What to do when all meaning is gone

Rating: 8/10 (11 February 2014)

Inside Llewyn Davis is a rich work of art, be that in cinema or in music. The title character is a man filled with remorse and emptiness, who after the suicide of his partner drifts around looking to basically survive and live off the music he makes. All throughout the movie he will interact with people he knows and even travel to Chicago. This story invites you into the life of someone who seems to be going through life without any sense of purpose. He assumes music as his way of being, folk music to be exact, and all he does ends up being connected with the songs he does and also his presence in the whole business. Personally I rooted for this folk singer despite his flaws and wrong decisions that after all just makes him more human.
I am usually not a fan of the Coens and their feature films. The only other movie I can say I've loved from them is No Country For Old Men, and that one was from a different perspective. I'll admit that I haven't seen Fargo. but still they fail to capture my fullest attention. Given its musical nature, Inside Llewyn Davis nails the mark on the songwriting and composing point. The commitment the filmmakers had on perfecting every single detail is something I very much appreciate. The performances are quite good and Oscar Isaac handles the responsibility of leading the movie quite splendidly. With some eerily beautiful cinematography and a inquisitive script, Inside Llewyn Davis is one of those rare movies that leave you asking questions but on a positive note. Definitely a must-see
Rating 8/10