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Should you watch Fargo?

Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.

Fargo

Film · 1996

Jerry Lundegaard is a small-town Minnesota car salesman deeply in debt and willing to do almost anything to get out. Police chief Marge Gunderson discovers a string of violent crimes as Jerry's schemes spiral out of control.

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  • A car salesman who arranges his wife's kidnapping
  • A pregnant police chief
  • Snow everywhere

Fargo is good for you if…

  • you like crime that goes wrong in absurd ways.
  • you like a kind, sharp police chief.
  • you like a plan collapsing step by step.

Fargo is bad for you if…

  • a wood chipper scene is too much for you.
  • you want a true story. The opening card says it is, and it isn't.

About: greed · decency · chance

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