One Toke Over the Line

Rating: 5/10 (2 August 2012)

Slovenly slacker Jeff Bridges (as Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski) is abducted in his Southern California apartment and gets his head dunked in the toilet. For some reason, Mr. Bridges' toilet bowl looks like it was filled with milk instead of lemonade. The intruders have mistaken Bridges for ultra-wealthy David Huddleston (as Jeffrey "The Big" Lebowski). Informed of their error, they leave. But Bridges is upset one left his rug soaked with urine. The rug really tied the room together. Now, it will stink. Bridges decides to ask the "The Big Lebowski" to pay damages...
At the mansion, Bridges meets funny Philip Seymour Hoffman (as Brandt) and his namesake's busty blonde trophy wife Tara Reid (as Bunny). She offers oral services for $1,000, but Bridges is broke. Later, Bridges is employed to help retrieve the kidnapped wife by transporting $1,000,000 in ransom money. Helping Bridges are two bowling pals, chubbier John Goodman (as Walter) and talky Steve Buscemi (as Donny). There is more sex appeal in beautifully-figured Julianne Moore (as Maude). She wants to have a little Lebowski. Memorable characterizations and good music.
***** The Big Lebowski (2/15/98) Joel & Ethan Coen ~ Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi