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| Nelson_Mandela 07/03/19 12:47:33 PM #137: | #25. Fargo https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/33/Fargo_%281996_movie_poster%29.jpg Dir: Joel and Ethan Coen Genre: Drama, Crime, Comedy Year: 1996 Fargo is everything you should think about when you hear the term "black comedy." It's eerily hilarious, but never laugh-out-loud funny. It almost has this way of making you feel weird about yourself for being amused. The movie is quite dark and violent, but the humor does not detract from the bleak atmosphere. What separates Fargo from the pack is probably Frances McDormand's character. She is a paragon for everything good and righteous in a very cynical, selfish world. Her counterpoint to the criminal elements of Steve Buscemi and that other dude and the venal ambition of William H. Macy gives you a semblance of hope that is genuinely life affirming. Her final monologue pretty much sums this all up and is one of the most beautiful moments ever captured on film. Fargo also inspired a TV show of the same name that borrows similar elements to the film. It happens to be one of the best shows in the history of television, so I highly recommend checking that out if you haven't. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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