| The Big Lebowski (1998), 
				Director: Joel Coen, rated R 
				for language, drug use 
						Times 
						like these call for a Big Lebowski. 
				
				  Starring: 
				Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David 
				Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, John Tuturro 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★★☆☆ 
				- great "The 
				Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. 
				It's good knowin' he's out there.
						The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for 
				all us sinners." – The Stranger 
				Why watch this? It's 
				the greatest slacker film ever made. 
				Plot Summary: Two 
				thugs mistakenly attack a Los Angeles slacker known as "The 
				Dude" because he shares the same name as a millionaire, Jeffrey 
				Lebowski. When they damage his rug, The Dude seeks recompense 
				from the wealthy Lebowski, which embroils him in a complex 
				scheme involving a supposed kidnapping and ransom. Navigating 
				bizarre characters and unexpected twists, The Dude tries to 
				unravel the truth while simply wanting his life to go back to 
				White-Russian-normal. 
				Dad's Preview: 
				The Dude. He's just a regular, lazy guy trying to get by and do 
				his own dude-ly thing. This comedy from the Coen brothers mixes 
				a lot into its own unique stew. It's a crime film, but not 
				really. It's got a lot of drug-induced hallucinations. True to 
				Coen form, the background is populated with a host of quirky 
				characters. It is so off-the-wall that you almost have to like 
				it. Bridges' cool-ass performances helps. I really enjoyed it, 
				but some won't. By the way, you'll enjoy it even more with a 
				steady flow of cream, vodka and Kahlúa... trust me. 
				 Working Title Films; 
				Gramercy Pictures
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