Understatedly Brilliant

Rating: 9/10 (18 February 2008)

For all of the mindless dolts that didn't like this because it left you to your own interpretations I say go watch Sesame Street. It's all spelled out for you on that show.
This movie gets better and better with every viewing. Outstanding cinematography, the subtle yet effective score and the superb acting of the three male leads, not to mention the supporting cast. The Coen brothers have done it again and crafted a wonderful film which will reveal more nuance and detail with each successive viewing.
I can appreciate a film where everything is neatly tied up at the end and we're left with no questions as to what happened with the characters in the story. But I love those movies which leave you with just as many questions as answers, and this movie leaves a lot of questions to ponder. I'll enjoy watching this over and over again. I liken it to a film like 'The Usual Suspects' - a film which I still watch and discover something new with each viewing.