Review of O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) by Ross B — 16 Aug 2010
Another classic Coen brothers film that updates the classic story of Homer's The Odyssey into a 1930's depression era fable. George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson are convicts on a chain gang in Mississippi who decide to escape in order to try find a buried treasure that Clooney supposedly stole and hid.
On their way, they run into many crazy and challenging obstacles that try and stop them from completing their task while at the same time being chased by the Warden. There are great supporting roles by Charles Durning, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, and Stephen Root.
The film is just a fun ride to watch and the three convicts have a great chemistry together. It is the most interesting retelling of the Odyssey I have ever seen.
This review of O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) was written by Ross B on 16 Aug 2010.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? has generally received very positive reviews.
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