Like all things Coen, incredibly underrated.

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2002)

You know you love them. Coen movies have that quirky something or other that at times will make you laugh out loud or squirm in your seat, sometimes at the same time. The only movie I think that doesn't fit this mold was Blood Simple (less funny than the rest). But it was still VERY good. Some movies are more funny. Some are more violent. But there is always a mixture of the two. It's refreshing to see movies these days that don't resort to spooge jokes and CGI F/X cheating and hip-hop soundtrax.
I'm starting to ramble. Anyway, I love this movie. Love, love, love it. When I got a DVD player last fall this was the first movie I bought, and I have watched it on average of once a week since then. I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I know a well made movie when I see one. And I know when a writer/director cares for the characters, and it really comes through in this movie. And it's funnier than anything that's been made in years. Even After all the times I see it, I still laugh out loud at certain parts. My wife and I quote it constantly to each other. My Favorite parts (possible spoilers ahead):
1. The scattering of the ashes (It's wrong but it feels oh so right), 2. The Dude in the Eagles Cab (I, too, fervently hate the Eagles) and, 3. The "marmot" in the tub
So I recommend to anyone who wants a good laugh and a weird plot with some truly loveable characters, see this movie. 10/10