Great performances and a great script are the main features of this rather excellent movie. You never quite know just which direction it's going to go; all the characters appear to be larger than life and without that the film would fall flat on its face. Even the slightly timid and reserved writer, Barton Fink, reveals the passion he has for his work in a conversation he had with his hotel neighbour, Charlie Meadows. All the best lines are reserved for the studio head, Jack Lipnick, they really go to town with him! It does finish a little open-ended, something the Coen's have been using a lot recently to varying effect (IMO), but in this case it actually works. There are many unanswered questions and, for me, that just adds to the enjoyment. Definitely worth a look and most definitely
Recommended.
My score: 9.2/10.
IMDb Score: 7.8/10 (based on 44,983 votes at the time of going to press).
Rotten Tomatoes 'Tomatometer' Score: 91/100 (based on 53 reviews counted at the time of going to press).
Rotten Tomatoes 'Audience' Score: 71/100 (based on 39,630 user ratings counted at the time of going to press).
You can find an expanded version of this review on my blog: Thoughts of a SteelMonster.
My score: 9.2/10.
IMDb Score: 7.8/10 (based on 44,983 votes at the time of going to press).
Rotten Tomatoes 'Tomatometer' Score: 91/100 (based on 53 reviews counted at the time of going to press).
Rotten Tomatoes 'Audience' Score: 71/100 (based on 39,630 user ratings counted at the time of going to press).
You can find an expanded version of this review on my blog: Thoughts of a SteelMonster.