Inside Llewyn Davis

I own every Coen Brothers movie (yes even True Grit which I bought without seeing) so I am well aware of what great cinematic feats they are capable of. Yet, I am also aware of how some of their films are something of an acquired taste and might not appeal to a broad general audience. Inside Llewyn Davis certainly fits more with the latter category than the former, as many people are sure to find its main character's journey through the depths of folk music hell rather glum and depressing. It doesn't help that he isn't particularly likeable, nor are really any of this film's characters apart from a scene-stealing cat named Ulysses. The Coen brothers are genius writers, perhaps the most gifted character and dialogue scribes in the business, but you know you've got a problem when even Carey Mulligan isn't likeable. I suppose the film was never supposed to be the big, triumphant, inspirational tale, I mean when have the Coen's ever done scholck like that? The music is terrific, it is very funny at times and Oscar Isaac is great in the lead role, but this is minor Coen brothers to be sure.