The Dude hovers in doubtful underwear, plastic sandals, sipping a White Russian (6 cl Vodka 6 cl coffee liqueur, 4 cl milk), above a bowling lane. The Dude is the nickname of Jeff Lebowski, starring the masterful Jeff Bridges . The Coen brothers' movie has the same premise as The Big Sleep (Howard Hawks, 1946) or as North by Northwest (Alfred Hitchcock, 1959): A guy finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, caught in a story he does not get. Like Cary Grant in North by Northwest, he is mistaken with someone else ! The semi-planing state of the Dude (permanent state!) adds to the absurdity of the situations and causes other completely ludicrous. The quid pro quo lasts while the Dude crosses, as a quiet ship in a storm, the difficulties, frequently accepts without understanding them with a very cool attitude. The film is composed of sequences that have their own unit, whether dramatic or humorous. The plot is ultimately the pretext to develop zany scenes, perfectly written and performed masterfully by Jeff Bridges and the rest of the cast (John Goodman, literally huge!). Need of burlesque, incredible situations or stunts? Here you are served!
Jeff Bridges in this film demonstrates what a great actor he is, by providing such a massive physical and relaxed character. He is assisted by John Goodman, in the role of the veteran of Vietnam friend, military style that nothing can stop from his madness. The actor pushes his character in all extremes in violence, stupidity, sensitivity, it is excessive and contributes largely to the humor of the film.
The Dude other friend (Steve Buscemi), is the good boy, overwhelmed by the personality of the others, identified by the ultra-cool and madman. He is also the most fragile. Without a doubt, the Coen brothers chose Buscemi for the shift and the physical contrast he creates with his two accomplices. His shrill voice is also opposed to the soft, zen voice of Jeff Bridges and John Goodman. Between them they form an unlikely trio of dude that fail everything, sometimes thinking to do well.
As Philip Marlowe in The Big Sleep, The Dude takes everything right in the face, we often wonder what he's doing there, and made numerous meetings: John Torturo in bowler, Juliane Moore as an eccentric painter, or Ben Gazzara who kindly drugs The Dude, sending him through a memorable dream sequence, full of special effects, fanciful framing and cheerleaders. A dream cast for actors who let completely go !
THE BIG LEBOWSKI is one of those UFO film, mixing humor, technical findings and bold points of view, while taking us to an original universe, aspiring and inspiring. A film that we regularly watch again, always with joy and which does not lose its freshness
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