Following in my series of classic movie reviews, the next movie I've chosen to review is...
Fargo (1996)
This movie is a classic for the ages, as it was on the AFI's original list of 100 Greatest American movies. Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, this movie follows a murder mystery in the most unlikely of places, Minnesota. Though this movie deals with the grittiest of themes, it also weaves in the Minnesota charm that the Coen Brothers themselves grew up in. The movie follows Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), a perennial loser car salesman. Jerry gets involved in a plot to have his wife kidnapped. The only problem is that the two hitmen he hires, Carl Showalter (Steve Buscemi) and Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare), are incredibly inept, and mess up the the plan royally. Once accidental murder occurs, the case is heavily investigated by pregnant cop Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand). filled with some of the most horrific murder scenes and hilarious charm, this movie defines the dark comedy genre.
Even though Fargo is celebrating its 20 year anniversary of it's release this year, I think it still holds up. This movie is so purely entertaining, as it deals with serious and grizzly themes. Francces McDormand leads the way as one of the great and most lovable heroes of recent cinematic history in Marge Gunderson. McDormand always shines in Coen movies, seeing as she is married to Joel Coen, but this is the story where she particularly shines. This movie is an all time Coen great, and they produce one of the most flawless screenplays of their illustrious career, which says a lot. Beautifully shot by Coen frequent Roger Deakins, the movie in every way is impeccable. to describe it to a potential watcher is almost impossible, as it hardly fits into any genre or class besides Coen. If you're choosing to start watching the stacked catalog of the Coens, Fargo is definitely a great place to start.
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