One of my favorite films.

Rating: Null/10 (13 March 2003)

From what I've been able to perceive, this film has been vastly overlooked. I've heard that it received bad reviews at the time of its release, and, although I personally enjoy this movie, I wouldn't doubt that many critics missed the point. I say this for several reasons. First of all, this film is certainly not for everyone. Obscene content aside (of which there is plenty) the strangeness of this film will certainly turn off many viewers. Secondly, even if you are interested in a movie as oddball as this, it may still take a while to appreciate. I myself needed to see it three times before I realized how funny it is. Now, this may seem like a lot a work for a yield as little as enjoying a movie. This is not the case. If you are a fan of any of the other Coen Brothers movies, or, of just comedy movies in general, I implore you to rent this. Yes, it has the Coen Brothers trademarks (great dialogue and a very interesting and complex plot) but this movie isn't good because of its technical accomplishments; it's just great fun to watch.