The Hudsucker Proxy [1994]

See Larger Image	Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video Starring: Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Newman, Charles Durning, John Mahoney Directed By: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Average Customer Rating:


Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: Parental Guidance Binding: DVD EAN: 5050582265668 Format: Colour Label: Universal Pictures Video Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Pictures Video Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2007-11-09 Running Time: 106 Studio: Universal Pictures Video
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Editorial Reviews: The Coen brothers (Raising Arizona, Fargo) have become the most consistently original filmmakers in the land. In a salute/reworking of the fast-talking comedies of the '40s, we follow Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins) and his amazing rise to the top. But he's only a puppet for the evil Sidney J. Mussburger (Paul Newman), who wants the company for himself. The Coens' design is the real star, and their first big-budget film will stimulate movie fans. The story weakens in the middle, but you will find very few films that move with this much imagination. As a Kate Hepburn hybrid, Jennifer Jason Leigh is wonderful in an almost unplayable role. The less you know about the film, the better it plays, so just think of it as How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying mixed with Brazil and every journalistic drama made before 1960. Cowritten by Sam Raimi. --Doug Thomas
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: A strange, dark and witty film by the Coen Brothers Comment: Dont believe some of the bad reviews this film got .... especially the ones from the internet. From the opening credits I knew this film would be interesting at the very least, but its more than that. This is a dark comedy set early in the 20th century. Tim Robbins is a country boy arriving in the big city to earn his fortune. Both Robbins and Paul Newman turn in great comedic performances. As all Coen brothers films, this flick is weird and very atmospheric. The dialogue is entertaining and the story is fast and at times had me laughing out loud. Along with 'Millers Crossing' this is one of the best films from the Coen Brothers and just like Millers Crossing it is rarely talked about and very under-rated. Customer Rating: Summary: Bright and dark, a wonderful work of cinema art Comment: This was the third of a hat-trick of great Coen Brothers films, and I think it is the best one. It is my favourite. The film is brightly funny, but darkly satirical. It is uplifting as well. It absorbs the history of American cinema into a suberb modern context, making the best of everything. It has many great set-pieces, wonderful sets and colour photography, great casting and acting. It is surely Paul Newman's best outing. Ravishing and wonderful, it looks great on DVD. This is one of the best films I've ever seen. More Reviews