a testament to the cool Coens brand of cinema

Rating: 8/10 (22 May 2014)

with exquisite image compositions, storytelling and omnipresent music, the film fully reflects the obsession of Llewyn Davis for his passion, his firm conviction that the world underestimates his talent.
more than anything else, i think, what makes the Coen Brothers so special is their unique ability and manner in layering their story. there is always this other layer, an existential, mythical plan that allows the film something more than what it seems on the surface, the sort of thing that i'm certain will ensure success upon multiple rewatches. the Coens are able to trigger mystery and involvement by having those narrative gaps and scenes that can not (or should not) be understood immediately; and so, the set is ready to fill the film up with our own projections.
maybe i've talked more about the filmmakers than the film itself, but it is all the more worthy for being able to showcase the Coens brand of cinema and stand as a testament to it.