Whats happened to the Coen brothers?

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2006)

Just watched the Ladykillers and am most disappointed. Iv'e one question. Whats happened? Fargo, great. Big Lebowski, even better. Since then the Coen brothers have not produced anything that comes close. I don't know why this is but I really wish they could make a movie which is half as good as Lebowski. Stop using A list actors such as Hanks and Clooney and go back to your roots. Jeff Bridges performance as 'the dude' is a joy to behold. Can't imagine Hanks in that role or Clooney as someone who does'nt roll on Saturdays. I can only think that as their movies gained popularity in the 90's they thought they would up the ante and work with big movie stars and have bigger budgets. It has'nt worked! Please ditch all the movie stars and return to the great character driven, quirky movies of which you made your names. Here's hoping...