The Ballad of Buster Scruggs on Netflix

[Mandobart]

I really enjoyed it. Beautifully shot. Good stories.

[Luna Pick]

I just finished it a few minutes ago. Still processing and will be for a while, but it's classic Coen Brothers, whatever the heck that is.

Unique vignettes, great acting and characters, tightly shot but still amazing cinematography, distinct stories, off the wall moments. As stated earlier, gritty. And vivid. If a typical Western is a cup of coffee this one is a double espresso.

[Paul Kotapish]

I enjoyed it, too, in the way I enjoy most Coen Brothers movies: with wonder, humor, and a hint of queasiness.

[Paul Brett]

I really enjoyed the dark humour and that uneasy feeling I get during most Coen Brothers movies.

With regard to Brendan Gleeson singing, I've heard him and he has a beautiful voice, however this may be of more interest to this forum.

[Mark Gunter]

Thanks Paul, enjoyed that video and it looks like Brendan is really into his playing there, obviously he gets great enjoyment from the instrument as we all do. I think it's pretty obvious that Brendan sings his own part in Buster Scruggs movie, in fact, I think I watched an interview recently where one of the Coens mentioned that Brendan sang it. He mentioned that in passing, speaking in the context of how the music for Streets of Laredo was used as a unifying factor, being played in the opening to the movie and the closing, and having been sung a capella by Brendan in the final story.

[yankees1]

Stupid stories but------------I really enjoyed them ! What does that say about me ?

[Ivan Kelsall]

It's really nice to know that one of my very favourite actors also plays mandolin,
Ivan

[JEStanek]

Mad Eye has some skills!

Jamie

[Lars_quinn]

Was a great movie.

[UncleDave]

*Spoiler Alert *. “When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings” is a dandy of a duet with TBN and Willie Watson (early Old Crow) written by Rawlings/Welch. I’m working out the mando break for Friday’s jam. The lads, a sick bunch, will love it. http://https://youtu.be/K91etXNIkaY

[Mark Gunter]

I've watched the entire film several times, and the first segment numerous times more. Love the music. Your link didn't work for me, here's the "Spurs For Wings" scene embedded.

*SPOILER ALERT* If you haven't seen the movie, you might not want to click the "play" arrow on this!

[William Smith]

That's pretty sweet, didn't know he played, and plays well! Doesn't actor Peter Skarsguard "I think that's his name" play mandolin also? I liked Buster, pretty twisted but I like twisted.

[DougC]

I think this movie is remarkable. Dark? Yes, but in an embarrassing way. Funny? Absolutely. But a commentary that, when you think about it, leaves me a bit sick in my stomach. Especially when you consider the lack of compassion for anyone (or anything), other than the 'hero'.

[Mark Gunter]

I like the sound his guitar makes when he tosses it around his back ... and the sound his hat makes coming off his head when he checks it for bullet holes ... and the way his wings stroke to the beat in the clip above. Little stuff like that.