I didn't like it the first time I saw it either.

As a fan of the Coen Brothers, I found the movie shallow compared to Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, etc.

However, upon repeat viewings, I really learned to appreciate the multitude of great lines. This movie and "Dr. Strangelove" are definitely quotable:

Jesus Quintana: What's this day of rest shit? What's this bullshit? I don't fuckin' care! It don't matter to Jesus. But you're not foolin' me, man. You might fool the fucks in the league office, but you don't fool Jesus. This bush league psyche-out stuff. Laughable, man - ha ha! I would have fucked you in the ass Saturday. I fuck you in the ass next Wednesday instead. Wooo! You got a date Wednesday, baby!


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