The Hudsucker Proxy

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright © 1999 Filmcritic.com

Uber-quirky but strangely satisfying Coen escapade, skewering the world of big business (at least as it existed in the 1950s), as a company schemes to drive the price of the stock down by installing an imbecile (Tim Robbins) as president. This isn't Fargo, not by a longshot, but it's not meant to be. This is one of those fun little flicks that really, really grows on you, featuring amazing performances by Robbins, Paul Newman, and Charles Durning, and even a memorable (if rote) appearance by Jennifer Jason Leigh. But what really sticks with you is the ultra-clever dialogue... "You know, for kids!"

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Rating

4.0 out of 5 Stars

Cast and Crew

  • Director: Joel Coen
  • Producer: Ethan Coen
  • Screenwriter: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Sam Raimi
  • Stars: Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Newman, Charles Durning, John Mahoney, Jim True, Bill Cobbs, Bruce Campbell, Harry Bugin, John Seitz
  • MPAA Rating: PG