Review of Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) by Rich M — 16 Mar 2014

Ineffectual narrative depicting a self-destructive folk singer caught in a vicious cycle.

This review of Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) was written by Rich M on 16 Mar 2014.

Inside Llewyn Davis has generally received very positive reviews.

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Inside Llewyn Davis proves the Coens to be the most Kubrickian of contemporary filmmakers-that is, if you consider Kubrick to be funny…

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By Galvy F (486) on 21 Oct 2017

(4.5 out of 6) When we don't see something's coming to get hit down to only get right back up…

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By Sarah Gopaul (223) for Digital Journal (223) on 31 Oct 2018

A few films have also capitalized on this tradition, but Inside Llewyn Davis may be one of the most captivating with a first-rate soundtrack…

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By J.d G (16) on 20 Mar 2018

It's sad to see a few negative review about this film, I know that movies, like music are subjective…

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By Ryan A (1,011) on 07 Nov 2017

Inside Llewyn Davis restores your faith in music and movies. Look into a week of passion and hardships with starving musician Llewyn Davis…

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By Daniel Green (105) for CineVue (2,163) on 06 Aug 2017

Featuring a breakthrough lead turn from Oscar Isaac as a struggling folk singer, the Coens have returned to the high watermark of such classic…

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By Larushka Ivan-Zadeh (441) for Metro (UK) (700) on 05 Sep 2017

The direction is pitch-perfect; the characters unique and eccentric yet fully realised and the script, woven with absurdist comedy, a marvel…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 08 Nov 2017

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