Review: Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

Brandon Hoyne

Uphold 7/10

Inside Llewyn Davis (R)

           A slow even pace story centered around a young folk singer, Llewyn Davis, as he navigates through 1960's Greenwich Village. the film is carried heavily on the shoulders of lead actor Oscar Isaac, who's fantastic portrayal of the beat down title character is the most noteworthy aspect of the movie. Along with the terrific folk music that was both originally written and taken straight from the time period, the Cohen Brother's have created a movie that truly brings the audience into the life of Llewyn Davis. Although the story is crooked where many questions are asked and few are answered, it takes place over the span of a week in Llewyn's life where he goes from New York to Chicago then quickly goes back to New York. in all it is a sad and slow movie that has the audience both watching and listening as Oscar Isaac dominates the screen in this in depth look inside Llewyn Davis.