The film is based on a true case that happened in Minnesota, USA in 1987. Lundgarde, a car manager who works for his father-in-law Wade, wants to open a parking lot, but lacks funds, so he colludes with the gangsters Carl and Jerry to kidnap his wife Jane to knock out the rich father-in-law. However, things took an unexpected turn, resulting in a case of multiple deaths.
The film was shot in low light, with dim colors. In addition, the large white snow in the exterior scenes, the lines with a lot of "yah", and the somewhat terrifying Brainerd sculpture in the night made the atmosphere of the whole film cold and monotonous. ,dull. Then, Jerry blew the policeman's head with one shot, Carl and Wade shot each other with guns, Jerry smashed Carl's body, and the cold atmosphere was mixed with cruelty and ruthlessness.
The plot of the story is intertwined with money, betrayal and lies. People's desire for money has surpassed family and friendship. Roundgard kidnapped his wife and blackmailed his father-in-law for money; Carl and Jerry were partners in the kidnappers, and for a little money, Jerry ruthlessly killed Carl; the policewoman Maggie's friend Mike weaved lies about his crush, and even tried to Seduce pregnant Maggie. Therefore, the word "funny" appears in many places in the film, which can be said to be a summary of the people and events in the case, and at the same time allude to the social reality of the United States. In the film, people like Maggie and Norman are the hope of this society's success.
The scene in which Jerry smashes Carl's body has become a classic clip in film history, and it has been talked about by the majority of movie fans.
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