THE GIST: Llewyn Davis is a penniless folk singer struggling to break through in the music business. Crashing at a rotating roster of friends' houses, all the while going to any random gig available, he deals with the speed bumps life throws at him.The more Coen brothers' movies I watch, the more I become a fan of their aesthetic and their quirky storytelling.
Inside Llewyn Davis is a very simple story told with a light but caring touch. All the characters are interesting in their own way, some to a point where you wish the camera had lingered on them a bit longer.
Oscar Isaac gives a great performance (who knew he could sing so well!!), but so do Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, Adam Driver, Ethan Phillips, Robin Bartlett, Garrett Hedlund, F. Murray Abraham, and of course John Goodman.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Whether it's the music, the performances, or the peculiar story, this film is definitely worth your time.
Grade: 8
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