I Never Thought Perfection Would Be So Funny!!

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2009)

Before I met "The Dude" and the rest of the cast I wasn't sure if the Coen Brother's could ever top their Citizen Kane(Fargo). After watching "The Big Lebosky" I found out just how talented these writer/director's were. The Big Lebosky is a genre trend setting masterpiece. With dialogue so close to perfection I would not change a single sentence. This is a movie of pure clever genius and has tremendous replay and stay power. Mark my words when I say: You can watch it a million times, and you will never get sick of it.
The story begins with the raspy southern drawl of "The Stranger"(Sam Elliot) preparing us with narration as the ever schlepped "Dude" (Jeff Bridges, Jeff Lebosky) is
returning home from buying some milk at the grocery store.
Upon arriving home he is greeted by a couple of Jackie Treehorn's (notorious pornography producer) looking for "Jeff Lebosky" After realizing that the
"Dude" was not in fact the right "Jeff Lebosky" (and one pee'd on rug and thus plot set up later)
The Henchmen exit. Thus we are brought along on one of the funniest and darkest tales of redemption, slacking, anger, mistaken identity, and league bowling! I can honestly say the best ride of my life was on the not so righteous
and lethargic tale of "The Dude" While he tries to seek reparation for the "soiled upon rug" in his living room, and finds himself in the midst of doing so, getting involved with so many different forms of deception, unwanted responsibility and paranoia as The Dude agrees to act as courier when the other millionaire "Jeffery Lebosky's"(David Huddleston) kidnapped trophy wife "Bunny"(Tara reed) allegedly gets kidnapped.
Needless to say The Dude is in well over his head and Murphy's Law soon becomes reality to the motley crue of characters .
This movie is so cleverly written you wonder just how the plot gets pulled off with such grace. And the answer to that question lays in the A. The dialogue B. The character development And C. The amazing acting from the entire cast
As also starring "Walter Sobcheck"(John Goodman) "Theodore(Donny) Karabatsos"(Steve Buscemi)"Maude Lebosky"(Julianne Moore)Guest starring "Jesus Quintana"(John Turtorro) "Brandt"(Phillip Seymour Hoffman)ETC.
And all these actors, no matter how small the part all make a juxtaposing impact On the all around greatness factor of this films hilarity and tightness
But make sure you relax your face muscles the night before watching this movie
because the best of the best in my personal opinion comes from "The Dude and Walter"(Bridges and Goodman) as "The Dudes" Pacifism mentality counteracts with the Ever un predictable and over steam headed Vietnam veteran "Walter Sobcheck"(Goodman)
who will take any chance he can get to turn a conversation into reminiscing about his life in the war. With that being said Also turning in an unforgettable performance is "Julianne Moore" as "Maude Lebosky" the daughter of millionaire business man "Jeffrey Lebosky"(Dave Huddleston)
The on screen chemistry between these cast members is extremely memorable and sometimes confrontational, but always entertaining and clever. When you view it for yourself, You'll find yourself quoting and watching in awe,as these actors quickly become your bowling buddies and transform the silver screen into pure gold. this masterpiece of satirical cinema will intrigue your intellect and challenge your sense of humor and boundaries as The Big Lebosky will invade your personal space by remaining in your mind and everyday references of the films idiosyncrasies will become adjacent to your vocabulary. Pare all that with the groundbreaking camera work and all star soundtrack and you have a film that comes as close to perfection as you will ever find.
All in all and pound for pound "The Big Lebosky" is a 10! A true Timeless piece of film. The Coens Sistine Chapel if you will.
So "Ever thus to the deadbeats" that choose not to enjoy!!
But hey " that's just like... My opinion man!"
By Anthony S. Timo