oscar isaac+folk music+cohen brothers

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2019)

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I went into this movie blind. I knew it had a good reputation, but other than that, I knew nothing about this. The opening song really drew me in, and set this up to be a really great movie. It didn't take long for me to recognize the trademark style of the Coen brothers, which made me like it even more.
I can't say enough good things about this movie. In fact, I can't really say any bad things. The entire story is entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The direction, the acting, the writing....everything is impeccable. I especially enjoyed the short cameos from John Goodman and F. Murray Abraham.
Despite everything great about this movie, what makes it brilliant in my book is the music. I'm like folk music as it is, and all the songs in Inside Llewyn Davis are great by any standard. I could easily listen to this album every day and still want more. As a side note, the ending nod to Bob Dylan offered quite the finish.
In short, main highlights are the acting (Isaac's talent continues to blow me away) and the music, along with a little bit of smart humor. This is highly recommended for people who love watching talent showcased on screen, because everyone involved is at their very best here.