The best film in a long time.

Rating: Null/10 (5 September 2002)

The Big Lebowski was the first Coen Brothers' film I saw and although I can't say it's an equal to "The Man Who Wasn't There" or "Fargo" in terms of intricacy or overall style - it still remains my favourite by the Coens'.
Jeff Bridges is perfect as The Dude and John Goodman delivers his best performance so far as Walter; an annoyingly loveable Vietnam veteran.
The music is used brilliantly to the point that the film and it's soundtrack seem to be insperatable - a feat only accomplished by two other movies in my opinion - Reservoir Dogs and Natural Born Killers.
My only complaint would be that Steve Buscemi was a little underused and that his only lines seemed to be a lead into him being told to "Shut the **** up!" by Walter. But maybe that's the whole point.
Deffinately a treat for any fan of film, Coen or otherwise.
10 out of 10.