Mr Khan said:
Am i the only one who doesn't find the humor to be very dark? Only remotely dark thing is that the nihilist-girl cut off her own toe. The movie makes it seem like dark shit is going down, when in reality nothing of any importance is happening except the Big Lebowski embezzling from the Foundation. An interesting point, i feel, is that nothing important happens. That's what got me more interested in the movie when i saw it the first time (before i started watching it again and getting a better grasp of the humor). Nothing leads much of anywhere, there is no closure, and that's really so more true to life than basically any storytelling media. Most of us lead normal lives, and while there may be some folks out there with an agenda, most of us are just drifting in between. |
I'll agree that it certainly isn't as dark as Fargo, Shallow Grave, or Delicatessen...but it isn't Step Brothers. Or Austin Powers. There's a continuum for film and for genres, and this title certainly leans in the direction of dark comedy. Just consider that you're laughing hysterically when Donnie's ashes end up in The Dude's beard, or when the nihilist throws the ferret into the bath tub. I think there's an expectation from the director and the writer for you to laugh at things that otherwise would be terrifying or insanely depressing.