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In this update of Homer's "The Odyssey," set in the 1930's Depression-era deep South, three convicts--the garrulous silver-tongued Everett, the sweet and simple Delmar and the maladjusted Pete--escape from a chain gang and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. They set out to pursue their freedom and the promise of sharing in the division of a fortune in buried treasure. With nothing to lose and still... See Full Description
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Crime/Gangster, Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama and Musical/Performing Arts |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 46 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 22, 2000 LA/NY; January 12, 2001 Wide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for some violence and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$45,506,619 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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24 Frames Per Second,
"... within the golden visual apple of 'O Brother' lies a rotten core." Full Review...
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BBC,
(4 out of 5 stars) "...you can always trust [the Coen Brothers] to pull off something totally unexpected..." Full Review...
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culturevulture.net,
"...the Coen Brothers have put it all together." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: B) "...the film's light-hearted stance and risks taken by the Coen brothers...make this bizarre journey work." Full Review...
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