The Man Who Wasn't There
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, James Gandolfini, Katherine Borowitz, Michael Badalucco Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Brand: Universal Producer: Ethan Coen Writer: Ethan Coen Producer: Joel Coen Writer: Joel Coen Producer: Eric Fellner Producer: John Cameron DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled) Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.85:1 Running Time: 116 minutes DVD Release Date: 2002-10-01 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Universal Studios |
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Movie Reviews of The Man Who Wasn't There
Movie Review: The Coen Brothers' Finest Work
Summary: 5 Stars
I was permitted an advanced screening of this film with very little knowledge, only that it was the most recent work by the Coen Brothers, two of my favorite Hollywood collaborators. Frankly, I still expected a lot. I've never seen a film of theirs that hasn't pleased me in some respect. In fact, my favorite comedy of all time might be their Hudsucker Proxy, which I find too frequently underrated.The Man Who Wasn't There is not for all; that much is certain. There is a lot peculiar stuff happening. Some have come to expect that from the Coen's; others abhor it. In this film, the viewer will most likely either love what they have done or hate it. Stylistically it matches--nay, exceeds--their previous work by creating a new vision of modern cinema (in this case by paying homage to the past). The effect is staggering and entertaining by itself.
Add to that mix the array of unique characters and humorous situations that the Coens' films are known for, multiply it several times, and you've got The Man Who Wasn't There. The story is simple enough, but intermingled with all of that a far more artistic and psychological vision into the American Everyman--or, if you will, the Barber.
As for Billy Bob Thornton's performance, there is nothing more that I can say, but superb. It is amazing: after witnessing the film I am firmly set that NO other actor could have portrayed the role of Ed Crane with a better sense of indifference and quirkiness. What carries his performance is not his believable execution of dialogue, but by his natural silence, always evoking the more contemplative man that the narration reveals, but without speaking it in words.
This movie will shock you at times, but keep in mind that this is always the intention and serves an amazing purpose to further the narrative. For Hollywood, this is a revolutionary film that extends the boundaries of modern cinema in a new direction that will no doubt influence films for years to come. There is a lot of weird and interesting stuff in this movie, but it is all picture-perfect. The visuals are staggering in their simplicity and straightforward nature. The characters are amusing and likeable, courtesy of the Coens' eternal attention to human idiosyncrasies.
This is, by far, the best picture I have seen this year, and well worth MORE than the price of admission. As I said before this movie CANNOT be appreciated by everyone, based on its revolutionary practices, but certainly those who allow themselves to be entertained by it will grant it the respect it deserves. Everyone should witness it AT LEAST for the experience. This, I can firmly declare, is my favorite of the Coen Brothers' work-and there's no reason it can't mean the same to you.