The Big Lebowski

Rating: 10/10 (1 February 2003)

In modern film, there are only a very few people who can be consistently counted on to bring out intriguing, odd movies. Perhaps the two most prominent of these people are Joel and Ethan Coen, creators of such masterpieces of 'Fargo' and 'Blood Simple'. While most of their previous work has been critically acclaimed, it wasn't truly until 'Fargo' that the pair became more universally known. 'The Big Lebowski' is proof that the duo have past a rare test. They have transferred their concept of quirky filmmaking to the mainstream, while retaining their biting sense of humor. This film is truly hysterical, and at times poignant. Its a black comedy that is truly a delight to watch. Jeff Bridges and John Goodman have fantastic chemistry and the dialogue shows the biting satirical, yet overt comedic prose that the Coen Brothers have mastered in previous masterpieces.