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This is a cool film! Why is it not more popular?


I discovered this film while browsing Amazon Prime and the cast list gave me reason to watch it. Having never heard of it and seeing the IMDb rating I figured it may well be a dud or at best forgettable. I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed this movie! The cast is great, the photography is slick, wonderful design, music, everything. Why is this movie not more popular?

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I'm wondering too. Saw it for the first time about 8 years ago and was thrilled when I saw Amazon has it on Prime.
It's a brilliant film.

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It was a case of bad timing and flawed marketng. 1994 was a huge year for films with "Pulp Fiction", "Shawshank Redemption", "Forrest Gump" that somewhat overshadowed the Coens feature. Also, critics unfairly panned the film which added to the poor sales. Hence it is not regarded as "classic". Personally I find it great and definitely one of the best by the brothers.

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