Top 100 Movies: No. 78 - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Posted on November 14, 2007
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I am a huge fan of the Coen Brothers and it shows - three of their flicks made it into my Top 100 Movies. The first, of course, is O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which is loosely based on Homer’s “The Odyssey.”
Like most Coen Brothers’ movies, O’ Brother, Where Art Thou? has some great (and memorable) lines (”Damn! We’re in tight spot!”) and a stellar cast. However, standing above the rest is George Clooney. He delivers his best performance by far and in doing so proved that he could be funny outside of The Facts of Life and interviews. Seriously, you have to hand it to him, he paid his dues and is now a huge star.
In addition to Clooney and the great lines (and yes, a great story and cast), O Brother, Where Art Thou? features one of the great all-time theme songs - I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow (the video is below the trailer).
Man, now I’m really excited for No Country for Old Men!
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I am a huge fan of the Coen Brothers and it shows - three of their flicks made it into my Top 100 Movies. The first, of course, is O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which is loosely based on Homer’s “The Odyssey.”
Like most Coen Brothers’ movies, O…
I too am a huge fan of both the film and the soundtrack. I watch it once a year at least. It’s also a great insight into an American historical period, and radio for my students. They love it too. As well as the links to Odyssey - as you have mentioned.
You may end up with a fourth film on your list after No Country, I hear it’s pretty dang good.
Joh - You sound like a cool teacher. I bet your students love you.
Mike - Yeah, I really can’t wait to see it.
I loved this movie as well. I am glad that it made your top 100 list. I have to had it to the Coen brothers for delivering unique and great movies.