I finally got around to watching The Big Labowski and can see why it is a cult classic. The depth and variety of special characters in this film make it delightful and funny. But if it weren’t for Jeff Bridge’s hard-to-place ability to maintain a running continuity through a sequence of unpredictable events, the film could have been a wreck.
It’s not just the characters. The filming, especially the portraitures, is magnificent. Granted there were a lot of interesting faces to capture, but in addition to framing, music added flare, timing was spot on. It really does need to be watched several times to see just how the directors and cameramen/women worked the magic.
The Coen brothers grew up one suburb over, educated in the public schools there. It’s a nice thought that their creativity was nurtured just down the road.
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