O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Product ID: 7696416
Details
- FormatNTSC Subtitled
- GenreComedy
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1 hour and 47
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Only Joel and Ethan Coen, the fraternal director and producer team behind art-house hits such as The Big Lebowski and Fargo and masters of quirky and ultra-stylish genre subversion, would dare nick the plot line of Homer's Odyssey for a comic picaresque saga about three cons on the run in 1930s Mississippi. Our wandering hero in this case is one Ulysses Everett McGill, a slick-tongued wise guy with a thing about hair pomade (George Clooney, blithely sending up his own dapper image) who talks his chain-gang buddies (Coen-movie regular John Turturro and newcomer Tim Blake Nelson) into lighting out after some buried loot he claims to know of. En route they come up against a prophetic blind man on a railroad truck, a burly, one-eyed baddie (the ever-magnificent John Goodman), a trio of sexy singing ladies, a blues guitarist who's sold his soul to the devil, a brace of crooked politicos on the stump, a manic-depressive bank robber, and--well, you get the idea. Into this, their most relaxed film yet, the Coens have tossed a beguiling ragbag of inconsequential situations, a wealth of looping, left-field dialogue, and a whole stash of gags both verbal and visual. O Brother (the title's lifted from Preston Sturges's classic 1941 comedy Sullivan's Travels ) is furthermore graced with glowing, burnished photography from Roger Deakins and a masterly soundtrack from T-Bone Burnett that pays loving homage to American '30s folk styles--blues, gospel, bluegrass, jazz, and more. And just to prove that the brothers haven't lost their knack for bad-taste humor, we get a Ku Klux Klan rally choreographed like a cross between a Nuremberg rally and a Busby Berkeley musical. -- Philip Kemp George Clooney (THE PERFECT STORM) and John Turturro (CARS 2)embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this hilarious, offbeat road picture. And now, for the first time, this quirky gem shines more brightly than ever in Blu-ray High Definition! Fed up with crushing rocks on a prison farm in Mississippi, the dapper, silver-tongued Ulysses Everett McGill (Clooney) busts loose...except he's still shackled to two misfits from his chain gang: bad-tempered Pete (Turturro), and sweet, dimwitted Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson). With nothing to lose and buried loot to regain, the three embark on a riotous odyssey filled with chases, close calls, near misses and betrayal. Experience every unpredictable moment as it plays out in the crystal-clear sound and breathtaking picture quality of Blu-ray. Populated with strange characters, including a blind prophet, sexy sirens, and a one-eyed Bible salesman (John Goodman), O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? will leave you laughing at every outrageous and surprising twist and turn! Review: One of my favorites - One of those movies I can watch over and over and somehow never get tired of it. O Brother, Where Art Thou? has such a weird and perfect combination of comedy, adventure, great characters, and incredible music that there really isn’t another movie quite like it. George Clooney is hilarious as Everett, especially with his constant confidence that he’s the smartest guy in the room while everything around him is going completely off the rails. The chemistry between him, Pete, and Delmar makes the entire movie. There are so many lines and scenes that still make me laugh even when I know exactly what’s coming. And the soundtrack is phenomenal. “Man of Constant Sorrow” alone would be enough, but the music throughout the whole movie gives it an atmosphere that feels completely unique. It’s funny, quotable, beautifully shot, and just strange enough to be unforgettable. More than 25 years later, it still holds up incredibly well. Five stars. We thought you was a toad. Review: Great movie! - Great movie! Great music! A modern day retelling of "The Odyssey". Great cast and some truly hilarious moments.
| Contributor | Brian Reddy, Charles Durning, Chris Thomas King, Daniel Von Bargen, Del Pentecost, Ed Gale, Ethan Coen, George Clooney, Holly Hunter, J.R. Horne, Joel Coen, John Goodman, John Turturro, Michael Badalucco, Ray McKinnon, Roger Deakins, Tim Blake Nelson, Wayne Duvall Contributor Brian Reddy, Charles Durning, Chris Thomas King, Daniel Von Bargen, Del Pentecost, Ed Gale, Ethan Coen, George Clooney, Holly Hunter, J.R. Horne, Joel Coen, John Goodman, John Turturro, Michael Badalucco, Ray McKinnon, Roger Deakins, Tim Blake Nelson, Wayne Duvall See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 30,135 Reviews |
| Format | NTSC, Subtitled |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 47 minutes |
T**S
One of my favorites
One of those movies I can watch over and over and somehow never get tired of it. O Brother, Where Art Thou? has such a weird and perfect combination of comedy, adventure, great characters, and incredible music that there really isn’t another movie quite like it. George Clooney is hilarious as Everett, especially with his constant confidence that he’s the smartest guy in the room while everything around him is going completely off the rails. The chemistry between him, Pete, and Delmar makes the entire movie. There are so many lines and scenes that still make me laugh even when I know exactly what’s coming. And the soundtrack is phenomenal. “Man of Constant Sorrow” alone would be enough, but the music throughout the whole movie gives it an atmosphere that feels completely unique. It’s funny, quotable, beautifully shot, and just strange enough to be unforgettable. More than 25 years later, it still holds up incredibly well. Five stars. We thought you was a toad.
K**L
Great movie!
Great movie! Great music! A modern day retelling of "The Odyssey". Great cast and some truly hilarious moments.
D**N
Great music
This movie started the Appalachian renaissance in folk, bluegrass, and mountain music. And the movie is fun.
Y**L
Movies
Very funny movie with watch it over again and again
C**A
Love this movie, never get tired of watching it !
I dont like Fop,Im a Dapper Dan man! A must see, clever humor , fantastic acting/actors. With an even better soundtrack . This movie is in my top 10
K**S
You'll have a great time laughing at this one.
Great show!
J**N
Must see film.
Excellent movie with nice music and a great cast. This is a must-see film for movie buffs. I give this DVD two thumbs of constant sorrow up.
T**.
If your ready to laugh rent or buy this movie.
Love this movie.
J**Y
Film che non ti aspetti
Avevo sempre messo nelle "cose da fare", quella di vedere questo film. Alla fine prendendo il BR in offerta e guardandolo, mi son chiesto perché avessi atteso tanto. Film bellissimo con una fotografia e dei colori stupendi così come le sue musiche che furono un caso anomalo per via del fatto che il CD audio ebbe un grandissimo e assolutamente inaspettato successo.
K**R
Great movie. Great soundtrack.
The DVD arrived well packaged, in good condition and in a good time frame. Who doesn't love a good Coen Brothers comedy from the deep south filmed in old timey Sepia with brilliant actors and a fantastic soundtrack?
M**O
Une vrai chef d'oeuvre
Ce film fait parti des chefs d'oeuvres du cinéma qui ne sont pas très nombreux. Un road movie, road trip, parfois burlesque, d'autres fois émouvant ou encore décaler. Le scénario est pourtant classique dans ce genre de film. Mais le génie des frères Coen en fait un film unique et parfaitement mené. Le jeu des acteurs est excellent et chapeau à Georges Clooney (un acteur qui reste pour moi assez basique) qui joue enfin parfaitement dans un rôle qui lui convient très bien. Un casting choisi avec intelligence. Les acteurs prennent plaisir à interpréter leurs personnages On sent la camaraderie et l'ambiance qui à pu avoir sur le tournage. Bon enfant et décontracter. . La musique très présente tout au long du film, est vraiment exceptionnel. T-Bone Burnett et Carter Burwell on créée une BO en parfait harmonie avec l'univers du film en ressortant parfois de vrai titre folk; country d'époque. Les décors sont tout aussi réussi. Coté influence on sent celles de la mythologie grecque faisant référence aux personnages de l'Odyssée. Même si cela reste réinterpréter par l"imagination des frères Coen. D'ailleurs le nom du personnage principal s'appel Ulysse. Il y a même des clins d'oeil à certaines légendes comme avec le personnage de Tommy Johnson qui fait référence à Robert Johnson qui aurait passer un pacte avec le diable pour savoir jouer de la guitare comme personne. D'autres personnages font références à des gens qui ont vraiment existé. Ceux ci réinterpréter pour le film. Je conclurais par le fait que ce film retrace à sa façon l'univers des années 30 américaines d'une belle façon. Humour, musique, voyage, histoire, émotion et liberté font que tout s'accorde parfaitement, pour un voyage attachants et drôle avec ces héros si particuliers et authentiques.
D**N
Funny
Such a funny movie, I'd recommend this movie anytime, if you're a fan of comedy give this a try.
C**J
Cuidado com a região.
Vendido no Brasil, mas só funciona em players Região 1.
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