Fargo, directed by Joel & Ethan Coen.

Rating: 8/10 (1 March 2012)

Fargo, directed by Joel & Ethan Coen, offers a dark twist on humour for all viewers. The story follows Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), a car salesman from Minnesota. Jerry hires two offbeat criminals to kidnap his wife in order to receive ransom money from his wealthy father in law. The trio plan on splitting the $1,000,000 they demand, and in return, Jerry's wife would be returned safely. However, when a police officer (Frances McDormand), begins to uncover a trail from the two assailants, the plan begins to unravel. This film offers a different take on comedy and leaves the viewer feeling as though they were a witness to a real crime.