Fargo (1996) Reviews
- Starring:
- Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joel Coen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful The Coen Brothers consistantly make off-beat entertaining movies - beginning with 'Blood Simple' which also starred Francis McDormand. She was excellent as the pregnant Sheriff. Her mannerisms and ... Read More The Coen Brothers consistantly make off-beat entertaining movies - beginning with 'Blood Simple' which also starred Francis McDormand. She was excellent as the pregnant Sheriff. Her mannerisms and accent were so authentic and at times comical. William H. Macy was terrific! In fact,all of the other characters - and I mean 'characters' were equally interesting. If you were to look up the definition of a 'black comedy' - the answer would be "Fargo" Actually, another good black comedy to see is 'The Hospital'(an oldie but 'black' goodie) Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful It's a Coen Brothers' movie and that about says it all. It got Frances McDormand an Oscar and broght William H. Massey a nomination and to forefront as one of the best character actors now working. ... Read More It's a Coen Brothers' movie and that about says it all. It got Frances McDormand an Oscar and broght William H. Massey a nomination and to forefront as one of the best character actors now working. It's a dark (very) comedy/character study. Actually very little action. Pay attention to the details. McDormand's interview with the 2 small town prostitutes is hilarious. Recommended. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful I have been wanting to watch this for many years. I saw it at the store for a very long time, and my recent interest in Coen films made me rent it. A very dark humor pervades this otherwise bloody, ... Read More I have been wanting to watch this for many years. I saw it at the store for a very long time, and my recent interest in Coen films made me rent it. A very dark humor pervades this otherwise bloody, violent gaze at frigid Minnesota and how not every bumpkin as is innocent as he seems. Great accents! William H. Macy is wonderful as the scheming car salesman and Frances McDormand is very good, and they both do the perfect accent. Buscemi is top-notch for his character; the scenery and the dialogue are really what does the movie justice, and that score at the beginning and end. However, I was left with a tiny amount of disappointment after all of the buzz. But it is one of those movies that leaves you thinking, and that Coen quirk is very much there, and you wouldn't want to miss it. Overall, a B+. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful If you don't like this movie you have no sense of humor. This is one of the best movies of the last 20 years. At times hilarious, scary, deadpan, pitiful, loving, triumphant - it's all here. Some ... Read More If you don't like this movie you have no sense of humor. This is one of the best movies of the last 20 years. At times hilarious, scary, deadpan, pitiful, loving, triumphant - it's all here. Some viewers have problems shifting gears mid-movie and sometimes mid-scene. I used to think that the accents were a little over the top, then I moved to the upper midwest. THEY ARE VERY ACCURATE!!!!!!!!!! Frances MacDormand gives the performance of a lifetime. I love the Mike Anagita character. "I so lonely!" My favorite line of the movie has to be at the end - "There's more to life than a little bit of money. Don't you know that?" Portrays a very sympathetic and human image of law enforcement. While this movie is gory at times, it has its heart in the right place. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful This is at least the third time I've watched Fargo and still enjoy it.
The depiction of the bleakness of Minnesota's winters and how
well the actors get into their characters makes this movie ... Read More This is at least the third time I've watched Fargo and still enjoy it.
The depiction of the bleakness of Minnesota's winters and how
well the actors get into their characters makes this movie one
to keep on the rewatch list. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 6 people found this review helpful I thought this was one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen. The only good part was the great job the actors did mimicking the accents. The movie seemed like something written by a 10 year old ... Read More I thought this was one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen. The only good part was the great job the actors did mimicking the accents. The movie seemed like something written by a 10 year old who was bored with video games. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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