Review of Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) by James C — 11 May 2014

Struggling singer cant get a break and mopes around in this slow and meaningless yawn.

This review of Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) was written by James C on 11 May 2014.

Inside Llewyn Davis has generally received very positive reviews.

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Inside Llewyn Davis is what is inside all of us: the longing to be accepted, to connect with and contribute to others, a longing that, though…

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The movie's rich central figure feels like he's lost in a sea of phonies. If only the movie didn't feel that way too…

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One of the best Coen's brother movies. This movie about a globe trotter folk sibger is filled of melancholy, nostalgy and really good music…

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The times they are a-changin’ but the Coens keep bringing the hits back home. A masterpiece…

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