I enjoyed "Inside Llewyn Davis", but it was an average Coen brother's film. I had moderate expectations for this documentary-style film and was pleasantly surprised. The performances are all excellent, and a nice blend of stage performances, backstage improvisation and jam sessions, and recording sessions in the studio. The Punch Brothers and The Avett Brothers were standouts for me, but all the artists put their own spin on the tune they tackled.
One thing in particular I liked was that the editing was thoughtful, with no fast cutting, allowing the camera to linger on a performer for 15 to 30 seconds or longer for most of the shots. Compared to the way most live music is edited lately it was a nice surprise.
One thing in particular I liked was that the editing was thoughtful, with no fast cutting, allowing the camera to linger on a performer for 15 to 30 seconds or longer for most of the shots. Compared to the way most live music is edited lately it was a nice surprise.