'The Big Lebowski' | Critics' Picks

'The Big Lebowski' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

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15 жыл бұрын

A. O. Scott discusses the Coen brothers' 1998 film starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and a who's who of 1990s American indie cinema.
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@SefniAsheforr 5 жыл бұрын

The thing that made this film one that I love, is how it depicts a man that truly relishes simplicity. Most of us get so caught up in trying to be successful, that we forget how to really appreciate the true happiness that simple activities and moments can bring us. Even when my life felt the hardest it had been, I still look back at those times as some of my best. Simple things like the Dude's hobby of bowling with best friends is something my friends and I did, and I still look back at with high reverence. For all of the theories and interesting discussions about the underlying genius of the film, it's how it shines a light on appreciation for the small things that really make it stand out to me. Even when things get truly out of hand, and Donnie ends up dead, the Dude (and the tone of the film) maintains that simple optimism. That's the aspect that has stuck with me.

@awesome420ication 7 жыл бұрын

This movie has one of the greatest character setups( only one that rivals it, imo is jimmy stewart in rear window where that shot includes his cast and you get to know all you need). The setup is ofcourse the dude writing a check for 69 cents. Summarizes the entire character brilliantly.

@Matthew-pk4jb 7 жыл бұрын

this is my desert island movie.

@magnusxlv 13 жыл бұрын

I think he misses it a little on Walter. Walter's passion is for the "rules". "Am I the only one who gives a shit about the rules?!!" That's why he defends free speech. It's one of the rules...

@conweez Жыл бұрын

Just watched Robert Altman's Long Goodbye (1973) and I immediately saw how the film would have greatly influenced the Big Lebowski with many of the Raymond Chandler and 70s counter culture elements.

@salsamancer 6 жыл бұрын

You nailed it about this movie having heart, and it's why the Cohen brothers never topped this. Their other movies all feel so cynical and cruel, but this one is sincere.

@joeengland3655 9 жыл бұрын

occupying various administration buildings lol

@derfanddarf1 6 жыл бұрын

"Unlike most of their movies, The Big Lebowski has a lot of heart."

@buzzabuzza3494

Superb film the cast,acting,dialogue the bizarre storyline make this one of my favourite films ever.👏👏👏

@mattd4616 Жыл бұрын

A truly timeless classic movie, perfectly played by every character in it.

@convair52 5 жыл бұрын

"...And even if he's a lazy man, and the Dude was most certainly that, quite possibly the laziest in Los Angeles county, which would place him high in the running for laziest worldwide."