Hollywood will always maintain kernel of backhanded love for Americas classic Mid-Western culture.

The jokes are plentiful, blatantly placed, and at times laughably surreal.

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Nebraskahas a very Coen Brothers-esque sense about it.

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Aside from the Coen Brothers style at times, there is a touch of Wes Anderson here and there.

A director does not need to present the same film over and over, in actuality they shouldnt.

What will pull people to seeNebraska, though, is Bruce Dern.

All that being said, this is not an award-winning performance.

Counteractively, there will be many people who come to see Will Forte in a dramatic role.

Yes,Nebraskais a comedy, but Will Forte is definitely the straight man of the piece.

Shes crude, unapologetic, and plain out rude.

Nebraskais a strange clump of brilliance and disdain.

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Rating:

3 out of 5