The Coen's are excellent at regional movies and letting their characters find their own voice. This one speaks and sings volumes.
From beginning to end, this is my favorite Coen brother movie with Fargo so very close behind. George Clooney is perfect as huckster with a hear Ulysses Everett McGill who leads his merry band of chain gang members through Depression-era Mississippi breaking down racial lines and galloping through the countryside meeting celebrities such as George "Baby Face" Nelson.
After convincing his chain gang mates that he has a treasure hidden away they become targets for sirens, bible salesmen, and KKK members.
Charles Durning, John Goodman, Holly Hunter (who I actually like here) as McGill's long-suffering ex-wife, and more join in.
The soundtrack is just as wonderful on its own as it is in the movie.
Remember: Keep on the sunny side of life.
From beginning to end, this is my favorite Coen brother movie with Fargo so very close behind. George Clooney is perfect as huckster with a hear Ulysses Everett McGill who leads his merry band of chain gang members through Depression-era Mississippi breaking down racial lines and galloping through the countryside meeting celebrities such as George "Baby Face" Nelson.
After convincing his chain gang mates that he has a treasure hidden away they become targets for sirens, bible salesmen, and KKK members.
Charles Durning, John Goodman, Holly Hunter (who I actually like here) as McGill's long-suffering ex-wife, and more join in.
The soundtrack is just as wonderful on its own as it is in the movie.
Remember: Keep on the sunny side of life.