my favorite film ever. period.

Rating: Null/10 (18 August 2000)

this is a really, really, really good movie, people. the thing i really love about it is that the story shot right past me the first three times i saw it; i hardly noticed many of the intricacies of the plot because i was so caught up with the fabulous conversations, one-of-a-kind characters, great music and awesome imagery. but each time i watch this film i notice something new about it. were it not for the ridiculous atmosphere and nonsensical nature of this film, it could be a great detective flick. the story is magnificent.
any aspiring writers should take note; this movie seamlessly blends good dialogue, good characters and good story. most of the scenes in the movie carry several different purposes. combine this with an excellent cast and great performances from Bridges, Goodman, and Buscemi, along with just about every supporting character, and you have a classic comedy. i do not use the term classic lightly.
the last thing i really like about this movie is that after all of the humor, i found myself deeply involved in the story and the wellbeing of the characters. at first some might find it a little melancholy; i certainly did. but after watching this movie as many times as any other i've ever seen, it lifts my spirits every time. this is the kind of movie my friends and i will be quoting every line from until we're senile. an absolute must see.