Laconic review:
"Is it a good movie?"
"Yeah, no, for sure!"
But seriously, this movie was hysterical in all the right ways, and just as horrifying. Watched it with my parents (who had previously lived in Grand Forks when it came out), and we all had the same general consensus.
It's a great movie, but it's kind of hard to get through if you're not expecting it.
The accents aren't very accurate, the film itself actually takes place in Brainerd (only the opening scene takes place in Fargo), almost every single character is as dumb as a brick, and some scenes are downright stomach-turning to watch. That's not even touching upon outside influences, such as the whole "true story" kerfuffle, or the alleged buried money hunt after the movie came out.
But even with all of these downsides, it's still a hysterical "dramedy". The pacing is a little slow at times, but every single scene is well-written, performed by amazing actors/actresses, and will stick with you for quite a while. I don't think I'll ever forget Marge's quotes, y'know.
All-in-all, this movie was a wonderful experience. Haven't seen the show yet, though. Might make that my new quarantine goal!
PS: Yes, we do have a fake leg sticking out of a woodchipper in town because of this movie. It's quite the attraction, dontcha know?
Fargo resident watched Fargo for the first time
Laconic review: "Is it a good movie?" "Yeah, no, for sure!"
But seriously, this movie was hysterical in all the right ways, and just as horrifying. Watched it with my parents (who had previously lived in Grand Forks when it came out), and we all had the same general consensus. It's a great movie, but it's kind of hard to get through if you're not expecting it.
The accents aren't very accurate, the film itself actually takes place in Brainerd (only the opening scene takes place in Fargo), almost every single character is as dumb as a brick, and some scenes are downright stomach-turning to watch. That's not even touching upon outside influences, such as the whole "true story" kerfuffle, or the alleged buried money hunt after the movie came out.
But even with all of these downsides, it's still a hysterical "dramedy". The pacing is a little slow at times, but every single scene is well-written, performed by amazing actors/actresses, and will stick with you for quite a while. I don't think I'll ever forget Marge's quotes, y'know.
All-in-all, this movie was a wonderful experience. Haven't seen the show yet, though. Might make that my new quarantine goal!
PS: Yes, we do have a fake leg sticking out of a woodchipper in town because of this movie. It's quite the attraction, dontcha know?