A Serious Man

Michael Stuhlbarg stars as Larry Gopnik in the Coen brothers' latest film.  This film is a little more quirky and a little less mainstream.  The same Coen problems exist, namely troubled people and money issues.

Anyhow, Larry is a college professor whose wife is leaving him after "growing close" with a man named Sy Ableman.  On top of that, one of his students is trying to buy his passing of his class.  From there more issues ensue as his family and others seem to make his life worse.

This movie was unique.  It had the Coens' touch, it was brilliantly acted, yet it just seemed lacking.  It lacked a complete picture in my opinion, and in a non mystery movie, that doesn't make much sense.

This isn't anything mainstream, and you might not like it, but give it a try.  I can't really reveal more, but don't go in expecting a lot of action, or to laugh much, although you do at times.

I rate this movie a 6.6 out of 10.