FARGO (1996) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Today I'm reacting to Fargo with my sister for the first time.
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00:00 - Intro
01:28- Reaction
50:30- Review - Krátké a kreslené filmy
It's called "Fargo", because that is where the plot of the movie all starts. Most of the movie takes place in Minnesota, though.
This movie is an absolute masterpiece
It is!
Ya sure ya bet ya from Duluth MN 😂❤
The level of greed. Jerry is so angry that he's only getting $920,000 instead of $960,000... he throws a major fit in his office. Then, after Buscemi hides the briefcase and thinks he has hundreds of thousands of dollars, he squabbles over keeping the car.
Definitely. Greed seems to be a central theme to many Coen brothers movies.
A car that is connected to three different murders and he should rightfully see as absolutely radioactive. He could have given it off to the mute and turned him into a patsy. Greedy AND stupid.
The scene with Mike is such an amazing scene for its out of the blue human honesty. Kudos to the actor
Absolutely one of my favorite Coen brothers movies. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards. Won for best actress and best original screenplay.
For more awkwardness, there is a movie titled "Kumiko the Treasure Hunter" about a Japanese office worker who saw "Fargo," then uses the company credit card to book a flight to Fargo to look for the money.
For more midwestern accent, check out "Drop Dead Gorgeous," starring Kirsten Dunst. It is mockumentary about a high school beauty pageant in small town Minnesota.
The scene with Mike Yanagita was to show how Margie gave everyone the benefit of the doubt, including Larry, until her friend told her that Mike was lying. That made her ponder, while eating her drive thru burger, and go back to Larry and question him some more.
I disagree. The reason everyone has to explain the Mike Yamagita scene and try to rationalise it is because it wasn't relevant in the first place.
@@michaelb2388 And yet, in the sequence of events in the film, Marge goes back and questions Jerry a second time RIGHT AFTER she finds out Mike was lying, and discovers her own naivety toward everything. OK chief. The Coens don't do ANYTHING in their films without a reason. And unlike most filmmakers, they treat the audience with enough respect to figure they're smart enough to figure it out. Apparently they were wrong about one person.
I grew up in Upper Michigan and when I was young most people sounded like that. 😏👍 Lots of Scandinavian immigrants.
Great reaction, guys! I too wasn't sure how to feel when I first watched this film, but I was definitely entertained. And once I watched it again I just fell in love with it! The storytelling, directing, the acting, that exaggerated accent(I noticed that your sister had a very slightly similar dialect). This movie is just a unique crime drama with quirky characters with an enthralling backdrop. I can never get tired of watching this one.
I think the Coen Bros' movies in general are really much more rewarding on 2nd viewing. I've seen this with so many of their movies, people watching them and thinking they're okay but then really enjoying it much more on a re-watch.
I'm not a huge fan, but I appreciate the talent; I appreciate that the movies they make are overall really well-crafted even if most of them aren't movies that resonate with me in a big way. ALTHOUGH... "The Big Lebowski" is definitely a top-10 all-timer for me, maybe my favorite comedy of all-time.
I think maybe it's that the Coen Bros are very much of the belief that it's the journey not the destination, so when people watch it they're trying to figure out the end, and want it to be wrapped up in a really satisfying way, they want the ending to kind of put a bow on the movie, for it to have an overarching theme... but typically their movies are just things that happen? That's my best guess.
I'm not a huge fan of Fargo, but in addition to appreciating how well-crafted the story is, the character of Marge is really good, I think, because of how unique she is. I really appreciate that:
1 - they bring her, the protagonist (I would argue), into the movie so late which is note-worthy/interesting because of how uncommon it is, but also
2 - I've heard her described as a badass, but I'd say not even close. She's such an interesting an unique character because she's so much *not* a badass. She's a very rare character in movies: her work/life balance is on point. She goes to work, is really good at it, but when she goes home she doesn't take her work with her at all. It's so funny to contrast how healthy she is (her relationship with her husband is) to the typical tortured detective in noir/crime drama/thrillers.
She's really good at her job in a way that is infinitely more realistic than most movies depict this kind of thing, it's kinda funny. Her relationship with her husband, so wholesome and healthy and supportive, contrasts with Jerry Lundegaard's relationship... I'd say more with his step-dad than his wife, although obviously his relationship with his wife wasn't great.
The money is found by one of the bad guys of the first season of the TV show. It's how the character funded his business empire. That bag of money is actually the connective tissue between the movie and the TV show. That, and the character Molly Solverson is clearly based on the Frances McDormand character here.
I would check it out. The first 2 or 3 seasons are stellar.
It’s the coen brothers, they make masterpieces.
This film does a great job of feeling for characters. Those strange and awkward moments throughout are perfect. You laugh at the funny little eccentricities that are exaggerated on purpose but also not complete out there either. Its film that love to rewatch and appreciate just how ridiculous it all is despite being about horrible events. Marge especially but everyone just does a great job playing their role.
The odd encounter with Mike Yanagita, and the phone call later about him and Linda Cooksey, were what prompted Margie to have doubts about her first conversation with Jerry Lundegard, and go back.
There are no extraneous scenes in this film. It won Best Screenplay and Best Actress Oscars, and nominations for Best Picture and several others.
I’ll let you go back and identify the scenes you thought were extraneous, and figure out why they were important.
I don't know if extraneous would be the correct word, but those scenes are perhaps more for the benefit of the audience than strictly needed. As they recognized, Marge is quite a sharp investigator, and Jerry is awful at disguising his nervousness. Why wouldn't we think (as they did) that Marge already sees through it? The Mike scenes (including the hotel phone call reveal) work to slow the pacing down a bit, and the logistics of Marge's trip, so to speak. And then also, allow some of the audience to reach the same conclusion as Marge presumably would have had in the first interview. Marge doesn't need that revelation, but someone thinks the audience needs it.
@@Hexon66 The discovery of Mike's deceptions is the impetus for Marge to confront Jerry again, even though she doesn't really have anything new to ask him about. Mike's chirpy Midwestern "you betcha" demeanor is disarming at first, but it's the revelation of Mike's lies that helps Marge see through Jerry's similar demeanor. In the first interview, Marge is more polite and chirpy herself. In the second she's still reeling from the revelations about Mike so she's more direct even though this is against her nature. This is what breaks Jerry.
He was already broken
Good answer!
Fun review. You're a welcome addition to the ranks of movie reactors.
The TV show is a must watch especially season 1 and 2. You learn what happened to the bag of money 😮
Little sister's got "The Accent". Michael Cera sounds like Michael Cera. Loved you in Arrested Development.
As a Finn and an expert in dealing with cars in subzero temperatures, here are some tips: 1) if you put a cover over your car, before the windows are frozen, they will not freeze, 2) In Finland we have these electrical poles you can connect to your car's heater which will heat the oil tank and make is easier to start your car in freezing temperatures and 3) you can also install heaters in your car that take their power from those electrical poles, which will help to melt the frozen windows and heat the car from inside. Also it is a good idea to have a start booster which can give your car that extra yolt to start your engine in case the cold weather has killed your battery.
I think Gaear's reaction to the woman on the TV saying she was pregnant showed that he does have some respect for pregnant people. That's why he didn't just kill Margie.
Good catch!! I never thought about this but that's a good point. At least it reinforces my comment above that the Coens don't put anything in their films without a reason.
@@sblagg527 Seems silly. Gaear couldnt have known she was pregnant, and he had a gun pointed at him. The only weapon he had on him was a piece of wood, which he unhesitatingly used on Margie.
As a Finn, that amount of snow is a perfecly normal summer here. That is the famous "4 weeks of poor sledging weather" outside the real winter.
The TV series is good as well. Never seen anyone react to it. You should think about it.
I wrote the first part before I watched the whole reaction but after watching it all, you AND your sister should definitely watch the tv series too. She said something in this video that confirms it m I can't tell you what, but just strongly consider the show.
I don’t talk like that…”Oh, run for it there hon!”
Fantastic reaction, instant sub ! One small suggestion to give this video a bump in the algorithm, you might consider changing the title/thumbnail to "Midwesterners React to Fargo". I've noticed that the CZcams reaction audience tends to go CRAZY for reflexive reactions, ie "Persian Reacts to 300" "Jewish Girl Reacts to Inglourious Basterds" "Russian Reacts to John Wick" etc. Keep up the great reactions!!
15:56 - That "okay" there sounded just like Margie's, lol
Regarding the wood chipper evidence, DNA had only first been used one year prior to the events in the movie. Wood chipping was probably a viable way to get rid of a body at that time.
Coen Brother's second best film after No Country for Old Men. It was a huge success. Loads of accolades.
The acting is so good in this.
Yes! Did you know the briefcase ("satchel") for the money in "Fargo" was the exact same prop used in "No Country for Old Men"? That tidbit is so spot-on Coen Brothers brilliant!
It's their best, then No Country. 😁
For me, "No Country for Old Men" is my favorite movie of all time, although oddly enough, my favorite Coen Brothers movie is "Barton Fink", with "Fargo" running a very close 3rd place. It's really a nose-to-nose photo finish kind of deal though, and I love so many of their films and was lucky enough to see all of their early films, starting with "Blood Simple" (so great), in theaters.
For me, "A Serious Man" was a magnum opus of their work.
This is their best
That accent. Yes, infinitely humorous. Over the top? Well, my Buddy in the army was from Minnesota and his accent was precisely that. We made fun of him endlessly.
The Coen brothers also state "this is based on a true story", which is a complete and utter lie. This movie is 100% fiction. So any inconsistency in the stated area or state, does not surprise me.
There's talk about "Minnesota nice". But though the accent can be heard as funny, it isn't necessarily making fun of it -- the Coen brothers are from the Midwest.
Trivia: The young actress who played the kidnapped wife (Kristin Rudrud) was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota.
The oven was open to heat the room.
I think I lived there for a couple months
The Big Lebowski is another Coen brothers movie and that one actually is a comedy if you haven't you should react to that next
And pankcakes house guy is in both movies too!
Happy birthday, Simon's sister!
You’re gonna tell the Coen Brothers that they used scenes “that didn’t need to be in the movie”??
I think it’s more of a matter of re-looking into the scenes to find the meaning that the Coens were intending…
She calls her colleagues because a man who was never detained is "Fleeing the interview"
As he was never detained it's a consensual conversation and he can leave if he wishes
She calls her colleagues because a man she was interviewing lied to her and took off and she's not an imbecile.
1:38 damn, you know the twist! 🙂
1:05 I made it this far and I immediately said to myself "they're from Michigan" You both have very strong mid-west accents. Think of Dan Akyroyd in Tommy Boy but not that strong.
They don't plow long term parking because the cars are there. They don't show it but that parking structure has ten level below that top level.
The oven was open and on as a space heater. Didn't seem the heat was on in that house. I've had to do that.
It's an odd movie. Everything went wrong for everyone. So yes, black comedy.
Little snot nosed Scotty has to live with Jerry's parents now. And they're not going to let him hang out at McDonald's anytime he wants to. Because he's not drinking milkshakes, I can assure you.
Both in the movie and the reaction - "Oohh geez." :)
The term is a “Dark Comedy” not a Back Comedy. lol
One Of My All Time Favorite Movie's,Nice Reaction Guy's
the white haired guy is from Constantine (2005). Rutger Hauer plays the replicant Roy Batty in Blade Runner (1982). other good Rutger Hauer films Ladyhawke (1985), A Breed Apart (1984) and Flesh And Blood (1985). very astute sister... getting the shower scene hiding place correct.
As a Texan, that's definitely a ton of snow to me! haha
Polka has a significant footprint in western Pennsylvania. I thought we were the only ones. I suppose why place that has a lot of eastern European immigrant populations.
Love this movie. It is my favorite Coen brothers movie.
47:16 "You want to find out?" 😮
the reaction just turned dark
46:23 A: "It's like a wood chipper..."
Steve Buscemi doesn't pronounce his name as it's pronounced in Italy.
He pronounces it booSEMee.
the writer and director revealed Marge and Norm were both police. but Norm left the service.
Both he and his wife were both cops as they met on the force. Once they married they had to make the decision of who will leave, Norm decided to leave as Marge was the better cop.
One of the craziest plot lines of all time. And pique Steve Buscemi and William Macy. ✌️☝️❤️
Excellent film and performances.
45:01 "Yep." 😮 "Yep."
47:56 "Bam!"
Just discovered this channel and what a good reaction! I've subbed and given a thumbs up and am looking forward to more.
It's also nice to see a younger perspective on movies too. I am assuming the gentleman is 20-21 and the is a bit older but I won't guess at a woman's age since it's ungentlemanly.
This is the first Coen brother's movie to come out after the Big Lebowski and in addition to Steve Buscemi returning, Peter Stormare (the guy that killed Buscemi) is also here.
In Big Lebowski, Buscemi's character Donny was being told to shut the F up by Walter all the time. The Coen brothers made him the chatty one this time and he also got the deliver the line "shut the F up Jerry! Don't ever interrupt me!".
The trooper they killed would have definitely communicated he was pulling over and his approximate location, and if he didn't call in within a certain period they would have tried to call him and eventually drive out to the to his location (this is before GPS). But aside from reporting it to more local authorities there is very little they could do in the way of a speedy response.
First scene, TAN SIEARA!!!
Awesome reaction loved it y’all were great 👍😎🤣
I live in MN. Can't be MN no potholes 😂😂😂. We have potholes that if you fall in you'll pop out of one in WI 😂😂😂😂😂
Nice review. Pretty funny I never thought of this movie as a "black comedy" Rewatching it with you i do see they did make parts a little funny. Accent parts are funny.
It's obvious the guy has seen the film before and keeps hinting at next scenes.
42:13 "Busted."
Woodchipper.
Bone is no problem. It would be the clothing and meat that would be problematic. Best bet would be to freeze the body first.
And yes, it leaves a lot of DNA everywhere, but the house didn't get checked for a week or two, there wouldn't be much left.
38:31 "Literally... and figuratively."
8:09 "Ohhhh." 😆
i guess, really, everyone has an accent.
You may have me there 😆
Don't forget to get the "special edition/extented cut" when you'll react to ALIENS (1986) which is even better ;)
Ravenous (1999)
or
Dracula 2000 (2000)
or
Ran (1985)
Masterpiece of a movie. The sister is a hottie, too.
this was a true story
Great movie. Encourage your sister to start her own channel, het those views stacked up.
Hey guys, just discovered your channel. Great reaction! William H. Macy and Frances McDormant are amazing in this film. She won an Oscar for her role! You should check out The Big Lebowski, another Cohen Brothers movie. Much lighter subject material and very funny.
Your sis looks so much like Mira Sorvino.
This movie is based on a true story.
Not really. There are only two parts of it that are based on real events. The first was a man who murdered his wife and tried to dispose of her body with a wood chipper, and the second was a man working in the auto industry who was arrested for embezzling money from the company. Other than that, the whole thing is completely made up.
brother good going getting the wood chipper body thing. and yes they are powerful enough to grind bone.
That's funny you should say I watch this at least a dozen times. This movie is a hoot.
See "Miller's Crossing".
You guys did a great job. Are you anywhere close to Fargo? 😂 Anyway, best of luck to you in growing your channel. I’m happy to subscribe!
Now you need to react to Kumiko the Treasure Hunter. It ties in really well with Fargo. I always want to watch it after watching Fargo 🙃
in this film they did a very over the top exaggeration on the minnesota accent
Coen Brothers movies tend to punish people who make bad life choices.
Nice job my guyz . . .
A "drinking fountain of blood" and not a "bubbler of blood?" I thought you were from wisconsin!
Literally everyone on Earth has an accent, some more pronounced than others. To me (Western Canadian), you barely have a noticeable accent to me, maybe your brother's is stronger, sounds great to me. ❤❤
3:13 they would definitely close schools in tennessee ⚠️
I think most of the story was based on a true story, but the characters were not the same.
46:19 Q: "What's that sound?" 🤔
I subscribed to your channel after watching this reaction. I enjoyed you both.
....everyone.... has an accent.
Season 1 of this show is gold
I want to date this gal. I'm near Duluth, MN for reference. 39, 6'6", blue eyed and handsome.
Everyone who speaks has an accent.
In Finland trying to bribe a cop would also get laughed at. The salaries for police officers here are good enough that you can live by them without corruption cash. We also have a culture of honesty that makes it a matter of pride to be clean and a law abiding citizen.
You don't do this in the US or you are going to jail. ;)
Ah yes, cops. A famously low paying job in the US. 🙄🙄🙄 you know Jack shit about anything.
The term is dark comedy, I can see why you didn’t get it right, nobody’s perfect.
people believing this to be a true story scoured the area looking for the buried case of money.
If anyone goes past 420 likes they will answer to me
While it WAS mezmorizing to hear about your family history, it's not what I tuned in for.
The Fargo series is better, especially season 2
I wouldn't say better but it's every bit as good as the film.
Why do this?
Because he is in tremendous debt.
A bit too much intro thanks.
Oh FFS… ten interruptions before the opening credits are over for personal anecdotes that add ZERO to the reaction. Buh bye…
The relentless cutting makes this reaction unbearable. And right in middle of words