O Brother: Funny and Oscar nominated
By Rachel F.
Academy award winning "Oh Brother, Where art thou?"
The Coen brothers created an interesting and hilarious film in their film O Brother, Where Art Thou? The movie released in 2000 and was nominated for two Oscars; the soundtrack won the Grammy for album of the year.
The film was set in 1937 rural Mississippi during the great depression. The plot of the movie is loosely based on Homers Odyssey. Everett played by George Clooney tells two of his prison mates Pete and Delmar that he has a hidden treasure of 1.2 million dollars that is buried in a valley which is to be flooded in four days. The three inmates who are chained together escape the Parchman Farm to retrieve the treasure before its too late. They soon after escaping meet an old blind man who predicts their future. As they travel through Mississippi the three meet Tommy Johnson who claims to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to play the guitar, he describes the devil as “White, as white as you folks … with empty eyes and a big hollow voice. He love to travel around with a mean old hound.” Which in coincidentally the description of the officer who is trying to hunt down Everett Pete and Delmar. Their adventure continues and through the film they manage to rob a bank, release a hit single, reunite Everett with his children and much more.
The script is sharp and well written. The language used by each character is true to the setting of the film. Performances by George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson and the supporting cast give an excellent performance. The interesting concept and underlining messages of the film make this more than just a funny movie; it’s a well-planned and executed film. An excellent soul filled soundtrack that creates an authentic southern feel to the film accompanies the movie.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? Do Ethan and Joel Coen who writes, direct, and produce their own films create my favorite film. Everything in this film is well though out from the setting, script, casting and soundtrack the Coen brothers did not miss a thing while creating this smart comedy.
Rachel F. is a grade 12 student at FHS.
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