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Inside Llewyn Davis
2013 105 min France, United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★8.0
Drama, Music
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
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Description
In Greenwich Village in the early 1960s, gifted but volatile folk musician Llewyn Davis struggles with money, relationships, and his uncertain future.
Budget:
$11M
US Gross:
$13.24M
Worldwide:
$32.94M
Starring
Oscar Isaac
Actor
Carey Mulligan
Actor
John Goodman
Actor
Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2013
— Grand Jury Prize
Cannes Film Festival 2013
— Palme d'Or
BAFTA 2014
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 2014
— Best Original Screenplay
Academy Awards 2014
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2014
— Best Cinematography
Golden Globe 2014
— Best Original Song
BAFTA 2014
— Best Sound
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Independent Film
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2014
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2014
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Inside Llewyn Davis is a melancholic and atmospheric portrait of a struggling folk musician caught in a cycle of personal failure and bad luck. While critics praise its masterful craft, musical authenticity, and lead performance, audiences are polarized by its slow, contemplative pacing and the unlikable nature of its protagonist.
| Acting | Oscar Isaac anchors the film with a nuanced, emotionally layered performance that captures the protagonist's profound sense of struggle and artistic soul. | |
| Score | The soundtrack is exceptionally well-executed, serving as an authentic reflection of the hero's internal state and the 1960s folk era. | |
| Cinematography | Muted, gray-toned cinematography effectively mirrors the protagonist's isolation, mediocrity, and the harsh, cold atmosphere of the 1961 setting. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's circular, repetitive structure invites deep thematic reflection for some viewers, while others perceive it as a plotless, aimless experience. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow, contemplative pace and lack of conventional plot momentum reward those seeking atmosphere, but frequently alienate mainstream viewers accustomed to traditional narrative progression. | |
| Theme | The protagonist's manipulative and self-destructive behavior prompts a sharp divide, with some seeing a compelling, fatalistic character study and others viewing an unsympathetic, repulsive character who lacks any meaningful development. |