Inside Llewyn Davis-2013

Inside Llewyn Davis-2013

Director-Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Starring-Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan

Scott’s Review #35

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Reviewed June 17, 2014

Grade: B+

Being a tremendous fan of the Coen brothers (Fargo, No Country for Old Men) I was eager to see their latest offering, Inside Llewyn Davis. The Coen’s have such a sense of quirkiness in their characters and while this film is not on the level of the aforementioned gems, it is a very good piece.

I love the cold, winter, Greenwich Village setting as struggling folk singer, Llewyn Davis (expertly played by Oscar Isaac) struggles over two weeks to land gigs and/or breaks while encountering many people who either thwart or help his chances of success.

Sadly, the film was all but ignored by the Oscar voters, but alas it is an enjoyable slice of life for a 1960’s artist.

As with most Coen brother films, it is cast with unique, interesting character actors in a bit but nuanced parts.

Oscar Nominations: Best Sound Mixing, Best Cinematography

Independent Spirit Award Nominations: Best Feature, Best Male Lead-Oscar Isaac, Best Cinematography

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