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Inside Llewyn Davis

R Released Dec 20, 2013 1h 44m Drama Comedy Music List
92% Tomatometer 295 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
In 1961 New York City, folk singer Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is at a crossroads. Guitar in hand, he struggles against seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make a name for himself in the music world, but so far, success remains elusive. Relying on the kindness of both friends and strangers, Llewyn embarks on an odyssey that takes him from the streets of Greenwich Village to a Chicago club, where awaits a music mogul who could give him the big break that he desperately needs.
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Smart, funny, and profoundly melancholy, Inside Llewyn Davis finds the Coen brothers in fine form.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... the pretentiousness is overwhelming, which is unfortunate because the outline has potential to be a great Coen brothers film but ultimately becomes weighed down by its own emotions. Rated: C+ Sep 6, 2017 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk The direction is pitch-perfect; the characters unique and eccentric yet fully realised and the script, woven with absurdist comedy, a marvel Rated: 5/5 Sep 6, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire They beautifully and convincingly recreate the streets and coffee shops where he dwells, and seem intoxicated with the look and feel of those surroundings. Jun 19, 2016 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film Boy oh boy, is the music of this film remarkable. I will probably listen to the soundtrack on repeat for the next four months. Aug 13, 2024 Full Review Branyan Towe Loud and Clear Reviews Despite playing this character who is very flawed, isolated and distant, Isaac’s charisma still works its way through Rated: 5/5 Jul 29, 2024 Full Review Justine Smith Vague Visages As many of the Coen Brothers’ films discuss the intersection between destiny and will, Inside Llewyn Davis complicates matters by featuring an artist who is not open to the possibility of success. Jun 6, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Al M One of the great films of the 21st Century, "Inside Llewyn Davis" is one of the Coen Brothers' more understand, quiet moves, such as "A Serious Man," but it recreates 1960s Greenwich village (the environment from Dylan sprang) with perfection while depicting the life of a folk singer who can never quite achieve success. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Mason M Inside Llewyn Davis has great music, interesting themes, and a great ending. But the message that it's trying to convey makes it a not very fun watch, that can just feel like an unnecessary series of depressing happenings. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Aender S By far not the strongest by the Coen brothers, still watchable though. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Andrea C Dramma che naviga sapientemente a metà strada tra viaggio on the road e romanzo di formazione. Un meraviglioso Oscar Isaac è splendido protagonista in grado di creare, anche grazie all'ottima sceneggiatura dei fratelli Cohen, un personaggio completo, originale e raro; in bilico tra un lutto non elaborato e la mancanza di capacità di trovare un posto nel mondo; impaurito da una vita ordinaria e da rapporti stabili e duraturi. Proprio quest'ultimo aspetto viene estremamente impreziosito dalla presenza di un cast importante ma soprattutto dalla qualità della sceneggiatura dei Cohen in grado di produrre non semplici comprimari ma personaggi che a tutti gli effetti diventano protagonisti per pochi minuti, peculiari e vari tra loro, incredibilmente profondi per i pochi minuti che hanno a disposizione. Nota di merito ovviamente per la colonna sonora di alto livello. Tra i pochi aspetti negativi sicuramente la presenza del flash foward iniziale, totalmente sconnesso dal resto della trama che invece procede lineare ed anzi evita ogni possibilità di interruzione tramite flashback. Ottimo film con un grandissimo protagonista. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/06/24 Full Review B L The Aug 03, 2016 audience review nails it for me! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Jonathan G Still on a Coen high, and this most definitely did not disappoint. The Coen style is still beating its chest, and the color palette of this is cold and brilliant. Definitely one of Oscar Isaac's career BEST performances, along with Carey Mulligan's amazing performance. This film is cold and lonely, and is an underrated masterpiece. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1961 New York City, folk singer Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is at a crossroads. Guitar in hand, he struggles against seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make a name for himself in the music world, but so far, success remains elusive. Relying on the kindness of both friends and strangers, Llewyn embarks on an odyssey that takes him from the streets of Greenwich Village to a Chicago club, where awaits a music mogul who could give him the big break that he desperately needs.
Director
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Producer
Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Screenwriter
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Distributor
CBS Films
Production Co
StudioCanal, Mike Zoss Productions, Anton Capital Entertainment, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating
R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 20, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.2M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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