Reader comments about Fargo
Derek Baldwin (DJBNJB@aol.com) writes:
In many ways I agree though Fargo is as not as much fun as Raising Arizona or The Big Lebowski which are, for me, the better films in terms of sheer entertainment value. The pointlessness of the crimes and their escalation is nicely contrasted with the cosy and meaningful homelife of Officer Gunderson and her husband. Their "folksy" mannerisms and those of the culture they represent stand in stark contrast with the fuck-you attitudes of city boys everywhere. There's a lesson there. Great film.
christophe keranen (fintalian@hotmail.com) writes:
the best of the cohen brothers. even if i were not a fan this movie would have been even more unsuspecting. this movie for me proved there are limitless possibilites for great story telling. the storyline was simple honest and true, but were not the height. it was the regional characters, its setting and the ausome music the put it together. i suppose you could anylize the shit out of the meaning behind story and the sybolism within the characters. i will leave that for the film makers on this one. as a viewer it is like opera, the beauty is in the grand production.
Rita-Marie Lawlor (ritamarie23@hotmail.com) writes:
One of my favourite films of all times,
I have great respect for the Coen bro's
and being a film student myself, their
work inspires me as a writer and director, fargo is like no other film in terms of it's wacky humour and the sharp wit of Marge, played brilliantly by Francis McDormand, it's interesting and a breath of fresh air, and totally unHollywood which is all the better!
husker (sbamp49@msn.com) writes:
fargo is one of the finest films in recent times because it addresseses the human condition and what most people want out of life.ie money and ergo happiness!
however as is usual in life things do not go to plan.
the storyline and the acting are the things that make this tale shine though as they are so naturalistic you almost think you are there.
the scene where francis mcdormand meets one of her old school friends is so excruciating but still so sad that you find yourself squirming in your seat!
ultimately i find the film life affirming through the fact that there is this in life but there are also people ,like frances mcdormand's charactor, who do care about the values in life.
Lucy (Email address withheld) writes:
"This is a true story"
Fargo has been said to represent an "apotheosis of a peculiar posthumanist
TV tradition" that the Coen brothers have made their own. With it's abrasive caricatures and astonishing, seamless yet sadistic plot, Fargo is an unsettling film.
A moral wasteland for the soul that pushes humour into riotous reality, darkly.
A.J.P Taylor (breath-from-the-crypt@hotmail.com) writes:
It is unlikely that Fargo will ever have the commercial appeal of films such as Fight Club or Phone Booth.
As a parody of popcorn culture, the film is dark and strangely convoluted.
However, Fargo is a fine film and deserves to be taken seriously.
Simply sublime.
Scott P. [P is for Proactive] (Email address withheld) writes:
This is a deliciously subtle brand of black humour and a more serious undertone that passes throught the picture to great effect. There really isn't really much else you can say. It's brilliantly acted, directed and scripted is endlessly rewatchable and a a likeable film with all the trimmings.
A small footnote however. It's a little known fact that this film is NOT based on a true story. The Coen pictures added this to the opening credit's for effect much to the dismay of the studio. It's not a secret however, but it's just not well known.
Andy (cngeye@aol.com) writes:
I have a question:
Did Marge sleep with Mike?
Why include it in the movie? As a contrast to Marge's husband? What was the reason for this little side story?
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