The Hudsucker Proxy

1994 • 110 minutes
4.4
148 reviews
60%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible
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A satirical comedy about the world of big business and corporate greed. An ambitious but naive young man rapidly moves up the corporate ladder from the mailroom to the executive suite, unaware that he is part of the board of directors' nefarious scheme.
Rating
PG

Ratings and reviews

4.4
148 reviews
Jim Long
February 15, 2016
The Coen's love love of film--especially old Hollywood films--permeates every frame. In addition, Ethan Coen creates some the most quotable dialogue to grace an audience's ears. Hudsucker is an inspired modern fairy tale reminiscent of Frank Capra's classic 'simpleton makes good' tales but fashioned with much more visual flair. If the Coen Bros decided to film the Periodic Table---I'd still enjoy it. These guys can do no wrong.
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Jack Z
March 25, 2021
Citizen Kane for kids! "The Hudsucker Proxy" is ridiculous and chaotic in the best ways possible. A criminally underrated Coens flick, this is them giving into their wackiest impulses. In a perfect world, it would be an American classic. Leave it up to cinema's favorite brothers to get ME to like a Jennifer Jason Leigh performance! I never thought the day would come, but she's genuinely amazing in this movie.
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Zero Kiryu
January 9, 2017
For years and years this has been my number 1. It is also the most overlooked gem in the history of film....and gems. My space is limited so I will only say it is saturated with atmosphere and comedic perfection. Watch and cherish this amazing amazing film.
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