Classic Coen

Rating: 8/10 (12 January 2017)

"Fargo" works as most Coen movies. It develops a plot without any hectic, though much happens, it is almost harmonic and silent. What takes place here is more storytelling than the attempt to produce a crime film. While developing likable, odd characters, what is told here is basically not a sensational story. It has by far less twists than Burn after Reading for example and yet it makes for a good movie.
Unlike others, I don't consider this the best Coen title, I liked both Burn after reading as well as A serious man better. Nonetheless it is in itself a piece of art and you have to admire the Coens for having such a unique signature that you can almost from the first minute tell it is one of their films.
All in all, give it a try but don't expect wonders.