The Dude abides.

Rating: 10/10 (14 April 2002)

What can I say? This is one of my favourite films to date. The Coen brothers have done it again; have they ever made a bad film? Well Barton fink was odd but still not bad. Jeff Bridges is The Dude, literally. I find it very strange that the hero of this story is a loafer who just wants to drink White Russians, get stoned, and bowl, but it works a treat. I found myself getting caught up in their world. John goodman played a great role as The Dude's friend Walter and Steve Buscemi filled the part of poor old Donny. The story is humorous throughout although brief sadness is found, but even this is used to humorous effect. Okay it isn't one of the most intricately woven plots ever but the dialogue is expertly written and the characters superb. I recommend this film to anyone who is a Coen brother's fan (that really goes without saying) and anyone who sees a bit of The Dude in themselves (which, if we were honest might be a lot of us) oh, and anyone who likes cool movies.