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1Nov11
I completely agree with your sentiments. Ben, I am trying to save Fargo from being crushed on the Long Form list. I feel like it is one of the best 1,000 films ever made...others disagree. A +2 from you would help.
No.That's the first thing you've said in the last four hours. That's, a fountain of conversation there, buddy. That's a geyser.
Fargo is becoming an obsession. I've watched it at least four or five times this year. It's perfect. Jerry Lundegaard needs cash- and quick! He arranges for his wife to be kidnapped. He assumes his rich father-in-law can front the money, but everything goes wrong: Kidnapping turns to murder & there's no going back. He can't cover his tracks. He's screwed. He's not getting his wife back. A perfect plot flick.
Fargo is a defense for the uninflected image and the power of the right ones juxtaposed. Style comes from the gut, from the characters and the atmosphere- every other technical aspect is just a garnish. The Coens are masters at this, as is Roger Deakins their long-time director of photography. Watch the simplicity of the camera work, notice the lack of coverage. Fargo is smart, perfect, economical film-making.
It is usually considered to be the finest Coen Brothers film, and while I like it, I do think they have made 4-5 better movies. Even so, a landmark film of the 1990s that must been seen.
i remember the first time I saw this the there was constant irritating piano soundtrack that drowned out everything, pissed me off and made me hate this movie for a long time. I watched it again, but this time there was no annoying piano soundtrack. Was I going crazy or is there two versions of this movie... LOL. I liked it second time around. Macy is the best
A perfect display of the Coen's ability to mix malice and mirth to dazzling effect.