Coen Brothers next best.

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2004)

As a big fan of the brothers this ranks as my second favourite Coen brothers movie. It is absolutely superb. When I first saw it I was laughing so much that I found myself wondering just what the hell it was all about. Then I watched it a few more times and wondered just what the hell it was all about. Actually, it is a very finely crafted movie even if it looks as if they were running out of film and just tied everything up in the last reel. I am so glad it came out on DVD as it gives you the opportunity to pick up other bits and pieces that seem almost secondary (well, actually they are but who cares). Like in the opening scene where the Dude's head is shoved down the toilet after he bashed his bowling ball against the door jam. If you notice the dent left is still there all through the film. It's a small thing but one that make the whole movie a gem. Jeff Bridges IS the Dude (and a biliiant piece of acting to explain to the Big Labowski that she (Bunny) kidnaped herself). Both Goodman and Stevie are perfectly cast and Johnny T. is just perfect as the Jesus. Like Stone's "Any Given Sunday", this movie bases itself in a sport for which I have no interest but, boy, what a movie. I have to give this 9 out of 10 as it is only the Coen's second best movie. The first is, of course, Millers Crossing.