Durr, huh? This was one of the strangest, most pointless and dullest films I've seen in a long while. Now, I think that was all on purpose, mainly for stylistic reasons (but also because this is from the Coen bros., who don't generally do things by accident). Still, I didn't get any of it, other than a few really hidden metaphors. The basic point of the movie is that life is hard, and it only gets harder. Also, some Jewish stuff that's hard to understand. Then it ends abruptly.
Now, for some good points: the cinematography, as expected, is fairly superb. Acting is also wonderful, with Michael Stuhlbarg displaying the perfect mix of confusion, good will and disbelief. There are also some subtly funny moments that feel pretty clever.
Generally, though, I really feel like I didn't take anything out of watching this movie.
In a sentence:
Dull, confusing and long, but featuring some great acting and cinematography.
