OK, OK, so I realise I've left writing this review a little late (over two years after seeing the movie, to be precise). The reason that I'm persisting, even though I've forgotten much of the plot (old age eh?) is that some of the performances still resonate with me today. Scarlett Johansson demonstrates her formidable talent while James Gandolfini is mesmerising. I'm a longtime fan of the Coen brothers, and this is one of their finest efforts, superbly shot in black and white.
116 minutes, 1.85:1
The Players:
Billy Bob Thornton as Ed Crane
Frances McDormand as Doris Crane
James Gandolfini as Big Dave Brewster
Scarlett Johansson as Birdy Abundas
Tony Shalhoub as Freddy Riedenschneider
written by Ed in January 2004