Inside Llewyn Davis-2013

Directors Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Starring Oscar Isaac

Scott’s Review #35

Reviewed June 17, 2014

Grade: B+

Being a tremendous fan of the Coen brothers (Fargo-1996, No Country for Old Men-2007), I was eager to see their latest offering, Inside Llewyn Davis (2013).

The Coens have such a sense of quirkiness in their characters, and while this film isn’t on the level of their other gems, it’s still a 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 or breaks, encountering many people who either thwart or help his chances of success.

Sadly, the film was ignored by the Oscar brethren, but it tells a slice-of-life story of a 1960s artist.

As with most Coen Brothers 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