A Serious Man

Focus Features | Release Date: October 2, 2009

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 336 Ratings

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JonW.Jan 10, 2010

I used to love the Coen Brothers movies. I'm rendered speechless at how tedious and unfunny their latest work is. Maybe you have to be Jewish? How anyone can view this as one of the best of the year is beyond me. What a sad state. At I used to love the Coen Brothers movies. I'm rendered speechless at how tedious and unfunny their latest work is. Maybe you have to be Jewish? How anyone can view this as one of the best of the year is beyond me. What a sad state. At least the British are still making great films.… Expand

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MikeNJan 7, 2010

Saw the movie with the wife on a special date night. It was a complete mistake. A quick summery might be, selfish people consistently doing selfish horrible things to each other. The Coen brothers view on humanity portrayed in this movie is Saw the movie with the wife on a special date night. It was a complete mistake. A quick summery might be, selfish people consistently doing selfish horrible things to each other. The Coen brothers view on humanity portrayed in this movie is worse than a concept of … Expand

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MaxMFeb 14, 2010

Another Coen brothers inside joke movie...Please get back to what made you guys great. Lebowski, Fargo, and No Country were pure magic. Beyond that, it's been nothing but crap.

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MichaelHNov 5, 2009

I found the film loathsome with no redeeming characters. As sensitive as the leading man was, he was reactive in every situation, not allowing the audience to relate to him or be intrigued. The only reason I gave it a 1 is a tribute to the I found the film loathsome with no redeeming characters. As sensitive as the leading man was, he was reactive in every situation, not allowing the audience to relate to him or be intrigued. The only reason I gave it a 1 is a tribute to the fine actors.… Expand

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andyaNov 18, 2009

Once again the critics blew it! the only value for me in seeing this movie is to further my understanding as to: 1. Why some people are antisemitic, 2. To realize how far afoot the majority of Jewish people are from the portrayals depicted Once again the critics blew it! the only value for me in seeing this movie is to further my understanding as to: 1. Why some people are antisemitic, 2. To realize how far afoot the majority of Jewish people are from the portrayals depicted in the movie. 3. To be grateful that my Temple and Rabbi , and for that manner most Rabbis with whom I have dealt are functioning on a different place than was was depicted in :Serious Man" and 4. To reaffirm my belief that Judaism now and historically has had some of the brightest, most creative, and philanthropic individuals in the world. Mankind has advanced because of the Jewish people.… Expand

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zig16Jan 1, 2011

This movie sucks! Plain and simple. If I paid to see this at the movies I would have been angry. As it it, I'm angry for paying attention to Ebert. I lost 90 minutes of good living time. This jackass, Ebert, has no credibility at all. HeThis movie sucks! Plain and simple. If I paid to see this at the movies I would have been angry. As it it, I'm angry for paying attention to Ebert. I lost 90 minutes of good living time. This jackass, Ebert, has no credibility at all. He rates every Disney movie pretty high. He was their lackey for quite some time so it should be no surprise. I guess he smooches the Coens' butts too..… Expand

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FelixL.Feb 12, 2010

An inside joke that never comes to life. A truly awful film, with nothing to recommend it. Self-indulgent and appalling. The work of narcissists.

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BradR.Jan 2, 2010

Absolutely dreadful. painful to sit through.

0 of 1 users found this helpful

JannaP.Feb 14, 2010

This was the worst movie ever. Painful to sit through. It was so incredibly boring. Every minute was torture. The characters are boring, unattractive, smug, and pathetic. There is absolutely nothing worthwhile about this movie.

0 of 1 users found this helpful

NancyRMar 6, 2010

I walked out....it was painful to watch. A waste of money.

2 of 3 users found this helpful

ReidFOct 10, 2009

Snide, obnoxious, vapid people doing awful things to each other, this movie is total garbage.

0 of 1 users found this helpful

LindaD.Feb 12, 2010

Hated this movie. I'm really sorry I wasted my time watching it.

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MichaelSOct 31, 2009

Don't waist your money and time. Awful movie. Denigrates everything it presents. Denigrates life, religion, jewish people, korean people, honesty, religion. The only message it sends is that life makes no sense. So why the Coens stay in Don't waist your money and time. Awful movie. Denigrates everything it presents. Denigrates life, religion, jewish people, korean people, honesty, religion. The only message it sends is that life makes no sense. So why the Coens stay in this world? Depressing, irritating and not funny… Expand

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SteveWDec 13, 2009

I'm, Jewish, and I HATED this movie. The critics blew it. Again. Another unfunny "black" comedy. I couldn't wait for it to end. Worst movie I've seen in many, many years. Save your money, and whatever you do, do NOT buy the I'm, Jewish, and I HATED this movie. The critics blew it. Again. Another unfunny "black" comedy. I couldn't wait for it to end. Worst movie I've seen in many, many years. Save your money, and whatever you do, do NOT buy the DVD. You will thank me later.… Expand

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