The Big Lebowski - 10th Anniversary Limited Edition

just that.. i saw it on hulu a few weeks back. should still be there. video quality is actualy quite nice -- i full screen it onto my 56"..

otherwise, the movie was fantastic. a must see.

When I first saw 'The Big Lebowski' on its original release I enjoyed it but thought it was a bit of a slight "fun" movie with less depth than many of their previous works. Now, a few years and several viewing later, I have come to realise just how accomplished a movie it is, and it has become one of my all time favourite movies. Other film makers have attempted to weave together various genres, styles and images in a similarly eclectic, postmodern fashion, but few do it as seamlessly and with such wit as Ethan and Joel Coen. 'The Big Lewboski' is an extremely smart film, but it doesn't shout "look at me! Aren't I clever?". It sucks you in from the get go, and bottom line it is FUNNY, and as it is a comedy that's what counts the most! Everything about the movie is perfect, the script, the direction, set design, costumes, and the wonderful soundtrack (one of the most brilliant ever assembled, it includes lesser known Dylan and Elvis Costello numbers, Creedence classics, and songs from cult favourites like Yma Sumac, Captain Beefheart, Moondog, Esquivel and garage gods The Monks). Plus of course the actors, who are well cast and virtually flawless. Jeff Bridges ('Fat City', 'Starman') IS The Dude, and it's impossible to think of anyone else acting the role. Coen regulars John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, Peter Stomare, and Jon Polito are all on board, as well as Julianne Moore ('Boogie Nights'), David Huddleston ('Capricorn One'), Philip Seymour Hoffman ('Magnolia') and Sam Elliot ('Mask'), even surprise cameos from Ben Gazzara ('The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie') and singer Jimmie Ray Gilmore. I can't fault 'The Big Lebowski', it is one of the most original and entertaining comedies ever made and a genuine modern classic. It's movies like this that keep me watching despite the endless mountain of mindless garbage that Hollywood continually spews out. If only every movie in the box office Top Ten was as inspired and amusing as this one!

Lots of 5 star reviews, gimme a break.
What an absolute load of ****, don't waste your money. Acting-poor, story-worse, if you enjoy a good movie don't insult your own intelligence with this garbage.

The first time I seen this was not long ago and I couldn't stop laughing. Great classic with great actors. I think just about anybody could enjoy this movie. Nothing but fun and laughs. Definitely worth is at the price on HD DVD.

What is the Big Lebowski?

1 - intricate plot that everyone does best just ignoring.

1 - hippie protagonist. Someone wholly incompetent at life, but left to simmer in this intricate plot for days.

1 - misguided 'friend' with the pent up aggression to spice up the protagonist, forcing him to pursue things he probably shouldn't

1 Dozen - eclectic mix of truly diverse characters, all true to form

Mix it all together in the City of Angels, and watch the fish out of water protagonist flop around in a series of incidents that are clearly over his head, enjoy the absurd interaction of diverse characters, and the brilliant dialogue that ties it all together.

WARNING: Be careful not to partake in the plot. This is poisonous, and any attempt to make sense of it will make you hate this film like poorly sliced Japanese Fugu fish.

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This is one of the few movies I have watched multiple times. It's funny, witty and endearing.......a rare gem.

Oh, and one more note about the plot, which winds and twists to places no one should follow. It really does hold up and in fact has far less holes than most of what Hollywood produces. This is DEFINITELY not the reason to watch the movie though. Doing so will result in you either 1) hating the movie or 2) an aneurysm.