Excellent

Rating: Null/10 (18 August 2008)

The Big Lebowski is a superb film, mixing comedy and, at times, surrealism. Focusing on the Dude (Jeff Bridges), the ultimate slacker, we follow the escalation of oddities in his life after thieves mistake him for somebody else and pee on his rug. He then tries to get compensation from his namesake, Mr Lebowski, the man the thieves intended to nobble, but afterwards gets dragged into increasingly crazy intrigues revolving around a missing lady! The supporting cast was brilliant, with John Goodman absolutely hilarious as a gun-toting 'Nam veteran with an obsession with bowling. He helps push the Dude into bigger and bigger mishaps with his flawed logic and unhelpful interferences. There are twists and turns as the film winds its way to the finish, with plenty of laughs. I would rate this above Fargo, another excellent Coen film. Big Lebowski is that good.