Review of The Big Lebowski (1998) by Chadw. — 04 Apr 2008
I recently saw this movie for the first time. I came in with low expectations - I was told it was a silly stoner movie. And I'm a pretty tough critic on movies overall and no big fan of stoner movies.
Well they were right, it IS a stoner movie. And it is also absolutely freaking brilliant. As in hilarious. This movie absolutely gets into her head and won't leave it. Some scenes are now indelibly etched into my brain now.
Among many others, the scene with The Dude morphed onto a bowling ball and rolling down the lane - between the legs of a horde of beautiful women - and to some groovin' music - may be the funniest and most surreal thing I've ever seen in film.
So ignore the up-tight critics. If you want something really different and can relax and go with the flow, this flick is for you. As for it being a stoner flick, well, it probably wouldn't hurt if you lit one up while watching this film either.
It no doubt would make it even funnier. Why not - he actors and the Coen brothers were all definitely under the influence while making this masterpiece.
This review of The Big Lebowski (1998) was written by Chadw. on 04 Apr 2008.
The Big Lebowski has generally received very positive reviews.
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