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O Brother, Where Art Thou?

They have a plan, but not a clue.

2000 · 1h 47m · PG-13 Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Directed by Joel Coen , Ethan Coen

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In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.

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78%
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Rotten

After making what are still probably their two best features, the Coen brothers came up with their worst, a piece of pop nihilism.

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh

Great dialogue, superb 'Scope camerawork from Roger Deakins, and a genuinely wondrous deus ex machina are among the delights.

Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh

The Coens' usual arch deliberateness isn't quite as deliberate, and there's an appealing shagginess to some of the episodes and performances.

Peter Rainer, New York Magazine/Vulture
Fresh

It's a wild, whacked-out wonder.

Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Rotten

Leaves a sour taste.

Susan Stark, Detroit News

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