboy stunts. Hilarious dialogue. Technically incredible.
The only question is what is this movie saying to us? A fair question. I'm not sure. I have a few theories. So what? It's wonderful.
Hail Caesar. Go see it. Amazing.