A Serious Man
(2009)
The Coen Brothers are back to their bleak best with this portrayal of 1960s Jewish suburbia. Perhaps it is best described by Todd McCarthy in Variety as "the kind of picture you get to make after you've won an Oscar". On the surface is a comic depiction of isolation and unhappiness (but also hope), yet underneath are many disconnected plot-lines that combine to form an existential riddle. The performances are all strong and technically it's another strong work from the Coens' with Roger Deakins once again on cinematography duties.
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Director:
Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
Genres:
Comedy | Drama
Languages:
English | Yiddish | Hebrew
Runtime:
105 min | Canada:105 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
Plot:
A black comedy set in 1967 and centered on Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern professor who watches his life unravel when his wife prepares to leave him because his inept brother won't move out of the house. (Source: IMDb)
Amazon:
A Serious Man [Theatrical Release]
IMDb Rating:
8.1
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MetaCritic Score:
na
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