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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI was somehow inspired to get "The Big Lebowski" out of the library. I never saw it. Should...
...I actually watch it?
People have told me I should.
Would time spent otherwise be better used?
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)I thought it was dumb and stereotypical.
Haggard Celine
(16,844 posts)Kali
(55,007 posts)it is one of those. if you don't tend to like cult comedy don't bother. but it is pretty funny if you do.
unweird
(2,535 posts)Just accept that you cant match the Dude and his intake and enjoy the ride.
Personally I have watched the movie several times and every time it has been enjoyable.
yellowdogintexas
(22,250 posts)the Dude abides.
Hey it's Cohen brothers. If you like their films you should enjoy it
captain queeg
(10,183 posts)I liked it. Some people love it. I wouldnt go that far, but definitely worth watching. If nothing else when you see posts about TFG where someone says shut the fuck up Donnie youll know the reference.
Earth-shine
(3,996 posts)Great humor and social commentary.
The rug really ties it all together!
AZSkiffyGeek
(11,009 posts)When people got all weird and obsessy about it I tuned out, I couldnt stand hearing people make Ihate the Eagles and Shut up Donnie jokes.
Then I read the movie was a parody of The Big Sleep and Raymond Chandler - and the film suddenly became a work of genius.
Effete Snob
(8,387 posts)cilla4progress
(24,728 posts)you'll for sure like it!
We own it!
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Niagara
(7,604 posts)section created by red dog.
It's a difficult movie to find on regular tv. It's probably not one I'll watch again but the quotes from the movie are fun to say.
zuul
(14,624 posts)I didnt much care for all the yelling by John Goodmans character. I dont like yelling.
TomWilm
(1,832 posts)yonder
(9,664 posts)Doc Sportello
(7,515 posts)I saw it when it first came out and as a Coen fan, thought it was ok. They were getting successful and were getting money thrown at them, so they made a big budget spectacle that was interesting but not up to Blood Simple. Then over many viewings, you start to get more and more of it. It has consistently moved up my Coen rankings to the top with Fargo and Blood Simple.
Ocelot II
(115,681 posts)wasn't all that crazy about it. Maybe I'll watch it again, since apparently I've missed something.
bahboo
(16,337 posts)worth watching. Loaded with memes. Worth it for "shut the fuck up, Donnie!"
NNadir
(33,515 posts)Thanks again.
frogmarch
(12,153 posts)If nothing else, it'll help you appreciate this Stella Artois commercial.
elias7
(3,997 posts)If you like quirky, offbeat, Coen bros, etc, youll probably really like it
If not, youll still be amused and entertained by parts AND you wont have wasted your money.
Its not one of those now theres two hours of my life Ill never get back movies.