The Big Lebowski (1998)

The Dude never actually bowls!

I don't know why people keep referring to the coasters and the towel. This Limited Edition comes in an awesome, very original, bowling ball!!! I would buy it just for the package. I can't believe how cheap it's selling for!!!! I'm super excited to add it to my DVD shelf! July 16, 2008

A far cry from Thunderbolt & Lightfoot

Susan Sarandon has her "Rocky Horror Picture Show" performance to forever contend with, and Jeff Bridges is stuck with this.

Yes Jeff, it was tragic when they killed off your character at the end of "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" but *this* is the one that's going into the time-capsule. Get used to the idea... ;] July 7, 2008

What...No Oscar Nominations!?

This movie just gets better and better: it is shame that the Academy overlooked Jeff Bridges and John Goodman's performances. The "Dude" is a perfect imitation of himself, beginning with the opening scene where he writes a check for 79 cents. John Goodman's "Walter" is just too real: I KNOW guys like Walter, and Goodman does these gentlemen to a "tee"....when it comes to acting, they are both in their element in this movie. A rich blend of good story lines, good comedy, and very earthy people bring together what should have been a smash hit and not a cult favorite. July 1, 2008

What a masterpiece!

I didn't know what to expect from this movie to be honest. Upon finding out I was 3/4 German and studying behaviors of Nihilists, my friend said I would probably like a part of this movie with a ferret and three German Nihilists. I also watched a Youtube Poop (comedic videos of cartoon shows with overdubs and other material on youtube) where the "Is this your homework Larry?" scene's audio was overdubbed on a few scenes of "Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog" which depicted an angry Dr. Robotnik and Grounder the Robot interogating Sonic about his homework and the stolen car and money. My friend said it was also made by the succesful Coen Brothers who also made one of my favorite movies, "No Country For Old Men". With the main character as an unemployed slob (Jeff Bridges) who does pot, drinks white russians, gets mistaken for a multi-millionaire with the exact same name, and hangs out with a Nam vet (John Goodman) and an oblivious master bowler (Steve Buscemi), I was laughing at the movie's comedic value and amazed at the compelling story and great plotline. I recommend that everyone watch this movie at least once, because it would be a shame to miss out on this funny and well-done masterpiece. If you like heists gone wrong, angry cripples, friendly porn company owners, hot trophy wives, german nihilists, and nude feminists, this movie is for you.
In other words, I give this movie a 5/5 for being original and funny. June 21, 2008

Don't get it?

If you don't get this film, it may be time to re-evaluate your sense of humor and your existence in society. People who don't take themselves too seriously and appreciate some good, whitty and well-delivered nonsense get this film. Perhaps, that's what this is about in a sense. The Dude is just trying to chill, and finds himself stuck with a bunch of ridiculous characters who take themselves too seriously. It's very funny that he is absolutely the most well-adjusted character in the flick. How can that NOT be funny? It's a brilliant parody of our uptight and senseless social worlds. If you need a plot to follow what the point is... Well, Brandt, I just don't know what to tell you.

"This aggression will not stand, MAN" June 11, 2008

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