Lebowski Forever!

Rating: 9/10 (20 May 2015)

The Big Lebowski (1998): Dir: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen / Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro: Hilarious comedy about an average guy in extraordinary circumstances as Jeff Lebowski is mistaken for the rich Lebowski whose daughter is kidnapped. He seeks retribution after his rug is urinated upon but instead is given a proposition and instructed to drop off a brief case full of cash. Plot turns follow with stolen cars, severed toes, and a ferret used for interrogation. Wayward behaviour filmed stylistically by Ethan and Joel Coen who can add this to a long list of stylistic achievements such as Blood Simple and Fargo. Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski, known as "The Dude,"a lazy bowling slob whose life was simple until mistaken identity complicated his seemingly innocent existence. John Goodman plays the Vietnam crazed Walter who bowls and unintentionally foils the Dude's brief case drop off. Julianne Moore plays Maude Lebowski with a proposition of her own. She is the rich Lebowski's daughter who suspends herself via straps and paints in the nude. Steve Buscemi plays Donnie, a belittled bowling pal who cannot get a word out. John Turturro plays an aggressive rival bowler who calls himself "the Jesus." Inspiring dream sequence from perspective of bowling ball finger holes creates a deliriously funny comedy. Score: 9 / 10