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They went from being quirky to being masters in two films, "Fargo," and "The Big Lebowski."
Now, three forgettable films, in short order. "The Ladykillers" is a ridiculous waste of film. I thought I was watching an Eddie Murphy vehicle, without his presence. Is it just a showpiece for gospel music?
Tom Hanks, quite wasted here, sounds like he's doing an imitation of Val Kilmer's "Tombstone" character, Doc Haliday ("Ahmmm in mahhh prahhhm.")
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I agree that "The Ladykillers" and "Intolerable Cruelty" are both significantly below the Coen Brothers' incredibly high standards, but it's a little too soon to say they've "lost it". Both had their moments, which certainly isn't enough to recommend them. "The Ladykillers" actually annoyed and bored me in places, which has never happened before (well, I was a little bored with "Hudsucker"). If the next one is bad, then I'll definitely lose hope.
I don't understand the dislike of "O Brother," however. To me, it combines all of the Coens' trademarks: It pays homage to a hallowed style of moviemaking, has unbelievably clever dialogue, and is funny as hell. What, for example, is the difference in style and attitude between "O Brother" and "Raising Arizona"? Not much. They're both basically cartoons, turning characters into caricatures so broad that they actually double back around and become real people. It's a neat trick that only the Coens do really well: turning adsurdity into reality.
Just my opinion, and you know what they say about those: That and $3.49 will get a large latte.
The worst thing was Marlon Wayans and all that unnecessary language! I saw a matinee and it was jammed with retirees and I was truly surprised none of them ran for the doors with all the MF's and GD's flying around. He could have been eliminated and the film would have moved forward nicely. I guess they had to put in a draw-card to cover all the audiences.It wasn't the worst movie but Hanks was a goober. He shouldn't be proud of this work. In fact, he and Wayans were the most unbelievable characters in the movie. I should lay blame on the Cohens for their direction.
Since the production was done here amongst the magnolias, it will probably play a long time at the local houses--like that awful "O, Brother".
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