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A true modern-day Greek tragedy
Perfect
A remarkable Noir!
Enjoyable film.
a great movie, where everything goes wrong

Fargo (1996)
Starring: William H. Macy , Steve Buscemi , Peter Stormare , Kristin Rudrüd , and Harve Presnell
Director: Joel Coen , and Ethan Coen
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: Video
Binding: VHS Tape

Brandenburg, Larry | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Buscemi, Steve | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

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Stormare, Peter | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

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Coen, Joel | ( C ) | Directors | VHS | Video

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ASIN: 0792842081
Release Date: 1999-08-03

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A true modern-day Greek tragedy.......2007-05-23

As is true in any Greek tragedy, in the opening frames of this movie, the viewer witnesses a scene in which all events have already been set in motion that will lead inevitably to the full unfolding of tragedy -- the outcome being fore-ordained by character flaws in the protagonist.

The only other recent film that comes close to capturing this essence of tragedy was "Crimes and Misdemeanors" by Woody Allen.

Watch the opening credits scene of Fargo closely, as an empty white screen gradually reveals its details. Everything you need to know about what will transpire unfolds in that scene, before a single line of dialogue is spoken.

A great, timeless movie.

Perfect.......2007-05-08

After viewing this film I happened to be speaking to my brother, who is 8 years older and several light years removed from me culturally. He mentioned that he had seen a "perfect" movie, and without inquiring further I mentioned "Fargo" as a likely candidate for that lofty description.
Yes, it was this same "perfect" movie he was referring to.
There are NO false notes in the casting, acting, dialogue, cinematography, or point of view. This is a marvelous example of how to tell a story on film. I have watched it many times and it always entertains.
Perfect...

A remarkable Noir!.......2007-03-16

Fargo is a remarkable film Noir spiced with this touch of genius of the Coen brothers, whose acidic gaze about the nasty behavior of the human being blends the cynical style of the black British humor, admirably built for marvelous vignettes and slow paced script that will keep you amazed from start to finish. But what I really admire in this film is the conceptual sharpness around his personages turn around. You may notice certain referential affinities respect his opera prima "Blood simple" but gifted with major musculature.

Nothing is like it seems and as you may guess the initial plan has nothing to do with the twist of fate that will appear before us.

Frances Mac Dormand won a more than deserved Academy Award with this towering acting.

One of these jeweled gems of the Coen brothers, that you and me are use to appreciate from their creative muse.

Enjoyable film........2007-03-14

Fargo was a great film, everything in this film worked from the dark humor to the script and acting and the way it was shot in the cold snow. The Coen brothers have made a masterpiece the film is more like a crime/thriller that happens to be based on a true story and of course this turned out to be a joke cause its not based on anything. The film is about a car salesman named Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) who meets a pair of thugs (Steve Buscemi and another actor forgot his name) to discuss the kidnapping of his wife. Its pretty obvious that Jerry is a total loser who is deep in debt and likes to cheat his customers at the car dealership and not to mention his father in law has no respect for him, so out of desperation Jerry is forced to go with a plan that might force his father in law to pay a ransom to the kidnappers. The film has alot of dark humor to it as the two thugs aren't to bright and they have left a trail of dead bodies along the way and thats when Marge Gunderson (played brilliantly by Frances Mcdormand who won an oscar for this role) arrives she is the tough and pregnant local police chief who is determined to solve the case and expose the lies from Jerry so she might uncover the truth. This film probably has one of the best and most original scripts I have ever seen, everything from the dialogue and the way the people talk was just brilliant and the humor at times is laugh out loud funny especially when the two thugs keep screwing things up and need to retrace their steps. Steve Buscemi steals all his scenes as the weasly criminal that has a temper and is always neurotic, although the film won't appeal to alot of people because of the violence especially with the scene involving a woodchipper but it was quite good and I consider this to be one of the best movies of the 90's. Frances Mcdormand was great as her character who was pregnant and yet still determined to work was great and obviously has an exaggerated accent from Minnesota saying stuff like "Aw jeez, Darn tootin" and "He was funny lookin, oh yah" was a bit annoying but still made things alot more fun to watch as she played a great and hilarious character, I cannot recomend this film highly enough check it out.

a great movie, where everything goes wrong.......2007-03-10

I enjoyed this movie because it was different. so many kidnapping/randsom movies are the same, but this one has amazing twists!

Charlie Rose with John Hume; Frances McDormandm, Joel Cohen & Ethan Cohen; Roy DeCarava (March 21, 1996)

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Charlie Rose with John Hume; Frances McDormandm, Joel Cohen & Ethan Cohen; Roy DeCarava (March 21, 1996)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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First, John Hume, President, Social Democratic & Labour Party talks to Charlie about the negotiations in Northern Ireland. Hume is in charge of the negotiations and is optimistic for their success in putting an end to violence. Then, filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, along with lead actress Frances McDormand, are on to talk about their new film, Fargo, a comedic thriller that takes place in a small town in Minnesota. Finally, photographer Roy DeCarava currently has a retrospective show of his work at the Museum of Modern Art. His photographs celebrate scenes of everyday life and at the same time capture pivotal moments and characters in American history, such as Harlem during the Civil Rights Movement or jazz greats like John Coltrane and Billie Holiday.

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