A Serious Man Discussion (Spoilers) - Blu-ray Forum

mikejet · 02-09-2010, 03:07 PM

So how is this film? I'm thinking of picking it up today. I love the Coen Brothers work and I've heard some interesting things about this film.

The most interesting comment would be that this is exactly the type of film you make after you win an Oscar.

So what's your take on this movie?

I'm surprised I couldn't find a single thread about it.

A Serious Man Blu-ray Review

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tiger roach · 02-09-2010, 03:28 PM

I can let you know in about 12 hours - my copy should be waiting for me when I get home.

mikejet · 02-09-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

I can let you know in about 12 hours - my copy should be waiting for me when I get home.

Well I'll probably pick it up at lunch then because I have some RZ certs to use.

Sussudio · 02-09-2010, 03:45 PM

Great movie, up there with the best of the year (unlike The Orphan, which is up there with the worst

).

Seriously Mike, awesome movie...and it has one of the greatest trailer's I've EVER seen.

mikejet · 02-09-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Great movie, up there with the best of the year (unlike The Orphan, which is up there with the worst

).

Seriously Mike, awesome movie...and it has one of the greatest trailer's I've EVER seen.

That's the thing, the trailer really got to me. Plus on top of that I love dark comedies. I've heard though that this is darker than most get.

Elvis · 02-09-2010, 03:49 PM

Great film but a downer...very dark.

Sussudio · 02-09-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Great film but a downer...very dark.

The ending was quite a shock i.e. surprised how sudden it was. Definitely in line with other Coen films. That's all I'll say since the OP obviously hasn't seen it yet.

mikejet · 02-09-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Great film but a downer...very dark.

I can deal with a downer or two. I mean a favorite of mine is still and always will be Happiness. I even loved Storytelling. Would this be along those lines?

Weirded Wonder · 02-09-2010, 04:12 PM

My vote for Best Picture... even though it doesn't count... meh.

zombie63 · 02-09-2010, 04:45 PM

The film really feels like a Coens' film , its funny, sad , annoying and weird. Its also I believe their most personal movie yet , dealing in faith, religion , superstition and fate.
A true classic Coens movie with an ending that leaves you agasp.

Gremal · 02-10-2010, 03:43 AM

Thought it sucked. And I'm the Coens' biggest fan.

MarkJ801 · 02-10-2010, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

Thought it sucked. And I'm the Coens' biggest fan.

What was your reason for not liking it? I loved it a lot. I might even say it's one of my favorite Coens movies.

toef · 02-10-2010, 03:54 AM

I only saw it once, and it's the kind of movie that probably requires being seen a few times to really get into it.

Based on the one time I saw it though, I didn't really like it. The Job aspect of it is interesting, but I found the characters a bit annoying, especially the main character, which kind of precludes enjoying the movie.

If you've seen Barton Fink and liked that, then you'll probably like A Serious Man. But I'd put it in my bottom 3 of enjoyability (with Burn After Reading being the worst). But then again, I might be odd, because my favorite Coen movie is The Hudsucker Proxy.

FRAK · 02-10-2010, 03:57 AM

My wife and I just watched it (via Netflix) this evening. First thought after we finished it: "WTF was that?" Then, within 15 to 20 minutes, we wanted to watch it again. With just a few minutes of reflection we went from "huh?" to "we must own this movie!" This was the same reaction I had to "Barton Fink," "The Big Lebowski" and "No Country For Old Men." This is a great film. And, as always, beautifully shot by Roger Deakins.

FRAK · 02-10-2010, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by toefer

...I might be odd, because my favorite Coen movie is The Hudsucker Proxy.

Excellent. I thought my wife and I were the only people who loved that movie!

Gremal · 02-10-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkJ801

What was your reason for not liking it? I loved it a lot. I might even say it's one of my favorite Coens movies.

I didn't care for the acting, writing, story, characters, symbolism, soundtrack, portrayal of Judaism, use of stereotypes, the list goes on.

Why is it one of your favorite Coens? Their talents and gifts have been displayed far better elsewhere.

FRAK · 02-10-2010, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

I didn't care for the acting, writing, story, characters... Their talents and gifts have been displayed far better elsewhere.

To each his own. I thought all of those elements were spot on.

surfdude12 · 02-10-2010, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

I didn't care for the acting, writing, story, characters, symbolism, soundtrack, portrayal of Judaism, use of stereotypes, the list goes on.

100% agree. Love the Coen brothers but not this one.

Fabio13 · 02-10-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

I didn't care for the acting, writing, story, characters, symbolism, soundtrack, portrayal of Judaism, use of stereotypes, the list goes on.

I agree with you. Did´nt know it was a Coens Bros movie until after watching it.

I did however have a feeling that this was a cultural thing. Maybe this movie sits better with an american audience? PS: I´m from Norway.

tiger roach · 02-10-2010, 12:15 PM

Saw Serious Man last night, and wow. It blew me away. It is funny, thought-provoking, touching and disturbing all at once. The ending tied my brain into such a knot that I burst out laughing.

One thing that really struck me was how well it brought the 60s to life, even though that wasn't the focus of the picture. I was only a small boy in that decade, but I was having flashbacks. Even the lighting and use of color was 60s-ish, like a well-preserved but noticeably old Kodachrome slide.

I woke up this morning thinking about it. That is a sure sign of a movie that rates 90+ on the TigerMeter.

02-09-2010, 03:07 PM	#1
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	A Serious Man Discussion (Spoilers) So how is this film? I'm thinking of picking it up today. I love the Coen Brothers work and I've heard some interesting things about this film. The most interesting comment would be that this is exactly the type of film you make after you win an Oscar. So what's your take on this movie? I'm surprised I couldn't find a single thread about it. A Serious Man Blu-ray Review serious.jpg Last edited by Blu Titan; 03-13-2010 at 02:42 AM. Reason: Added link and picture.

02-09-2010, 03:45 PM	#4
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Great movie, up there with the best of the year (unlike The Orphan, which is up there with the worst ). Seriously Mike, awesome movie...and it has one of the greatest trailer's I've EVER seen. Last edited by Sussudio; 02-09-2010 at 03:47 PM.

02-10-2010, 12:15 PM	#20
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Saw Serious Man last night, and wow. It blew me away. It is funny, thought-provoking, touching and disturbing all at once. The ending tied my brain into such a knot that I burst out laughing. One thing that really struck me was how well it brought the 60s to life, even though that wasn't the focus of the picture. I was only a small boy in that decade, but I was having flashbacks. Even the lighting and use of color was 60s-ish, like a well-preserved but noticeably old Kodachrome slide. I woke up this morning thinking about it. That is a sure sign of a movie that rates 90+ on the TigerMeter. Last edited by tiger roach; 02-10-2010 at 12:17 PM.

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02-09-2010, 03:28 PM	#2
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I can let you know in about 12 hours - my copy should be waiting for me when I get home.

02-09-2010, 03:49 PM	#6
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Great film but a downer...very dark.

02-09-2010, 04:12 PM	#9
Weirded Wonder Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:1177 Trading Score:51	My vote for Best Picture... even though it doesn't count... meh.

02-09-2010, 04:45 PM	#10
zombie63 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:175	The film really feels like a Coens' film , its funny, sad , annoying and weird. Its also I believe their most personal movie yet , dealing in faith, religion , superstition and fate. A true classic Coens movie with an ending that leaves you agasp.

02-10-2010, 03:43 AM	#11
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Thought it sucked. And I'm the Coens' biggest fan.

02-10-2010, 03:54 AM	#13
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I only saw it once, and it's the kind of movie that probably requires being seen a few times to really get into it. Based on the one time I saw it though, I didn't really like it. The Job aspect of it is interesting, but I found the characters a bit annoying, especially the main character, which kind of precludes enjoying the movie. If you've seen Barton Fink and liked that, then you'll probably like A Serious Man. But I'd put it in my bottom 3 of enjoyability (with Burn After Reading being the worst). But then again, I might be odd, because my favorite Coen movie is The Hudsucker Proxy.

02-10-2010, 03:57 AM	#14
FRAK Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mt. Juliet, TN Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:80 Trading Score:2	My wife and I just watched it (via Netflix) this evening. First thought after we finished it: "WTF was that?" Then, within 15 to 20 minutes, we wanted to watch it again. With just a few minutes of reflection we went from "huh?" to "we must own this movie!" This was the same reaction I had to "Barton Fink," "The Big Lebowski" and "No Country For Old Men." This is a great film. And, as always, beautifully shot by Roger Deakins.

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