The Coen Brothers are arguably the best film makers working today and this film proves it once again. Shot in black & white the film follows seamlessly in the tradition of the classic film noirs that came before it and adds its own Coensian twist. The performances are top notch with a stand out by lead Billy Bob Thorton. The movie should have been nominated for Best Picture! What's wrong with these Academy Members anyway???? Instead A Beautiful Mind (HUGELY overrated) grabbed its spot. As for the noms for Best Actor in a lead role that year, overrated performances by Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe robbed Thorton of his nomination. The Man Who Wasn't There is stylish and beautifully paced, wrapping it's timing around a bit of classical music from Bethoven that's played throughout the movie. Also a nice chance to see an early performance by up and coming Scarlett Johansson in a small but important part. Could quite possibly top my list of favorite Coen Brothers Movies.
Review of The Man Who Wasn't There
