The Big Lebowski
Gramercy Pictures (I) | Release Date: March 6, 1998
8.6
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10
JimSSep 5, 2009
Masterfully written, cast, acted, and directed, this is an absurdist romp that never disappoints, sometimes surprises, and always entertains. Eminently quotable and relentlessly funny, this movie is worthy of its cult status. I feel sorry Masterfully written, cast, acted, and directed, this is an absurdist romp that never disappoints, sometimes surprises, and always entertains. Eminently quotable and relentlessly funny, this movie is worthy of its cult status. I feel sorry for the people who do not enjoy it; one of my all time favorite movies.… Expand
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10
MatthewBMay 14, 2009
This is as close to a masterpiece as a movie about an unemployed bowler embroiled in a kidnapping scam can be.
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10
BrendinoC.Dec 9, 2008
This is a masterpiece. I don't know much about film but I do know when something is great. This is something that is great. Take the scene when the Dude is talking to an apparently despondent Mr. Lebowski in front of his fireplace. This is a masterpiece. I don't know much about film but I do know when something is great. This is something that is great. Take the scene when the Dude is talking to an apparently despondent Mr. Lebowski in front of his fireplace. While Lebowski laments, Dude just sits there dumbly, as if only half-aware of his surroundings. This scene could have been an emotional window into Lebowski's soul, but all such connotations are ruined by the Dude in all his stonerdom. The hero is just that, a stoner walking though life as if by accident.… Expand
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
EricC.Nov 2, 2008
Some of the most surreal sequences I have ever seen, this has to be the slacker equivalent to Pulp Fiction. Like it or not, we all know the Dude, and there is a little of the Dude in a lot of us.
3 of 4 users found this helpful
10
RobOct 19, 2008
My absolute favorite comedy of all time and the best movie the Cohen Bros. have made.
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
DaveM.Jun 20, 2008
The Big Lebowski isn't just a movie, it's a way of life.
5 of 6 users found this helpful
10
ChadW.Apr 5, 2008
I recently saw this movie for the first time. I came in with low expectations - I was told it was a silly stoner movie. And I'm a pretty tough critic on movies overall and no big fan of stoner movies. Well they were right, it IS a I recently saw this movie for the first time. I came in with low expectations - I was told it was a silly stoner movie. And I'm a pretty tough critic on movies overall and no big fan of stoner movies. Well they were right, it IS a stoner movie. And it is also absolutely freaking brilliant. As in hilarious. This movie absolutely gets into her head and won't leave it. Some scenes are now indelibly etched into my brain now. Among many others, the scene with The Dude morphed onto a bowling ball and rolling down the lane - between the legs of a horde of beautiful women - and to some groovin' music - may be the funniest and most surreal thing I've ever seen in film. So ignore the up-tight critics. If you want something really different and can relax and go with the flow, this flick is for you. As for it being a stoner flick, well, it probably wouldn't hurt if you lit one up while watching this film either. It no doubt would make it even funnier. Why not - he actors and the Coen brothers were all definitely under the influence while making this masterpiece.… Expand
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JohnH.Feb 3, 2008
This is absolutely the only movie which I never tire of watching. The overcomplicated plot is indeed just an excuse to tie together a melange of colorful and hilarious vignettes -- the Coen brothers recognize the meaninglessness of the story This is absolutely the only movie which I never tire of watching. The overcomplicated plot is indeed just an excuse to tie together a melange of colorful and hilarious vignettes -- the Coen brothers recognize the meaninglessness of the story by showing us in the end that no kidnapping actually occurred. It matters not. The movie like the enduring music of Ravel is about style and flair over substance. And like that music The Big Lebowski is absolutely classic.… Expand
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SteveW.Jan 18, 2008
One of my absolute favorites...and I'm a movie guy...don't like TV. Several of the lower scores by the reviewers refer negatively to how 'scattered' it is, but frankly that's what it's supposed to be. The One of my absolute favorites...and I'm a movie guy...don't like TV. Several of the lower scores by the reviewers refer negatively to how 'scattered' it is, but frankly that's what it's supposed to be. The metaphor is bowling as life...and we're the pins.… Expand
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LaurenceB.Jan 18, 2008
It is my honest opinion that this movie is the best cult film ever made. You can watch it over and over again and it never loses appeal. Immensely qouteable, fantastically funny, and full of great dialogue - this is the ultimate shaggy dog It is my honest opinion that this movie is the best cult film ever made. You can watch it over and over again and it never loses appeal. Immensely qouteable, fantastically funny, and full of great dialogue - this is the ultimate shaggy dog story. 'The dude abides...'.… Expand
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PaulM.Jan 12, 2008
Some funny stuff scattered about but overall I thought it was pretty flat, misfiring more than it hit. Occasionally clever and inspired moments were often undone by heavy-handedness and a tendency to overindulge in them. I kept feeling a Some funny stuff scattered about but overall I thought it was pretty flat, misfiring more than it hit. Occasionally clever and inspired moments were often undone by heavy-handedness and a tendency to overindulge in them. I kept feeling a real good movie could've broken out with a little more subtlety and nuance.… Expand
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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DKDec 7, 2007
Best movie ever... f*#k it dude lets go bowling.
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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ChrisC.Dec 4, 2007
This movie proves that critics don't have a clue. I absolutely loved this movie. I will be buying this one for my collection. Listen to the user reviews, not the critics.
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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BruceNov 25, 2007
I've heard good comments about this movie for years, but finally got around to seeing a copy. Hilarious! The basic story is unoriginal, but the dialogue is funny and imaginative. I highly recommend this if you're looking for I've heard good comments about this movie for years, but finally got around to seeing a copy. Hilarious! The basic story is unoriginal, but the dialogue is funny and imaginative. I highly recommend this if you're looking for something a bit quirky and off-beat.… Expand
2 of 3 users found this helpful
10
TobiasK.Nov 8, 2007
Absolutely brilliant, funniest film ever!
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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RalphCandyAug 20, 2007
This is a hilarious movie! F the TV Guide! Rent it and have fun!
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
NadirtJun 25, 2007
"Ve f*#cks you up! Ve takes ze money." Simply put, the greatest movie to ever enter my psyche. I have sat for days quoting it to my friends who also feel the same. The Dude is quite possibly one of the most memorable characters in cinematic "Ve f*#cks you up! Ve takes ze money." Simply put, the greatest movie to ever enter my psyche. I have sat for days quoting it to my friends who also feel the same. The Dude is quite possibly one of the most memorable characters in cinematic history. So too is Walter, Donnie, Maude, Ullie, Brant, Jesus... If you don't get it, thank God. The little Lebowski urban achievers that do are that much cooler due to your ignorance. My dirty undies Dude, my f.ckin' whites.… Expand
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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MarcH.Apr 13, 2007
Up there with Spinal Tap and Bull Durham as my favorite comedy of all time. The characters are unforgettable and dialogue is priceless.
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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DelFeb 16, 2007
Absolute the best comedy in my world. Amazing story, cast, acting, and everything else. The humor in this film went to eleven on every sense. It's smart, funny, and legendary. Watch this gem!
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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MikeF.Jul 25, 2006
Absolute genius. One of my favorite movies ever made (along with The Royal Tenenbaums). Hilarious, visually wonderful, with a dozen lines that should be bronzed and framed in the screenwriters' hall of fame ("Say what you want about the Absolute genius. One of my favorite movies ever made (along with The Royal Tenenbaums). Hilarious, visually wonderful, with a dozen lines that should be bronzed and framed in the screenwriters' hall of fame ("Say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, at least it's an ethos").… Expand
2 of 3 users found this helpful
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JohnK.Jul 1, 2006
This movie got some bad reviews because it takes a few watches and some real thought to get its fantastic humor. It's a highbrow comedy in a lowball costume, and many critics didn't understand that when it was released. Ultimately This movie got some bad reviews because it takes a few watches and some real thought to get its fantastic humor. It's a highbrow comedy in a lowball costume, and many critics didn't understand that when it was released. Ultimately it is deep with rich themes and a great cast, and nearly every line in the movie has become legendary. There's a strong case to be made that this is the funniest movie of all time, and one of the best movies overall; it's a shame it suffered critical distaste due to its complex nature and, of course, that it was the Coen bros. follow up to Fargo.… Expand
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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KrisA.Jun 16, 2006
Best movie ever! It's one of those movies where you have to be smart to understand the comedy and if your smart, you'll love it.
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
BrianS.May 11, 2006
Quite possibly the funniest, and greatest movie of all time.
3 of 5 users found this helpful
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MattG.Apr 2, 2006
Simply the funniest movie I have ever seen. I have seriously watched this move over 100 times, and I still find new things to laugh at, as well as the classic lines. Almost every scene in this movie is quotable, and it is very satisfying to Simply the funniest movie I have ever seen. I have seriously watched this move over 100 times, and I still find new things to laugh at, as well as the classic lines. Almost every scene in this movie is quotable, and it is very satisfying to run into someone who knows the movie as well as you do. If you're scared off because of any of the Coen Bros. earlier work, like Fargo (which is an excellent movie, but nothing like this one), go rent it and be prepared for a hilarious tale. Like a fine wine, this movie gets better with time.… Expand
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
AngelA.Feb 11, 2006
My favorite movie -- hysterically funny. After a hundred viewings it's still hysterical...it takes a special soul to know that this one is a gem!
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
ThomasD.Dec 18, 2005
He fixes the cable?
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
JerryX.Nov 28, 2005
An ingenious parody of Chandler-esque P.I. thrillers, and one of the most important comedies of the twentieth century.
2 of 4 users found this helpful
10
CooperK.Nov 18, 2005
Mark it zero dude.
3 of 5 users found this helpful
10
thomasm.Nov 8, 2005
Its the best fricken movie!!!!!!!
2 of 4 users found this helpful
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BrunoP.Sep 4, 2005
Overrated average comedy with weak character motivation and dull jokes.
1 of 7 users found this helpful
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