The Big Lebowski

Name: The Big Lebowski
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: March 6, 1998
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 71
Cast: David Huddleston, Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Mark Pellegrino

1998

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Gramercy Pictures (I) | Release Date: March 6, 1998 | R

Starring: David Huddleston, Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Mark Pellegrino, Peter Stormare, Philip Moon, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Steve Buscemi, Tara Reid

Summary: 'The Dude', Jeff Lebowski is unemployed and as laid-back as they come. That is until he becomes a victim of mistaken identity, and two thugs break into his apartment with the errant belief that they're strong-arming Jeff Lebowski - the Pasadena millionaire. In the hope of getting a replacement for his soiled carpet, 'the Dude' pays a visit'The Dude', Jeff Lebowski is unemployed and as laid-back as they come. That is until he becomes a victim of mistaken identity, and two thugs break into his apartment with the errant belief that they're strong-arming Jeff Lebowski - the Pasadena millionaire. In the hope of getting a replacement for his soiled carpet, 'the Dude' pays a visit to his wealthy namesake...… Expand

Director: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

Genre(s): Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 117 min

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Empire Ian Nathan

For those who delight in the Coens' divinely abstract take on reality, this is pure nirvana (cross Blood Simple with Raising Arizona if you must), yet beyond the hysterical black comedy, scattered violence and groovy dialogue, there sounds the same song to human goodness which enriched Fargo. Read full review

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Steve Persall

Anything goes in The Big Lebowski, and you roll right along with it. [6 March 1998, p.3]

Desson Thomson

With their inspired, absurdist taste for weird, peculiar Americana-but a sort of neo-Americana that is entirely invented-the Coens have defined and mastered their own bizarre subgenre. Read full review

David Sterritt

Viewers with a taste for bizarre, even surreal, humor will have a ball. Read full review

William Arnold

Just a silly mess of a movie in which no one is trying very hard to do anything but goof off. [6 March 1998]

Alex Ross

The great flaw in most of the Coens' work is, surprisingly, an inability to sustain a plot over a two-hour span. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

If it's all supposed to be in fun, why does it feel so much like an insult? Read full review

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ArkonBlade

Sep 2, 2010

the one thing you can almost always say about the coen brothers is they are inovative with there films . this is a very funny film with a entertaining plot . great acting especially by goodman and bridges . its a great film that if you wana see some thing funny and differnt then you shouldthe one thing you can almost always say about the coen brothers is they are inovative with there films . this is a very funny film with a entertaining plot . great acting especially by goodman and bridges . its a great film that if you wana see some thing funny and differnt then you should deffinitly check this out.… Expand

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Del

Feb 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!

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FranzHcritic

Mar 6, 2014

One of the Coen brothers finest work, it entices me more than "Fargo' of 'No Country", but added more hilarity without destroying quality. Jeff Bridges and John Goodman lead the film's chaotic and black humor that the Coen brothers always embed into their scripts without adding any cornyOne of the Coen brothers finest work, it entices me more than "Fargo' of 'No Country", but added more hilarity without destroying quality. Jeff Bridges and John Goodman lead the film's chaotic and black humor that the Coen brothers always embed into their scripts without adding any corny aspects, beside the dialogue. One of the funniest, and surprisingly smartest comedies I've seen in a long while. To inspire a festival!… Expand

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DerekB

Feb 1, 2010

Many people get frustrated with this film with the fact that the story does not make sense or goes anywhere. To me, this is part of the reason why this is one of the best movies ever to be executed. It's more about the amazing characters created along with the perfectly crafted jokes Many people get frustrated with this film with the fact that the story does not make sense or goes anywhere. To me, this is part of the reason why this is one of the best movies ever to be executed. It's more about the amazing characters created along with the perfectly crafted jokes and timing of them. This movie also has some great visual work. It is an original work of art. Perfectly cast, directed, and edited.… Expand

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YungKang

Jun 20, 2018

If you don't like this movie at first, keep revisiting it. Eventually you will.

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Mitya64

Jun 16, 2018

Отличная комедия. Тупо ржал весь фильм. Это ни какой нибудь тупая комедия с шутками про гавно. Этот фильм реально смешной и лучший

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jr1445

Apr 12, 2015

This is not the worst movie ever made by established star like Bridges, Moore, and Goodman. But it's close. Horrible. Not funny, not smart, not witty, not entertaining in the least.

1 of 23 users found this helpful122

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