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  1. 2009-12-08 09:05 #1
    Blabj
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    A Serious Man (Coen Brothers)

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1019452/

    Just saw this now. Gotta say I enjoyed it, and I'm not particularly religious (or at all Jewish for that matter).

    I love the pacing of most Coen Brothers films and this was no different, it's that kind of slow boil narrative where not a lot happens but it builds up constantly. Roger Deakins again provided ridiculously suave cinematography. The look and feel of the entire film was excellent, I especially enjoyed the dope smoking scenes. I could probably write 10000 words on 10 seconds of film and still only scratch at the glory of the cinematography.

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    As I mentioned, I'm not a religious guy at all, so a lot of the religious sections of the plot went straight over my head. For example, the ending is a direct allusion to Job in the bible, when God tells him he will not apologise for all the misfortune he has suffered - as the form of a giant wind. Hence the tornado.
  2. 2009-12-08 13:56 #2
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    I'm a big fan of Coen Brothers films in general, and I've been meaning to watch this one, but I keep forgetting to find it. I'll try finding a download or something.
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    I had the fortune of seeing an early screening of this movie and the lead actor actually showed up and did a little Q&A. I'd have to say that this is definitely up there as one of my favorite Coen brother movies, probably tied for No Country in my book.
  4. 2009-12-08 17:13 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jedimasta View Post
    I had the fortune of seeing an early screening of this movie and the lead actor actually showed up and did a little Q&A. I'd have to say that this is definitely up there as one of my favorite Coen brother movies, probably tied for No Country in my book.
    Wow nice.

    I'm not sure, I think The Big Lebowski is my favorite for the story, Fargo for the looks and atmosphere. I did like No Country, but for me it didn't feel like a Coen Brothers film. There wasn't that usual quirkiness there usually is in the characters and the narrative.
  5. 2009-12-08 18:07 #5
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    Anyone find a working torrent? I've only found fakes so far, a 21 second christmas carol video instead
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