a little stupid

Candice 2022-04-20 09:01:41

(Probably) First time watching the Coen Brothers, so fun.

This is my short review??, and then gave it five stars. After thinking about it, I cut another star, that is, I have seen some similar "plattery movies", and this one feels that the correlation between the units is too poor (of course, it may also be because my "reading comprehension questions" are not good enough, not summed up).

I also suddenly felt that if I was taken away from the director's skillful technique, I found that this movie was no different from TV series like "Secret No. 9" and "Black Mirror". There are a few other issues too, but in short it's not worth full marks.

But it's still very fun, and I feel the style is very strong. After watching this, I plan to try other works by the famous Coen brothers. Hope for a better experience.

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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs quotes

  • Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"): I'd like me a splash of whiskey to wash the trail dust off my gullet and keep my singing voice in fettle.

    Cantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"): Whiskey's illegal. This is a dry country.

    Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"): [points to the other customers] Well, what are they drinking?

    Cantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"): ...whiskey. They's outlaws.

  • Englishman (segment "The Mortal Remains"): They're so easily taken when they are distracted, people are. So I'm the distractor, with a little story, a little conversation, a song, a sparkle... and Clarence does the thumping while their attention is on me.

    Irishman (segment "The Mortal Remains"): He is very good, this one. You should see him.

    Englishman (segment "The Mortal Remains"): No, *he* is good!

    Irishman (segment "The Mortal Remains"): [shrugs] I *can* thump.