The Hudsucker Proxy
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Movie Reviews of The Hudsucker Proxy
Movie Review: Quirky Coen Brothers Classic was Made for the Adults....
Summary: 5 Stars
....but kids can get in on the tongue in cheek fun, too. It has touches of "It's A Wonderful Life", "Meet John Doe" (w/ Gary Cooper) and "His Gal Friday"....but being a part of the Coen cosmos, expect to be laughing at something unusual. It is surprisingly a great holiday fable that I predict will gain more popularity as a "must show" each year. Tim Robbins is cast perfectly as the rube with a lucky streak placed in a situation where every one is, more or less, corrupt, bankrupt, bureaucratized. Jason Leigh has that Rosalind Russell banter/swagger down cold and Paul Newman does corporate corruption well. Look out also for the Betty ("pop 'im one") Boopish Anna Nicole Smith in a walk on. The moral of the moovy is...thank gawd evvrybody don't use Polygrip...Movie Review: As Good As Raising Arizona & The Big Lebowski
Summary: 5 Stars
The Hudsucker Proxy(1994)was the Coen Brothers' first big budget movie. It was a December film that was released in May. As a result its theatrical release was not a financial success, but the film compares favorably with the Coen Brothers' most successful comedies. The screenplay, written by the Coen Brothers with Sam Raimi,is outstanding. The acting by Paul Newman, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tim Robbins is totally over the top.
Tim Robbins plays a mailroom clerk from Muncie Business School who is hired to run the company after Paul Newman and company directors concoct a scheme to hire him as CEO to drive the stock price down so they can buy ownership of the company for pennies on the dollar. Does the plan work? Watch and you will not stop laughing.
Movie Review: A BLUE LETTER!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a new Cohen brother fanatic! I have owned "Raising Arizona" since it's relesed and have now recently ventured into the "Cohen state of mind". These are movies that captivate and are eye and mind candy. The only Cohen movie so far that left me confused was "Barton Fink". Still, an interesting movie. You need to watch that one more than that once."The Hudsucker Proxy" is fantastic! The film flows like a delicious latte'. This is a very unique manner of filmaking, If you are into movies that are a thrill ride. Gotta see this one!
I also recommend highly "Raising Arizona" and "The Big Lebowski" If you like deep movies with lot's of twists, go with a Cohen Brothers film!
Movie Review: Quintessential New Year's Eve film
Summary: 5 Stars
Just as "It's a Wonderful Life" is THE quintessential film for many people on Christmas Eve, so is "The Hudsucker Proxy" the quintessential film for me for New Year's. It's a Coen brothers film, so you know a few things up front: it will be creatively written and directed, it will have some delightfully quirky characters, and more than likely the film will be head and shoulders above the average dreck oozing out of Hollywood these days. What you may not expect is such a funny and oddly touching story that will carry you into the new year with a fresh perspective.
Do yourself a favor: this New Year's Eve find some time before the big party to watch this film with a few friends or someone special. You won't regret it.
Movie Review: Underrated and Overlooked
Summary: 5 Stars
I honestly have to say that this movie gets better every time I watch it. Is the plot unrealistic? Sure. Are the characters over the top? Absolutely. Is everything I mentioned intended to be that way? YES! This is a story about inspiration and dreams, corporate corruption, power hungy executives, hardnosed reporters and the fact that some people actually have a heart if you look hard enough. If you did not enjoy this movie then I recommend you look at it one more time. These are stereotype characters, parodies of reality. The naieve rube, the conniving businessman, the "anything for a story" reporter, and a little bit of sand, to make the experience more enjoyable.