The Big Lebowski (DVD)

The Big Lebowski (1998) starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore. Legendary Coen brothers film (written and directed) has become a cult classic only 10 years after it was released in theaters. Made up of equal parts Raymond Chandler, "The Big Sleep," bowling, marijuana, and shaggy dog story, it manages to be intermittently amusing; it does not, however, have a real plot, just a skeleton story on which vignettes of kooky characters hang like Christmas ornaments. It lacks the cohesiveness of other Coen brothers films, but still enjoyable for fans of their weird side. Grade: B