Review of The Big Lebowski (1998) by Sarah P — 27 May 2013

Hilarious, crude and out there the Cohen brothers produce a witty yet memorable film with the help of their leads.

This review of The Big Lebowski (1998) was written by Sarah P on 27 May 2013.

The Big Lebowski has generally received very positive reviews.

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