A Serious Man

" 🌟6.7/10🌟 Too cerebral for me 😂 …even after watching Nerdwriter’s analysis of this movie on YouTube (which someone in the comments suggested watching after the film). That said, there’s still a lot I appreciated about A SERIOUS MAN. The cast was great, and the #1960s set design was a visual treat. Most of all, it was great to see Michael Stuhlbarg in a very different role from his performance as Richard Sackler in DOPESICK. While I despised his creepy, arrogant character in that series, I found his portrayal of Larry Gopnik here surprisingly relatable and human. I’ll admit I didn’t fully understand the film — and the Yiddish prologue still puzzles me. However, it’s clear this is a deeply #philosophical movie, grappling with #existential questions, faith, and the unpredictability of life. While it’s not a film I’d recommend to everyone, fans of the #CoenBrothers or those who enjoy films that challenge you to think might find it worth their time. If you’re up for a darkly comedic exploration of life’s absurdities, give this one a shot. Just don’t expect easy answers! #CoenBrothersFilm #DarkComedy #Philosophical #ExistentialDrama #JewishCulture #1960sAesthetic #Absurdism #MichaelStuhlbarg "

"An incredibly well made movie. Basically an existential look of a man undergoing some serious personal and professional crises. I was really surprised at how incredibly layered the screenplay was, not to mention the Coens’ storytelling style here (on top of being hilarious too). This film wouldn’t be as effective without the performance of Michael Stuhlbarg, who really gives a masterful performance as the lead character here (special mentions to Fred Malamed and Richard Kind as well). I actually think this might be the most accomplished film directed by the Coen brothers, both in terms of the screenplay as well as the storytelling. They are at the peak of their powers here."

"Heavy, heavy and thoroughly engrossing movie. Not your standard Coen Brothers movie, but I always like that they continue to surprise me. I suppose that should all be in past tense, but who says they won't get the band back together?"

"I think I need to revisit this movie."

"Coen Brothers, brilliant and underrated for deep and philosophical minded folks. AfteR you watch it check out the Nerdwriter's video about the movie on YouTube!"

"I think this gets lost or overlooked a lot of times considering how many movies the Coen Brothers have created that are classics. It’s like a modern interpretation of the Book of Job. The poor guy is mostly a decent person but he’s constantly met with misfortune that makes him question what even is his purpose in life and whether it amounts to anything. Brilliant stuff. "

"Why me? The whole point of the movie."

"brilliant and funny; bears rewatching"

"Great acting but the ending was a cliffhanger. I don’t understand the beginning of the movie and it was never explained. "