Review of The Big Lebowski (1998) by Lionel_Joseph — 24 Jan 2019
First off I must say that I do love this movie a great deal and give it a very high recommendation, but only to the right audience. Some artsy fairy is not the type of audience you want viewing this movie.
Many complain that it has no plot and really goes nowhere, but that is the whole point of the movie. That is even explained in the opening dialogue of the movie delivered by the great Sam Elliot. It is a movie that isn't necessarily supposed to make sense and just be kind of stupid funny.
Stupid, if done correctly, can be crafted into gold and that is the exact case with The Big Lebowski. It's not trying to draw you in with a deep plot with twists and turns that leave you on the edge of your seat for the duration of the film.
It's just meant to be a goofy comedy about the craziness that ensues following a simple misunderstanding. If you can't wrap your water drenched brain around that concept than their is no hope left for you.
This is not a deeply moving picture that is supposed to leave you in deep thought after viewing. It is exactly what the directors intended it to be and nothing more. Just because your TV guide suggests you avoid it due to a lack of story or character development does not mean that it can't still be hilarious.
This review of The Big Lebowski (1998) was written by Lionel_Joseph on 24 Jan 2019.
The Big Lebowski has generally received very positive reviews.
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