Just Great

Rating: 10/10 (16 February 2005)

This is one of the best Coen Brothers movies, and my favorite from them. What is so great about this is how the Dude (Jeff Bridges) gets involved in a series of events that he never really asked to be a part of. Bridges is excellent as the Dude. This is one of his best performances I have ever seen. The supporting cast is great with John Goodman (no Oscar nod?), Steve Buscemi, John Turturro (always great), Sam Elliot, Pete Stromare, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and David Huddleston. The movie features the usual Coen Brothers soundtrack (great!), hilarious dialog, and great camera shots (especially the open sequences up through the opening credits). The funniest part for me was the funeral at the end (not to spoil anything). This movie is highly recommended for Coen Brothers fans and fans of great comedy.