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The Big Lebowski

189 Ratings: 3.9
A comedy movie directed by Ethan and Joel Coen

The Coen brothers have done it again. Mixing in Leninist philosophy, mistaken identity, crazy characters, a kidnapping plot, and a deep love of bowling, they have unleashed upon an unsuspecting world the many glories of THE BIG LEBOWSKI. Jeff Bridges … see full wiki

Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 6 March 1998 (USA)
MPAA Rating: R
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review by . January 10, 2011
**** out of ****      Is it fair to call a film "great" purely based on directorial perfection? Is it really right to consider a cult film a "classic"? I questioned each and every one of these things while watching Joel and Ethan Coen's massive cult masterpiece "The Big Lebowski", and when the credits rolled, the brothers had answered all of my questions. But it took more than one sit-down to realize just why people so closely follow The Dude's …
review by . March 15, 2011
Something about The Big Lebowski just seems eerily perfect. I love the Coens filmography I have seen, and I think that The Big Lebowski is definitely their best work thus far. I haven't seen Fargo yet though, so I could very well change my opinion with a viewing of it though. The Big Lebowski is easily one of the best film-noir comedies ever made and one of the greatest comedy of all time. It may not be perfect, but it balances a great story, a great dream sequence, readily quotable lines, …
review by . February 25, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
was a great noir debut about misunderstanding identity.  Raising Arizona was a screwball comedy about stealing an identity.  Miller's Crossing was a deep gangster movie about discovering identity ("Nobody knows anybody. Not that well")  Barton Fink was a Hollywood insiders movie about understanding your own identity.  The Hudsucker Proxy was a fast-talking dialogue driven 1930s comedy about keeping your identity in the face of all odds against.    Fargo …
review by . July 13, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Dude, the chinaman is not the issue here...
The Coen Brothers. Jeff Bridges. Steve Buscemi. John Goodman. Julianne Moore. Sam god-damn Elliot. Seriously – what more can you ask for in a film?      From start to finish, the Coen Brother’s “The Big Lebowski” is going to take you on a wild journey through the depths of the local bowling alley to confrontations with German nihilists and pornography tycoons to random instances of urination – this movie has it all.      I originally …
review by . July 13, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
best comedy ever.
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 …
review by . July 13, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Lebowski Is Here To Stay
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.      …
review by . July 10, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
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 …
Quick Tip by . October 07, 2010
posted in Cult Cinema
I just don't understand why anyone ever laughs at this. People whose opinions I trust all call me an idiot, but ... you can't laugh at what ain't funny.
review by . May 11, 2010
Disgusting
   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 …
Quick Tip by . July 26, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
I have watched the movie more times than I can remember and it remains sharp and funny. Don't watch it cut for TV, it just doesn't make sense.
Quick Tip by . July 21, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
The Coen brothers never go wrong and with the Dude you'll be drinking white Russians til you're sick
Quick Tip by . July 06, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Stoner bowler and his odd friends weave through the tapestry of LA and meet all sorts of different folks. Abandon all hope of needing an important story and enjoy the ride.
Quick Tip by . July 27, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
A great comdedy classic. Jeff Bridges is the DUDE. a great cult classic........."this is bowling, this isnt Nam, there are rules."
Quick Tip by . July 20, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Definitely a 90's classic, The Dude reminds us to stay true to yourself and screw the world!
Quick Tip by . July 13, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
An American classic. I'd love to see a sequel. Donnie could come back in flashback.
review by . July 10, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
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 …
Quick Tip by . July 09, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
im so sorry to everyone who liked this movie and i know there is a lot of you. i thought this was a very dumb,pointless film with bad acting and irritating dialouge.
Quick Tip by . July 06, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Hilarious! A movie I will watch over and over.
Quick Tip by . July 02, 2010
A cult classic with a huge following
Quick Tip by . June 24, 2010
Quotable. Genius. Fun!
review by . October 06, 2009
posted in Movie Hype
We're going on a safari, through the murky smog and urban jungle of LA to view the strange specimens
You better not come into this movie hoping for a plot.  The idea of the movie is to see our hero truck around LA and witness a society that is seemingly sober but could be even more loaded then our stoner guide is.      Jeffrey Lebowski is "The Dude" he bowls on a bowling team, writes post dated checks for 99 cents, meditates and spends his days hanging out and getting high.  One day some toughs wanting money break into his house and before they leave …
Quick Tip by . October 06, 2009
Stoneing slacker gets wrapped up in a kidnapping plot and meets plenty of strange characters along the way. Fun and unique but not for all.
review by . October 25, 2009
Classic poster, thin paper, good printing. But this image, absolutely cool beyond imagination. The size the color, the tag line; excellent. Right across the room is the Almost Famous sunglasses picture. They are great posters looking at eachother, I'm not sure which one wins. Almost Famous - Movie Poster - 27 x 40.
review by . August 16, 2007
posted in Movie Hype
I guess I don't need to say much about the movie.   Apart from being my favorite movie with superb acting of the entire cast (including the dog and the toe) and the incredible dumb and hilarious dialogue which still manages to blow my socks off everytime I watch the movie, this version truly is a must have.   No matter which character you (try to) analyze, they are all insane and ingenious, funny and inspiring (except of course the nihilists...)  The HD DVD transfer …
review by . January 16, 2006
posted in Movie Hype
To me, the greatest thing about the Coen brothers is how vastly different each of their films is. For example, after making the dark, dramatic "Fargo", they made this film - "The Big Lebowski", a comedy about a stoner who gets his rug stolen. What other filmmakers would make such a leap from film to film, and continuing doing so through all of their films? Only the Coen brothers.    "The Big Lebowski" stars Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey Lebowski, an unemployed man known to everyone …
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