The Coens return to the world of blackmail for this richly textured comedy of errors starring Coen regulars Clooney and McDormand. Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich) is a CIA analyst who quits his job and decides to write a memoir, only for it to fall into the wrong hands.
Reviews
“Wildly funny” Rolling Stone
“Attention to detail is impeccable” The Times
“Fast moving, lots of attitude, and uncorking a killer punch when it can.” The Guardian
AWARDS
BAFTA ’09 nominations
– Best Original Screenplay (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)
– Best Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt)
– Best Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton)
Golden Globe ’09 nominations
– Best Motion Picture
– Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Frances McDormand)