Wednesday, July 30, 2008

One of the best movies of all time

I'm not exaggerating when I say the The Big Lebowski, is by far, one of the best movies of all time. I shit you not, and if you dont believe me, you either haven't seen it, or you just have one enormous bug up your ass. Seriously, if you cant find humor in the story to The Dude, then you probably dont need to take part in the human civilization anymore.

Ok, so maybe that is a little harsh, but the flick is actually an amazing piece of art. The story is technically based on a true story... well, more like a true character. The Dude, the main character of the story, takes the viewer on an epic odyssey that inter-weave a web of characters who are equally as dynamic as the Dude, his dudeness, el duderino if you aren't into the whole brevity thing.

The main issue that drives the entire story is a soiled rug. That is right, a soiled rug that was urinated on by a china-man(improper nomenclature I know, but I'm quoting lines) who mistaking take the Dude for a Mr. Lebowski. When it turns out that the Dude's real name is Jeffery Lebowski, you immediate know that this film is going to take it's viewers on a ride with many twists and turns in the plot. Much like an older style detective or P.I. flick, the Dude goes through intense labours and ends up solving the mystery behind why people were chasing him down for money owed by a pornstar trophy wife who belonged to a supposedly wealthy Mr. Jeffery Lebowski.

One of the greatest things about this film is it's supporting cast of excellent actor including John Goodman as a Vietnam Vet. stuck in his war time psyche, Juillian Moore as a Feminist Poet/Artist and the one Lebowski with money, Steve Buschemi, John Tuturro and even Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Each and every character, is just that, a character, and they are all so much fun to get to know. There is never a dull moment of the movie and it is an extremely clever comedy.

If you are ever in the need of a serious drinking game, pop that bad boy in and press play. Then pick either word:Fuck or Dude. After you have chosen your selected word, or if you are truly bold, picking both, watch the Big Lebowski and take a drink with each use of the word. I guarantee that even the biggest drinker will be out after 45 mins. Have fun everybody.

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