The Big Lebowski (Widescreen Collector's Edition)

Product Description

The Coen brothers irreverent cult hit comes to DVD as a Collector's Edition, with all-new bonus material. The hilariously twisted comedy-thriller stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Julianne Moore. Join the Dude and his bowling buddies on their journey that blends unforgettable characters, kidnapping, a case of mistaken identity and White Russians. Enter the visually unique and entertaining world from the creative minds of the Coen brothers and remember: the Dude abides.

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Running Time 118 Mins.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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After the tight plotting and quirky intensity of Fargo, this casually amusing follow-up from the prolifically inventive Coen (Ethan and Joel) brothers seems like a bit of a lark, and the result was a box-office disappointment. The good news is, The Big Lebowski is every bit a Coen movie, and its lazy plot is part of its laidback charm. After all, how many movies can claim as their hero a pot-bellied, pot-smoking loser named Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) who spends most of his time bowling and getting stoned? And where else could you find a hairnetted Latino bowler named Jesus (John Turturro) who sports dazzling purple footgear, or an erotic artist (Julianne Moore) whose creativity consists of covering her naked body in paint, flying through the air in a leather harness, and splatting herself against a giant canvas? Who else but the Coens would think of showing you a camera view from inside the holes of a bowling ball, or an elaborate Busby Berkely-styled musical dream sequence involving a Viking goddess and giant bowling pins? The plot--which finds Lebowski involved in a kidnapping scheme after he's mistaken for a rich guy with the same name--is almost beside the point. What counts here is a steady cascade of hilarious dialogue, great work from Coen regulars John Goodman and Steve Buscemi, and the kind of cinematic ingenuity that puts the Coens in a class all their own. Be sure to watch with snacks in hand, because The Big Lebowski might give you a giddy case of the munchies. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Not always hard on the logic enough.......2007-08-23

A simple film of total disorganization that is supposed to be funny. It is another "Pulp Fiction", but this time in chronological cutting order. The disorganized impression comes from the totally airy and eerie behavior of the characters. One more or less fake Jew who respects Sabbath when it is practical. An unemployed idler who lives on thin air, fresh water and all kinds of little gains and benefits he can find. A third rather detached younger one who will end up with a massive heart attack on a parking lot. They all play with theirs balls, I mean their bowling balls, because that is the only profession we know they have. Then they get entangled into some kind of embezzling by some rich man who is not rich but wants to pilfer some good amount of cash from the foundation he is a trustee of and at the same time get rid of his youngish latest wife who is hardly grown out of teenage puberty, without going through a divorce. Simple when you are as naïve as dumb can be and you don't know the alpha from the beta, not to mention the omega of crime in LA where you can end up playing the angel in no time. And they manage rather well since two will survive and one will die of too much emotion. Entertaining though slightly slow at times.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris Dauphine & University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne

High Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter.......2007-08-22

Easily one of the strangest movies I have ever seen, but oddly a title that I felt I needed to own. When I finally added it to my collection, I couldnt figure out why. This is a movie that should be watched by all. Even if you dont like it, you can still say you have seen it and tell your friends just how strange of a movie it really is.

Hilarious.......2007-08-16

Somehow, it never gets old. I've seen it a dozen times and still love it.

Great Movie...........2007-08-05

This is prob in my top 10 favorate movies of all time. its a great buy and definently must have movie.

Goodman wins..........2007-08-04

This is a great and very funny film. A case of mistaken identity leads Jeff Bridges 'Dude' into all sorts of problems. The Dude is extremely laid back (stoned a lot) - the Coens wrote the part for Jeff Bridges.

A number scenes standout, but the Bowling Alley ones are particular favourites of mine. The cast are fantastic, and for me John Goodman as Vietnam Vet Walter just steals the acting honours. Walter is obsessed with Vietnam, to the point where he introduces Vietnam into any conversation regardless of whats being talked about. One of the very last scenes is an extremly funny example of this.

I've lent the film to a lot of people and there is a split with this film between those that love it and those that really don't get it. So if you're unsure catch it on TV or rent it. If you like it you will have to buy it and watch it again very quickly.

Average customer rating:

My Guilty Pleasure!
Amazing movie...even better video quality
Even if you'd already own the special edition, this one's definitely worth it!
Where is the Blu Ray Release?
The Dude

The Big Lebowski [HD DVD]
Starring: Jeff Bridges , John Goodman , Julianne Moore , Steve Buscemi , and David Huddleston
Director: Ethan Coen , and Joel Coen
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 2007-06-26

Customer Reviews:

My Guilty Pleasure!.......2007-09-04

When I got my HD-DVD player last year one of the titles I couldn't wait for was Big Lebowski. I hadn't seen it in several years and when I finally put it in the player, I was so glad I had waited. Not only is the picture and the sound excellent, but this is one of the greatest movies of all time.

The writing is so good. The acting is fantastic (Jeff and John's best acting performances by far). The comedy is still funny after 11 viewings. I still giggle to myself anytime I think about the scene where Walter jumps out of the car "To take the hill" and the machine gun is going off, while the Dude crashes into a telephone pole. Hilarious hilarious all the way through.

Just remember not to spread human ashes on the beach when the wind is blowing. LOL LOL LOL

Amazing movie...even better video quality.......2007-08-29

this HD DVD is amazing! The video and sound quality is amazing and the movie itself is a classic. Oh and as far as the guy below saying Blu-Ray is outselling HD DVD...times are changing quick my friend, check around.

Even if you'd already own the special edition, this one's definitely worth it!.......2007-08-16

I guess I don't need to say much about the movie.
Apart from being my favorite movie with superb acting of the entire cast (including the dog and the toe) and the incredible dumb and hilarious dialogue which still manages to blow my socks off everytime I watch the movie, this version truly is a must have.
No matter which character you (try to) analyze, they are all insane and ingenious, funny and inspiring (except of course the nihilists...)
The HD DVD transfer is far better than anything that came out before. Brightest colors when needed, good natural ones in the shades, sharp as .... well, you almost cut your feet at the rug that used to tie the room together. Sound is perfect, what is there left to say?
Stranger:"Sometimes you eat the bar and sometimes the bar eats you."
The Dude:"That some kind of Eastern thing?"
Com'on folks, let's go bowling! But only after having watched this one, PLEAEAEASE!

Where is the Blu Ray Release?.......2007-08-13

I hate it when a studio does preferential releases. Especially when Blu Ray is outselling HD-DVD 2 to 1! I'm sure once the format was is over, this will see a release on the opposing format. It just sucks we have to wait for one of the funniest movies ever made to be watchable on the PS3.

The Dude.......2007-08-08

The Dude definitely says that this is one of the greatest movies ever made - wow - what a great picture - have to love HD

The Big Lebowski (Full Screen Collector's Edition)

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Big Lebowski
LA Bum's Journey Out of Obscurity
Treat Lebowski Better
The Big Lebowski. Not!!!

The Big Lebowski (Full Screen Collector's Edition)
Starring: Jeff Bridges , John Goodman , Julianne Moore , Steve Buscemi , and David Huddleston
Director: Joel Coen
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000A7DVRC
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Product Description

Running Time 1 hr 58 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Big Lebowski.......2007-01-11

My grown children and several friends have said for years that I needed to see this movie. Well, I'm not disappointed. It is very funny. A friend that watched it with me, who grew up in North Idaho, said that the film characters reminded him of several guys he had know while growing up.

There is a lot of foul language, so avoid this if offended by such.

LA Bum's Journey Out of Obscurity.......2006-08-07

This is a fabulous film, one that I had rented so many times it was starting to look far more economical to purchase it!

Jeff Labowski's rug is compromised by a thug who mistakens Jeff for a millionaire he is trying to squeeze some money out of. Jeff "The Dude" sets out on what should be a very simple mission for compensation of his rug. This is when things go awry.

The Dude becomes involved in a kidnapping rescue mission, meeting ponographer's, a police chief, a child molester, a feminist artist and a teenage runaway on his quest to replce his beloved rug. It really tied the room together, you see.

If you haven't already, you must see this film.

Treat Lebowski Better.......2006-03-18

Personally I love The Big Lebowski. It's just hilarious and off the wall. I laugh the whole movie. The Big Lebowski isn't everyone's favorite so try catching it on comedy central first, if your not sure you want to buy it. In regards to this specific Collector's Edition copy it's not that great. There is a Coen Brothers interview, still images, and an introduction as the special features. In my opinion I don't think they gave The Big Lebowski Collector's Edition the treatment it deserved.

The Big Lebowski. Not!!!.......2005-11-24

So shoot me! In this day and age I would thin that if some DVD said "COLLECTOR'S EDITION" at the top it would have the various bells and whistles -- would have wide-screen and full-screen versions in the package.

Stupid me, when I saw the "COLLECTOR'S EDITION" I did not notice that it was a FULL-SCREEN-ONLY DVD package!

OK, so I am cryiny the blues now, but why do they do this????

No more Coen DVDs for me until I have sold this PoS DVD to somebody.

J

Average customer rating:

Not always hard on the logic enough
High Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter
Hilarious
Great Movie....
Goodman wins...

The Big Lebowski
Starring: Jeff Bridges , John Goodman , Julianne Moore , Steve Buscemi , and David Huddleston
Director: Joel Coen
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 2002-11-05

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Customer Reviews:

Not always hard on the logic enough.......2007-08-23

High Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter.......2007-08-22

Hilarious.......2007-08-16

Somehow, it never gets old. I've seen it a dozen times and still love it.

Great Movie...........2007-08-05

This is prob in my top 10 favorate movies of all time. its a great buy and definently must have movie.

Goodman wins..........2007-08-04

Average customer rating:

Not always hard on the logic enough
High Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter
Hilarious
Great Movie....
Goodman wins...

The Big Lebowski
Starring: Jeff Bridges , John Goodman , Julianne Moore , Steve Buscemi , and David Huddleston
Director: Joel Coen
Manufacturer: Polygram USA Video
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Release Date: 1998-10-27

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Customer Reviews:

Not always hard on the logic enough.......2007-08-23

High Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter.......2007-08-22

Hilarious.......2007-08-16

Somehow, it never gets old. I've seen it a dozen times and still love it.

Great Movie...........2007-08-05

This is prob in my top 10 favorate movies of all time. its a great buy and definently must have movie.

Goodman wins..........2007-08-04

The Coen Brothers Collection (The Big Lebowski/Blood Simple/The Man Who Wasn't There/Intolerable Cruelty)

Average customer rating:

Great diverse collection from the Coens
BLOOD SIMPLE IS ONE OF THE BEST FILMS EVER MADE
Horrible Compilation
THE COEN BROTHERS COLLECTION

The Coen Brothers Collection (The Big Lebowski/Blood Simple/The Man Who Wasn't There/Intolerable Cruelty)
Starring: John Getz , Frances McDormand , Dan Hedaya , M. Emmet Walsh , and Samm-Art Williams
Director: Joel Coen , and Ethan Coen
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Description

The Big Lebowski: The Coen brothers' irreverent cult hit comes to DVD as a Collector's Edition, with all-new bonus material. The hilariously twisted comedy-thriller stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Julianne Moore. Join the "Dude" and his bowling buddies on their journey that blends unforgettable characters, kidnapping, a case of mistaken identity and White Russians. Enter the visually unique and entertaining world from the creative minds of the Coen brothers and remember: the Dude abides.

Blood Simple: This critically-acclaimed thriller set in rural Texas combines chilling suspense with offbeat humor to create an all-American version of the classic "film noir." Abby (Frances McDormand) is cheating on her saloonkeeper husband, Marty (Dan Hedaya). The object of her affections is Ray (John Getz), one of Marty's bartenders. Marty hires Visser (M. Emmet Walsh), an unscrupulous detective, to kill them but Visser has other, more lucrative plans of his own. So begins a calculating round of double and triple crosses that build to a bloodcurdling, surprise-filled climax. It's an evil-minded masterpiece from the exciting filmmaking team of Joel and Ethan Coen. In Blood Simple, when someone's gone...it's never for good!

Intolerable Cruelty: It's comic gold as two of Hollywood's most dazzling stars - George Clooney and Academy Award-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones - light up the screen in Intolerable Cruelty, a hilarious romantic comedy about men, women, and everything that can go wrong between them. Sparks fly when brilliant divorce attorney Miles Massey (Clooney) meets his match in the beautiful but ruthless Marylin Rexroth (Zeta-Jones). From Academy Award-winning directors Joel Coen and Ethan Coen (Fargo; O Brother, Where Art Thou?), Intolerable Cruelty also stars multi-talented Billy Bob Thornton and outrageous Cedric The Entertainer.

The Man Who Wasn't There: The Coen Brothers are back with a dark and twisted film noir unlike anything you've ever seen. Set in a small 1949 California town, this is the story of a seemingly simple barber, who turns to blackmail and revenge to escape his achingly dull life. But in the tradition of classic noir, nothing goes as planned and nothing is as it seems. And as the barber's plot unravels, the delicious surprises, stunning revelations and just plain strange occurrences will disturb and delight you long after the film has ended.

Customer Reviews:

Great diverse collection from the Coens.......2007-01-04

This 4 movie collection from 2 of the most original minds in cinema is a real treat.
Big Lebowski is possibly the best example of the Coen brothers style as it contains elements of drama, mystery and comedy in an intertwining tapestry.
Blood Simple remains one of the best thrillers made since Hitchcock's prime.
Intolerable Cruelty is fun romantic comedy.
And finally the Man Who Wasn't There is fascinating film noir combined with a Lynchian sensibility.
The negative reviews below are silly. First, these films represent only the Universal films the Coen's have made, thus, it's logical and predictable that this box set contains nothing from the other studios.
Also, one reviewer giving the collection 1 star is a big Spielberg fan, yet, seems to dislike his more adult work. (Furthermore, if you don't even like the Coens' Blood Simple you should definitely stick to E.T.)
A reviewer from Australia gives this collection a single star because she received the wrong country format. (That's a real shame, but a movie review site is a poor place to discuss a customer service issue.)

Hopefully there will be other collections released containing the other Coen brother films from the other studios.

BLOOD SIMPLE IS ONE OF THE BEST FILMS EVER MADE.......2007-01-01

AWESOME SET.
BLOOD SIMPLE AND THE BIG LEBOWSKI ARE AWESOME. THE OTHER TWO ARE NOT QUITE AS GOOD, BUT ARE GREAT FILMS AS WELL.
BLOOD SIMPLE IS ONE OF THE BEST FILMS EVER MADE.
THE COEN BROTHERS ARE PERHAPS THE BEST FILM MAKERS AROUND IN THIS DAY AND AGE (TOO BAD THERE AREN'T ANY KUBRICKS LEFT OUT THERE).

Horrible Compilation.......2006-08-21

Atrocious Compilation - it's of some of the worst films the Coens' did (excluding The Big Lebowksi) and does not include their most famous films. What were they thinking? It's like if they released a Spielberg Compilation but only included Catch Me If You Can, AI, Minority Report, and War of the Worlds. WTF!!!!

Plus you can buy each DVD separately and come UNDER the asking price of the entire set. The BIg Lebowski and The Man Who Wasn't There are about 10 bucks new in most stores. Blood Simple and Int. Cruelty (which is the most UNCoen film ever) are closer to 5 in many places I've seen. So don't fall into the "compilation trap" because you are not getting a "bulk" discount. Just buy the films you want separately. Most Coen DVDs are very reasonable price wise.

Any Coen compilation without Fargo, Barton Fink, and Raising Arizona is worthless.
And again, you're better off spending $40 on those DVDs individually.

THE COEN BROTHERS COLLECTION.......2006-08-17

The DVDs we received were not formatted to Zone 4 (Australia) se we've had to return the goods, unfortunately. Therefore, no helpful comments.

Average customer rating:

Not always hard on the logic enough
High Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter
Hilarious
Great Movie....
Goodman wins...

The Big Lebowski - Achiever's Edition
Starring: Jeff Bridges , John Goodman , Julianne Moore , Steve Buscemi , and David Huddleston
Director: Joel Coen
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000A7DVY0
Release Date: 2005-10-18

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Customer Reviews:

Not always hard on the logic enough.......2007-08-23

High Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter.......2007-08-22

Hilarious.......2007-08-16

Somehow, it never gets old. I've seen it a dozen times and still love it.

Great Movie...........2007-08-05

This is prob in my top 10 favorate movies of all time. its a great buy and definently must have movie.

Goodman wins..........2007-08-04

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The Big Lebowski / Half Baked (2-Pack)
Starring: Jeff Bridges , John Goodman , Julianne Moore , Steve Buscemi , and David Huddleston
Director: Joel Coen , and Tamra Davis
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B0000B1OGS
Release Date: 2003-08-06

Average customer rating:

Cult classic

The Big Lebowski [Region 2]
Starring: Jeff Bridges , John Goodman , Julianne Moore , Steve Buscemi , and David Huddleston
Director: Joel Coen
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Customer Reviews:

Cult classic.......2004-01-16

The Big Lebowski is the greatest film ever made and a cult classic. The cast is exceptional and the dialogue superb throughout.

Upon first watch it doesn't seem particularly special but it grows and grows on you once you get into the characters. John Goodman was born to play his role as Walter the gulf war veteran and best friend of The Dude who is played by Jeff Bridges and based on a real life person called Jeff Dowd. Jeff Bridges is fantastic as The Dude who is 'in the running for laziest worldwide'.

The film is typical of the Coen brothers' genius and their greatest masterpiece. The plot twists and turns with a laugh a minute along the way. The cinematics are exceptional and it boasts one of the greatest most fitting soundtracks I've ever heard.

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