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Leave it to the wildly inventive Coen brothers (Joel directs, Ethan produces, they both write) to concoct a fiendishly clever kidnap caper that's simultaneously a comedy of errors, a Midwestern satire, a taut suspense thriller, and a violent tale of criminal misfortune. It all begins when a hapless car salesman (played to perfection by William H. Macy) ineptly orchestrates the kidnapping of his own wife. The plan goes horribly awry in the hands of bumbling bad guys Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare (one of them being described by a local girl as 'kinda funny lookin'' and 'not circumcised'), and the pregnant sheriff of Brainerd, Minnesota, (played exquisitely by Frances McDormand in an Oscar-winning role) is suddenly faced with a case of multiple murders. Her investigation is laced with offbeat observations about life in the rural hinterland of Minnesota and North Dakota, and Fargo embraces its local yokels with affectionate humor. At times shocking and hilarious, Fargo is utterly unique and distinctly American, bearing the unmistakable stamp of its inspired creators. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - The Best Movie Ever Made
I watch Fargo at least 3 times a year and have been doing so since it came out. It is my favorite movie of all time. If you haven't seen it, you must!
Rating: - Didya hear the one about the guy who couldn't afford personalized plates, so he went and changed his name to J3L2404?
Fargo is among the better efforts of the Coen Brothers. Frances McDormand won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brainerd Police Chief Marge Gunderson. It was well deserved, as she not only mastered the Midwest accent but created a complex character that was almost naive, always seeing the good in people and situations; but nevertheless, was a clever detective who relentlessly pursued criminals in spite of the fact that she was pregnant. William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi were also great in this movie. ... Read More
Rating: - Who's the oriental guy?
I agree with the positive reviews here 100%, but apparently this must be your type of movie for this to apply - some do not get it. I notice a sub-plot that is intriguing - seemingly completely unnecessary (I'm waiting to hear the interviews) - and would like opinions from others. There's a scene where the sheriff (McDormand) meets what seems like an old friend/acquaintance from school, an oriental-looking guy - sorry can't remember his name. She meets him at the Radison I believe for lunch. Its ... Read More
Rating:  - Dissapointing
I keep hearing such wonderful things about this film. How original and quirky it is; how funny it is, etc. However, those people failed to mention that there is also a lack of plot. We get just a glimpse of the plot, that was truly never really resolved and had no beginning. Not to say that there aren't plenty of films like that. But Fargo wasn't doing anything for me. There was nothing shocking, or gruesome, or innovative about this film. And those accents were overdone. From what I hear, people really ... Read More
Rating: - offbeat classic
There's plenty of info and deserved praise in the already-written reviews about the storyline, the great acting, atmospherics, dialogue, awards etc
Macy and McDormand rightfully take most of the focus, but look for the tiniest gem of a scene where Mr. Mohra, a quiet local shovelling snow, talks with a cop. It's the most understated of exchanges, practically a monologue, and it is just tight, polished and pitch perfect. It's a turning point in the movie, and two men are trading important info ... Read More
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