Fargo (1996)

Fargo (1996)

1996 R 98 Minutes

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his...

Overall Rating

9 / 10
Verdict: Great
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    Fargo has thrill and intrigue to spare, with charming characters and outstanding lead performances from William H. Macy and Frances McDormand, it's hard not to love this twisted tale of deception. Read the full review »
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  • WHAT I LIKED: There are a simple set of ingredients that generally make films work - tantalising atmosphere, emotionally-engaging character arcs, thought-provoking themes - but these are things that the Coen Brothers have never been particularly i... Read the full review »