O' Brother Where Art Thou?
2000
*****
Director: Joel Coen
Cast: George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, Chris Thomas King, Charles Durning, Michael Badalucco, Ray McKinnon, Stephen Root, Daniel von Bargen
During the Great Depression, three escaped convicts in Mississippi set out in search of a buried treasure. Along the way, they encounter an array of colourful characters, including a musician who sold his soul to the devil, a trio of seductive sirens, and a one-eyed Bible salesman. This hilarious and charming Coen brothers comedy unfolds as an episodic, musical odyssey that blends slapstick, folk music, and social satire. The entire cast is terrific, with George Clooney a surprising standout in a rare comic role. The film's wonderful soundtrack went on to became a massive hit.
