We Decided to go along to a film club going on in our college theatre. At film club all you basically do is turn up, watch a film and enjoy it. Then You may be asked to write a review about the particular film you watched. We watch 'The Big Lebowski' this week. I was enjoying it until half way through when i could no longer follow it because of the amount of people talking around me. It was very frustrating to have so many people talking around me instead of watching the film.
Before the screening:
1. Choosing a film.
I I would personally choose a film that has a well planted story and that is entertaining to the current audience.
2. Why i Choose this Film.
2. Why i Choose this Film.
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The film, 'The Big Lebowski' was chosen because of the directors, Ethan and Joel Coen AKA 'The Coen Brothers'. Their unique directing style works very well even on very simple story-lines. The main character 'The Dude (Jeffery Lebowski)', is also ranked 7th best character in Film history.
The film, 'The Big Lebowski' was chosen because of the directors, Ethan and Joel Coen AKA 'The Coen Brothers'. Their unique directing style works very well even on very simple story-lines. The main character 'The Dude (Jeffery Lebowski)', is also ranked 7th best character in Film history.
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During the screening:
3. The Genre.
3. The Genre.
The Big Lebowski is a Cult Comedy film. It has a 'Film Noire' feel but in many ways it is kind of like a 'film noire parody'. The film has some darker, more intense scenes but also has a at times slightly odd blend of comedy, some of which is a little dark.
4. The Age Rating
4. The Age Rating
The Film is rated 18, this is because of moderate violence (played out for comedy), Sex and nudity (some strong references), Lots of swearing, drugs, alcohol and some intense moments.
5. How does the film tell its story?
The Story is told through the eyes of Jeffery Lebowski, AKA The Dude. The Dude is a lazy, pot-head, whose life changes when he gets mistaken for a millionaire who has the same name. He then accepts a once in a lifetime job, guaranteed to pay well. This becomes the start of a string of rather,'odd' events.
6. The Main Characters.
6. The Main Characters.
The names of the main characters are listed below:
- 'The Dude' Jefferey Lebowski
- Walter Sobchak
- Maude Lebowski
- Theodore Donald 'Donny' Kerabatsos
- Jeffery Lebowski - The Big Lebowski
Overall i feel that the unique directing style of the Coen Brothers alongside the acting qualities of Jeff Bridges, gives this film a special charm which you dont really get with really any other film. It is funny yet dark at the same time, it is witty, but also rather serious, in a way. It has rather morbid humor. Take the scene, Walter, is about to scatter Donny's Ashes into the sea. After giving a small speech about donny, he then goes to scatter them into the sea, the wind then blows and The Dude and Walter get covered in Donny's ashes. I like the dark and morbid humor which you will often find in a Coen Brothers film. I liked this film, or at least the part i was able to hear it. I would love to be able to watch it again without any interruptions as it seemed pretty solid, well made with a very interesting and unique story.
Well done Craig - you have produced a review of the film showin at the college's film club, answering set questions in your own words.
ReplyDelete...however, don't forget to include evidence of the event through adding a video of the introduction made by the tutor. A copy of this can be found in the public folder.
ReplyDeleteI will be sure to add the videos in, thanks.
DeleteNice Review Craig... It was very detailed and have some really good points and information. Well done
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