Weird Horror

Dane 2022-04-19 09:01:03

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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  • Gloria 2022-03-26 09:01:01

    5 lives, people can't help but want to compare with the TV series version. Father Frank has great acting skills~ The Coen brothers, as always, "adapted from real events" hahaha...

  • Kirstin 2021-10-20 18:58:40

    You always guess what will happen next, life is fucking, these guys are fucking more fucking than life, this is the Coen brothers. ★★★★

Fargo quotes

  • Irate Customer: We sat right here, in this room, and went over this and over this.

    Jerry Lundegaard: Yeah, but that TruCoat...

    Irate Customer: I sat right here and said I didn't want any TruCoat.

    Jerry Lundegaard: Yeah, but I'm saying that TruCoat. You don't get it, you get oxidation problems. It'll cost you a heck of a lot more than $500.

    Irate Customer: You're sitting there. You're talking in circles. You're talking like we didn't go over this already.

    Jerry Lundegaard: Yeah, but this TruCoat...

    Irate Customer: We had a deal here for nineteen-five. You sat there and darned if you didn't tell me you'd get me this car, these options, without the sealant for nineteen-five.

    Jerry Lundegaard: All right, I'm not saying I didn't...

    Irate Customer: You called me 20 minutes ago and said you had it ready to make delivery! You says, "Come on down and get it." And, and, and here you are and you're wasting my time and my wife's time, and I'm paying nineteen-five for this vehicle here!

    Jerry Lundegaard: All right. I'll talk to my boss.

    [gets up and turns before leaving]

    Jerry Lundegaard: See, they install that TruCoat at the factory. There's nothing we can do about that.

    [Customer ready to shout]

    Jerry Lundegaard: but I'll talk to my boss.

    Irate Customer: These guys here. These guys. It's always the same! It's always more!

  • Marge Gunderson: So, do you remember getting a phone call late Wednesday night?

    Shep Proudfoot: [after a short pause] No.

    Marge Gunderson: You do reside there at 1425 Freemont Terrace?

    Shep Proudfoot: Yes.

    Marge Gunderson: Anyone else residing there?

    Shep Proudfoot: No.

    Marge Gunderson: Well, Mr. Proudfoot, this call came in past three in the morning. It's just hard for me to believe you don't remember anyone calling. Now, I know you've had some problems; struggling with the narcotics, some other entanglements, currently on parole.

    Shep Proudfoot: So?

    Marge Gunderson: Well, associating with criminals, if you're the one they talked to, that right there would be a violation of your parole; would end you up back in Stillwater. I saw some rough stuff on your priors, but nothing like a homicide. I know you don't wanna be an accessory to something like that.

    [after another pause]

    Marge Gunderson: So... you think you might remember who those folks were who called ya?