The Coen Bros. took a small movie, and made it larger than life.

Rating: Null/10 (27 July 2000)

Usually, very good films have substance to them. And very bad films have none. The Big Lebowski is an odd ball, because, it's thin. "Guy is mistook for someone else, and has caused The other Lebowski's wife to be kidnapped, or so they think". That's it, sure their is more parts, but not much of a plot. Yet, it is wildly fantastic.
This is a small film, but it is made larger than it is supposed to be. It is hilarious and the humor never gets old. Like Maltin said, "A Film Used for introducing Wild characters". It does, and wonderfully. I never felt the film sucked at all. I never thought it boring. i never disliked anything in the film. It was just a film the Coen bros. just made to entertain.
Jeff Bridges does a great job as The Dude, And John Goodman was really underrated for his great performance as Walter. And even as smaller of a role he had Steve Buscemi did a good job as the nice guy friend of the Dude, he was just likeable and it was sad to see him die and how mean Walter was to him, but you knew Walter loved him alot. But probably the greatest acting is John Tuturro as Jesus (not the savior, the bowler), he is just so incredibly amazing! The nihilists are just downright hilarious. Flea proves he kicks ass as much as he does as a musician.
The soundtrack is good, it really brings the laid back feel of "The Dude" to light. Good songs by Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Gypsy Kings
I think that's what the Coen bros. wanted to make. The direction is just fantastic. The imagery is beautiful and looks great. The best scenes in the film are The Dude's "Knocked Out" sequences.
The film is just like any story a "Stranger" would tell you to bring a smile to your face. That's what some people don't understand, it's just supposed to be one of those funny stories you hear from a guy in a bar one day.
The only draw back is that some questions go un answered and you have to go in depth to really try and figure them out. Who stole The Big Lebowski's money? Was it Larry? Or did he actually keep the money? Then why did Maude say that the 1 million dollars was missing?
This is a very underrated film. And should have garnered more attention and positive reviews. But oh Well, "F**k it" as the Dude says. This is a good film about a simple story with colorful characters, and great cinematography.
Now I feel like bowling.

5 out of 5