I knew that The Big Lewbowski had a strong following. I and my friends have been a part of that at one time or another. We played the drinking game, "drink a beer anytime anyone says: 'Vietnam', 'Man' or 'Dude," needless to say we didn't make it far into this Cohen Bros. masterpiece.
This movie is what draws a lot of people into the dry, drawn out story lines and genius of the Cohen Bros. It's an easy start up to a life long addiction--right Dwayne?
If you have never seen a Cohen Bros. movie, you should begin here simply because it has something for everyone. Vietnam, marijuana, feminists, nihilists, a cowboy, bowling, "the Jesus," Donny, Credence Clearwater Revival, etc.
The build up isn't as long as some of their other films (Fargo, Burn After Reading) and not as in your face as something like Romance and Cigarettes or No Country for Old Men (which if you're unsure are tow COMPLETELY different genres--so be careful!).
I thought my friend John was crazy about this movie-- "Mark it zero" John.-- I mean at one point, his answering machine was like "the dude's" and every other word from his mouth was a Big Lewbowski reference.
I was fine with this. The movie is freaking hilarious. I enjoy quoting movies until I'm blue in the face as well as the occasional white russian. But now I realize that we didn't even touch fanaticism in this cinematic event.
The people at these conventions are dedicated. They are dressing up like references, severed toes, bowling pins, and every other character in the film.
Dwayne, I think you should not only see this movie, you should go to one of these conventions and then report back to me (and Dad, of course!).
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