The Big Lebowski

What Pompted You to write a Review?
I couldn't stop laughing when i saw this movie.This movie made me try my first white russian tahnk you big lebowski for introducing me to that drink.
 

How was the Plot, Acting, Direction?
That was an orignal plot that realy pulled all the comedy together.
 

Were You ENTERTAINED?
I have seen the movie 20 times and i still laugh.
 

Did It Fulfill Expectations? Hype Level?
I had never heard of it and stumbled upon it while channel surfing and was impressed.
 

Did a Movie Trailer Establish a HYPE?never seen one.if i had i might have gone to the show to see it.

 

Is This Movie Mainstream Or Pretty Obscure?
 the movie has a big following but there are still alot of poeple that haven't seen it.
 

Let Your Senses and Imagination Go Wild! I wish they would make a sequel to it.I can't get enought of the big l.

 

Above all, Establish Your Star Rating 1-5 Or 1-10? the movie is a ten.

 

Define what the Star rating mean to you...It is the best comedy of all time no matter how many stars it has been given.

 

How would you recommend the movie?everbody has to see this movie everybody.

 

Be Free and Run Wild with your review!it's the best i say.

 

When I first saw this movie I was fairly young, enough so that I didn't really get the humor. But, only now after watching it again can I really see how great a movie this is, from fever dreams about bowling with the gods to scattering of "Donny's" ashes flying back into Jeff Bridges face, this is a funny movie. But, then again, can you expect anything less from the Coen brothers? The plot is great, the acting is quirky but funny, and direction just as good.
       Throughout the movie I was very entertained, while it didn't capture my attention quite as thoroughly as some other movies it kept me laughing at the absurdity to the end. And while my expectations for this movie were fairly high (after hearing about it for awhile) it definitely fulfilled them. This movie deserves the hype it has created and still sustains.
    While this movie is pretty mainstream, it has this sort of cultish streak to it that has solidified its place in popular culture. In effect it has the best of both worlds; great directors with a quirky storyline. 
   Overall, out of 10, I'd give this a 9. It's funny, entertaining, unpredictable, and with the cultish streak you can expect people to still be talking about it at least 20 years from now.
   If you're looking for a funny movie that is not quite mainstream, then you should definitely watch the Big Lebowski.

This movie is a Coen Brother classic. It follows a man known as "The Dude" through a series of mishaps that all happen because his real name happens to be Mr. Lebowski. In classic Coen brothers style, There are plenty of intertwining plot lines that require you to have a flow chart ready, but once again, all is explained in the end. This movie is a prime example of the videography that I have come to associate with The Coen Brothers. But i will say, it isn't for everyone. It can be crude at times, but to get around this, just desensitize your self a bit. All in all, this film deserves the 5 rating I have given it. It clearly explains everything in the end, and has many ridiculously funny scenes, such as John Goodman's character diving out of a car with a gun, only to have it go off on the ground and shoot him. What is the defining factor for this movie is how much chemistry all the actors have. No matter how small a characters role is, they play a big part in the movie that is needed. And the camerawork in this film is once again par for the Coen brothers. This is a must see for Coen Brother fans, and a good starter for people who are new to the style of the Coen Brothers.

Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) is an unemployed slacker whose only interest is bowling with his moronic friends (John Goodman and Steve Buscemi).  He becomes involved in a kidnapping case when he is mistaken for a millionaire also named Lebowski.  Mayhem ensues.

I had heard for years that this was a Great Movie, a piece of Film Art from the Coen Brothers.  So much for my curiosity.  If you like your movies PG like I do, this is a movie to avoid at all costs.  The main character is a disgusting slob with no redeeming qualities and the "F" word is used 260 times in 117 minutes.  The movie is vulgar and pointless. 

This movie has been my favorite since I have originally seen it. It includes wonderful actors, brilliant dialogue, and a film-noir experience in an American comedy movie. The dude is the man of the times- never stepping out of his boundaries, but always abiding by the things life throws at him. Despite his unwillingness to get involved with the money scheme that this movie revolves around, his finesse in dealing with the various players, as well as his own friend Walter, is undeniable. The stoic heroicism of Jeff Bridges as the Dude is unclassifiable and has never been replicated- nobody can be that chill all the time.  Because of this, the Dude has spawned a religion of sorts- becoming an ordained dudeist minister is as easy as going to a website. The movie has spawned many philosophical talks, perspectives on the Coen Brothers' real meaning in this movie, and even it's own festival held yearly- in which people drink White Russians, bowl, and talk in dudeisms. The inner workings of this movie are confusing and never fully surface- but there is a lot to the different people and things that happen to the Dude. This is a representation of our time as seen from the eyes and cultures of the past- where the big players of the 60's and 70's no longer fit in and modernity overcomes any form of solidarity.