Fargo [Blu-ray] [2014]

I was living in Minneapolis when this film was released. It came as a bit of a shock for the locals, seeing it the first time, especially when you knew where all the locations were filmed. The accents are over-emphasised somewhat to reflect how those from the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & Saint Paul) and out-state residents from NW Minnesota and North Dakota speak. Phrases like "yah" and "you betcha" are common for folk who grew up there - sometimes seen as a bit of a joke at themselves and their Scandinavian roots. The film itself is well described in other reviews - few will forget the final scenes of the film and how it all ends. What I will add is some detail for the filming locations for anyone interested. The film is meant to be set in Fargo, although nothing was filmed there. Practically everything was filmed around Minneapolis and Saint Paul. But over the course of 25 years, almost nothing remains of the locations used for filming. The Coen brothers grew up in St. Louis Park, a suburb to the west of Minneapolis, and have a very down-to-Earth way of working - quite typical of the locals. The film starts out "based on a true story" - not surprisingly then to hear that there were folk who drove to Brainerd to try to find the money! The extras on the disc describe the Coen's later "admitting" they had no idea it wasn't true! On a side note to this, the Pioneer Press newspaper in Saint Paul has a treasure hunt every winter - following cryptic clues to find a medallion, that results in a cash prize. Often the medallion was hidden under lots of snow (hidden weeks beforehand). So you can see why the Coen's would have said it was plausible. They knew exactly what would happen - 3 feet of snow won't stop a Minnesotan on a mission! Blu-ray transfer looks better than it did when it was released. Recommended, but still not for the faint hearted. I'd also recommend watching "Grumpy Old Men" which was also filmed in the same region - mostly in Saint Paul's East Side. Like Fargo, Grumpy Old Men was filmed at the wrong time of year - the snow had to be brought in for both films to depict a wintery backdrop, and both try to play on the Minnesotan dialects and quirkiness.

Coen brothers at their best. The detail, the accents, the banality, the cinematography.

Frances McDormand plays the straight face police star. With an absurd plot that goes wildly haywire. However all the way through it is tinged with dark humour. Satire at its best. Everything is exaggerated. It is impossible to take this as a serious hostage movie. Brilliantly put together and shot in the most deadpan style. Vast tracts of nothingness. The clues come from chartacterless zombies (intentionally). The 2 hookers statements (to die for). How to get rid of a body without it being recognised. Its an intriguing movie, but it should make you smile. Frances is brilliant as are the rest of the supporting cast. 7 month pregnant cop. I dont like blood and gore but you tend to overlook it because the film is so clever. Definitely worth a watch. Highly Recommended

I started to watch this and then got a bit borned initially, the beginning where the husband arranges everything is a bit mundane I think. I whizzed through the rest of the film not expecting it to improve but it did. I went back to 16 minutes in, when the action started, and from there it was a very good movie. There were still bits that I went through because they were a bit slow and lame, I personally would have cut them had I been Editor. When Frances McDormand, who I have never seen in a movie before, came on screen everything for the better. I loved her in this, she pretty much carried the film single handedly in what was a truly talented performance. Her portrayal of the heavily pregnant intuitive police officer was magnificent, further enhanced by a very small amount of tounge-in-cheek comedy which was so subtle and effective. Honestly, I was going to give this 2 stars before she turned up and now it's a four, that's the difference she made. The gory scenes again are well done and pretty realistic, amount of blood etc. so they added rather than detracted from things. I've got to say this film surprised me. I really liked it in the end, and even though I skipped over parts, I can honestly say I hightly recommend it.

Great film

It’s hard to believe that 25 years have passed since Fargo first appeared, fully establishing the Coen Brothers as innovative filmmakers coming on the heels of Blood Simple and Raising Arizona. Having seen the movie several times, it continues to be a fresh, hilarious 98 minutes of black comedy – a perfect combination of memorable characters brought together in a story with its relatively little dialogue frequently punctuated with “you betcha’s” and “yaa’s”. The performances are superb, topped by Frances McDormand’s Oscar winning role as the pregnant police chief, Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare as the inept kidnappers and William H. Macy as the car salesman whose life builds one problem on top of another, but the whole cast blend perfectly together to create a highly entertaining, sometimes brutal, tale. The film also succeeds visually, with the bleak, snow covered North Dakota landscape perfectly photographed, with this BluRay presentation capturing its sharp, bright images. For anyone enjoying quirky tales start here, though it's hard to imagine that there are still those unaware of Coen Brothers’ movies.

amazing

Great film very recommended .worth watching

Groteske, blutige und psychotische Hommage an die Heimat der Coen-Brüder - empfehlenswert!

Film épique, hors-norme, drôle et à contre-sens des block-busters US. Comédie policière, humour trash.

One of my favorite movies growing up, does not disappoint, still holds up to this day as an odd and awesome movie.

Un clásico absoluto del cine moderno que luce mejor que nunca… aunque con una ausencia importante para el público hispanohablante. Fargo, dirigida por los hermanos Joel y Ethan Coen, es una obra maestra del cine negro con humor negro, ambientada en la helada Minnesota. La historia parte de un crimen aparentemente sencillo que se descontrola de forma brutal y absurda, mostrando la codicia humana, la estupidez y la violencia con el sello único de los Coen: diálogos secos, situaciones incómodas y un tono tan frío como la nieve que cubre cada plano. La película fue un enorme éxito crítico y se convirtió en un referente cultural. Ganó 2 premios Oscar en 1997: 🏆 Mejor Actriz para Frances McDormand, inolvidable como la policía Marge Gunderson 🏆 Mejor Guion Original para los hermanos Coen Además, obtuvo 7 nominaciones incluyendo Mejor Película y Mejor Director. 📀 Calidad de imagen y sonido (4K Ultra HD) Esta edición en 4K Ultra HD es simplemente espectacular. La restauración respeta el grano cinematográfico original, pero mejora notablemente: La nitidez de los paisajes nevados El contraste y profundidad de los blancos Los detalles en rostros y vestuario La fotografía fría y minimalista luce más viva y precisa que nunca El HDR realza las luces naturales sin alterar el estilo sobrio de la película. El sonido también es limpio y envolvente, respetando la intención original sin exageraciones modernas. ⚠️ Punto negativo importante Lamentablemente, esta edición NO incluye subtítulos ni doblaje en español. Solo cuenta con audio y subtítulos en inglés, lo cual puede ser una gran desventaja para quienes no dominan el idioma o esperaban una edición más completa para el mercado latino. 🎥 Conclusión Esta edición 4K de Fargo es imprescindible para coleccionistas y amantes del cine de autor, especialmente fans de los hermanos Coen. Visualmente es una de las mejores presentaciones que ha tenido la película hasta la fecha. Eso sí: ✔️ Calidad audiovisual sobresaliente ❌ Sin español (subtítulos ni doblaje) Ideal si buscas la mejor versión posible de un clásico moderno, pero a considerar si el idioma es un factor decisivo para ti. ❄️🔪 Un crimen, mucha nieve y una obra maestra que envejece como el buen cine.

Used dvd played perfectly, so five stars for quality and service by the seller. How can you not love this movie?! It's just so ridiculous and funny and nutty, and classic Coen Brothers humor. A+ on the acting! And the frozen North Dakota/Minnesota landscape just makes you wanna cozy up on the couch under a blanket and watch the story unfold.