The Big Lebowski is ostensibly a film of indifference and pacifism, yet it possesses such rage. Reminders of the first Gulf War decorate its periphery, but these reminders serve to identify a hostility and xenophobia that brew throughout. This is all manifested in John Goodman’s Walter, who is summarily introduced as both a hypocrite and moron. He’ll remain like this throughout the film; both the Vietnam and Gulf wars incidental suppliers of his rage, when the real threat remains some hypocritically greedy German nihilists.
Additionally, this has arguably the most marvelous use of voice-over narration since Days of Heaven.
by Rumsey Taylor | Source: Universal DVD
13 Nov 2007 2:29 PM | Submit Comment