Starring: Holly Hunter, Michael Badalucco, Wayne Duvall
Director: Joel Coen
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Set in the 1930's deep south, this film naturally has an awesome soundtrack and that alone is reason to watch it.
However you'll soon find yourself dragged into a funny, some what bonkers take on 'The Odyssey' by Homer.
Well I say 'take', it references the story more than it retells it.
Its the tale of Everret (Clooney) and his two dimwitted buddies that break free from the chain gang.
Clooney is inspiring here, he plays the part with well with conviction all be it a little over the top in parts.
But it is not his film alone as both, John Turturro & Tim Blake Nelson perform, in parts, better!
The rest of the cast including, John Goodman are all superb.
The setting is great. The sets and costumes all fit the scene wonderfully. Even if there are a few bloopers, which only add to the already shinning charm of the film.
As mentioned before the soundtrack is great, and the Coen brother's do an excellent job mixing it all in to, what is essentially, a feel good, crazy comedy.
It's by no means their best, (My personal favorite is Fargo, Which I'll be talking about later in this list) but it is a wonderful film, and one that kick started my adoration of Joel & Ethan's films.
4.5/5
