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Inside Llewyn Davis (/ ˈ l uː ɪ n /) is a 2013 period black comedy drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. Set in 1961, the film follows one week in the life of Llewyn Davis , played by Oscar Isaac in his breakthrough role, a folk singer struggling to achieve musical success while keeping his life in order.
[3] [4] Upon release, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes surveyed 233 reviews and judged 95 percent to be positive. [5] At the 86th Academy Awards, Inside Llewyn Davis was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Sound Mixing, but lost both to Gravity.
Llewyn Davis (/ ˈ l uː ɪ n /) is a fictional title character and the protagonist of the 2013 Coen brothers' film Inside Llewyn Davis. [3] He is a young, struggling folk singer trying to become more famous and financially successful after the flop of his debut album, Inside Llewyn Davis .
Reviews from Credible Sources. The New York Times: A.O. Scott of The New York Times lauds Inside Llewyn Davis as a "minor masterpiece." He praises the Coen brothers' ability to craft a film that delves deep into the complexities of the human condition, while also paying homage to the folk music tradition of the era.
A Serious Man received mostly positive reviews from critics, and holds a 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 227 reviews, with an average rating of 7.90/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Blending dark humor with profoundly personal themes, the Coen brothers deliver what might be their most mature—if not their best—film ...
The Ladykillers received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 54% based on reviews from 192 critics, with an average rating of 6.10/10. The site's consensus states: "Hanks' performance in the lead role is inspired, but this is a relatively minor offering from the Coen brothers."
Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or TV Movie Scenes from a Marriage: Won [81] Independent Spirit Awards: 2014: Best Lead Male: Inside Llewyn Davis: Nominated [82] [83] International Cinephile Society Awards: 2014 Best Actor Inside Llewyn Davis: Won [b] [84] Best Ensemble Inside Llewyn Davis: Won
The National Board of Review named Burn After Reading in its list of the Top 10 Movies of 2008. Noel Murray of The A.V. Club named it the second-best film of 2008, [38] Empire magazine named it the third-best film of 2008, [38] and Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly named it the seventh-best film of 2008. [38]