A stoner comedy for elite intellectuals.

Rating: 9/10 (3 March 2017)

The Dude. Yup, you just call him the Dude. He abides, man. He abides. That right there would be a pretty decent review of this film, because most of it is a bunch of losers making one-line quips whilst stoned in a profound manner; and you know what? It's brilliant and it works.
A man has his carpet sabotaged, the one that really tied the room together. He sets out to find out why, and gets caught up in an adventure. He is mistaken for a much wealthier Lebowski, who's wife owes money and thus gets everyone in trouble. The resulting hijinks involve ransom, German Nihilists, and bowling.
This film, more than any other by the Coens, seems to have generated more cult followers, quotes, party themes, and Halloween costumes. It's unique, funny as hell, and has a strange plot. The characters are like your college dorm-mates - memorable and goofy.
There is a sober, philosophical side to the Big Lebowski too. It makes you think about life and our purpose in it.
All in all, the film is pretty great and will probably rope you in for many viewings.