Fargo
As I continue my journey through the Coen Brothers filmography, I’ve noticed their consistent gravitation toward blending bleak and gritty crime noir with satirical comedy, which ultimately creates an otherworldly surrealistic feel. Of the Coen’s first six films, Fargo is their first masterful attempt at blending these two genres seamlessly, altogether creating one of the most singular atmospheres I’ve experienced along my film journey.
90/100
Full review later, I need to sit on my thoughts, truly collect them.
Notes:
-Expertly crafted and damn funny.
- The comedy surrounds the noir aspects in a way I’ve never really seen before, so for that alone.
- Fargo is in contention for the most singular thriller of all time.
-The cast is stellar beyond belief, Francis in particular.