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Fargo (1996)
starring: William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, Kristin Rudrüd, Harve Presnell
directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792842088
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 0792842081
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: August 03, 1999
Sales Rank: 2846
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: March 08, 1996

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Amazon.com essential video:
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

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- blood stains on a white canvas
This is an original. Had you seen anything else like this before, really?

It's been said that the Coen Brothers' thriller "Fargo" seems like a foreign film, even though it was made in, and takes place in, America. I agree. The setting and the people are a very specialized and distinct sector of the country.

So much has been said about the movie. Having recently watched it again, I felt inspired to talk about it. It involves four people, really. One is gentle and intuitive (Marge), one is silent and brutal (Gaear), and the other two are complete idiots (Carl and Jerry).

"Fargo" is off the beaten path. It is not "Hollywood", and it is not something people would go to see on a Friday night for some entertaining escapism. It is unique and has a look and feel and sound all its own. And the stark landscapes are such a big part of the film.

To me this story is a tragedy, ... Read More

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- Still Extremely Entertaining A Decade Or So Later
I saw it the first week it was out for rental 11 years ago and have enjoyed it ever since. In fact, I probably enjoy this more each time I view it. It's a sick movie, though, make no mistake about that. However, it holds a strange fascination, probably because of the odd characters.

This is NOT a true story as indicated in the movie. That's a lie. It's a fictional kidnapping-turned into murder story with a few bloody scenes, lots of profanity (most of it by Steve Buscemi) and a pure "black comedy."

Both William H. Macy and Frances McDormand have some wonderful facial expressions along with their accents. Those two and Buscemi are the lead characters and all three "are a trip." Macy is hilarious; the best character in here, in my opinion. It's also the best role, I assume, ever for McDormand who was never a big star before - or since - this movie. Her character in here, "Marge Gunderson," elevates ... Read More

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- 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!

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- 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. They captured the flaws and weakness in their respective characters well. The whole darn cast was excellent, and everything worked. You might be laughing at the quirky Midwest characters and their funny accents, but then you have to admire the son-of-a Gundersons.

Of the Coen Brothers' films I have seen, I felt that 'The Man Who Wasn't There' and 'Barton Fink' simply didn't work (still interesting though more like failed ... Read More

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