2008
Written and Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen
Starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton and Richard Jenkins

First of all – I regret that I didn’t get to catch it at the theaters when it first came out. FREAKIN SCHOOL!

I love Tilda Swinton, I love Frances McDormand, everyone loves Brad Pitt and I’m the one in everyone so I love Brad Pitt as well = enough reason to love the film. I rented it yesterday and watched it right away because darn, had I been wanting to watch this for a long time.

Imho, the kernel of this movie lies within the characters. In the DVD commentary, the Coens said that they tailored every character to the actors they had in mind. Which really shows, because the whole story revolves around these people, these characters, and the plot is able to proceed because of them and their actions. Every character is so clearly defined, and not by some typical stereotype – that’s way too easy – but rather, awkward and queer people that are so unnatural, that they seem to be the most natural thing ever! Well, other than the fact that Brad Pitt is a complete dork. Bravo, wardrobe designer, bravo. That’s a feat right there. Lemme help you add it to your portfolio.

It’s pretty awesome how the plot goes. Awesome as in WTF!?  The beginning was kinda slow, introducing the characters and such, but once the stage is set and the players are ready, the plot unfolds in the most unexpected way. The witty dialogue is a big plus to the film. Although I don’t really know much of the Coen’s type of writing style, this is definitely something unique and enjoyable.This reminds me a little of Pulp Fiction, which is one of my favorite films ever. It doesn’t follow the typical Jolly Woods type of scenarios. Often, you’ll find yourself wondering what the heck just happened, why is this happening, and whether the whole thing is a blunder on the writer’s part, which I can assure you, it’s not.

Summing up, this is a fun film with no lesson learned. The ending doesn’t make you think, but neither does it satisfy you. It’s just a… termination. Done. Period. Buried. You just don’t think about it anymore. I’m sure there are underlying themes and all that serious stuff, but the point of this film is not to emphasize all that stuff, but kinda the opposite. It’s more of to take things with a pinch of salt (or pepper, if you’re into that) and just..chill.

Fun film.

My Verdict: 7.5/10  

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EDIT: I just found out that it’s Tilda Swinton’s birthday yesterday, (or technically today) what a coincidence! HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU LOVELY LADY!!!!

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Well, I sorta liked the Zelda one better even though it’s fake and Jake Gyllenhaal-less. Don’t get me wrong, this looks awesome, but I’m not particularly looking forward to it. It’s one more those youtube hopping videos where after you finished watching it, you click on the next interesting video on the related video list.

Meh, I won’t judge any further, cuz I’ve only played the first game for 10 minutes. Even if it turns out bad it won’t hurt me that much. Although it might hurt my trust. My trust in the film industry. YOU MERRY MEN OF JOLLY WOODS SHALL BE MERRY NO MORE!!

I’ll watch a remake of Sinbad anytime though.

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