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