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I have to say, and I'm sure I'll get flamed for this...

posted 20 years ago by Otis-9
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But this movie seriously gets better and better every time I see it. It's simply hilarious, and although it's different (I don't mean better or worse) than the Coen's other films, it's still a damn fine movie. Every time it has been on lately I try to make sure I catch at least a few minutes. This movie would be nothing without Clooney, whose razor sharp delivery of lines and amusing facial expressions completely made this movie work. Some great, GREAT quotable lines too...

"Freddy, are you NUTS? You're forgetting about Kershner!"
"Baby Field Greens" "What did you call me??"
"Heinz, the Baron Krauss von Espy"
"She Specificated a -SILLY- man..."
"I told him it was a no go..."
"Everybody likes berries"

I could go on and on, but I won't. I just wanted to say that I thought this movie was great, just as good as any of their other films. People seem to REALLY hate Clooney, though, no matter what he's in, which I just don't understand. He's not the amusing painter from the Facts of Life anymore, people!

[–] mercior 15 years ago

I'm a huge fan of the Coens, and for me this movie ranks amongst their best. Its a remarkably rewatchable movie, every time is a pleasure and I agree - Clooney really does shine and make the movie what it is. I love Billy Bob Thorntons character, too :)

[–] Antoine_Bugleboy 15 years ago

Those who hate this excellent movie can't help themselves...
they're im-poe-tent!

Come on, everybody, see Séraphine!

[–] harlequinade17 15 years ago

I don't get the hate, I tought the movie was hilarious, especially the verbal fights between Clooney and Jenkins :D

"Ah da da dah, like this in the background. What the *beep* is it with you?"- Christian Bale

[–] cocobug1 14 years ago

I totally agree! I don't understand people that don't like this film, its funny, clever and more entertaining than the majority of the crap out there!

Do guys like "the thing"?
They like it better than no thing.

[–] Pequod88 13 years ago

I laugh out loud many times at this seriously underrated comedy. I wasn't a big Clooney fan until O Brother! Since then I have appreciated most of his work. I suppose this film is dismissed by some simply because the Coen brothers have set the bar so very high.

[–] drjukebox 13 years ago

One of the best comedies this millenium.

[–] mark-hansen11 13 years ago

"OBJECTION! Strangling the witness
- I'm going to allow this one" also made me laugh :D

[–] Merrida 12 years ago

I absolutely loved that line about strangling the witness. Gave me a right good chuckle.

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[–] sarizonana 13 years ago

I don't like the Coen Brothers movies but this was a huge exception.

Catherine Zeta Jones and George Clooney had great chemistry and make a very nice couple

[–] Six-Shooter 13 years ago

As far as the George Clooney thing goes, people like to say they dislike the popular things because it's easier than being unique in any genuine way. It's the same with Brad Pitt detractors.

The knack to flying lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.

[–] andresa-tuba 12 years ago

I really think this movie it's very funny. Clooney and Zeta-Jones are great in it.

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