the "Fargo Fenomenon"

Rating: Null/10 (10 January 2002)

I have observed something astounding about "Fargo", which I have intentionally misspelled the "Fargo Fenomenon." Here is my theory, which will surely win me a Nobel Prize for Observations About Film:
This is quite a popular movie, but people like it for two different reasons. About half the people fall into the "Great Comedy" category - these people think "Fargo" is hilariously funny, a masterpiece of black comedy. The other half falls into the "Great Drama / Thriller" category - these people enjoy "Fargo" only for the purpose of its drama and thriller qualities. (Note that the people that think "Fargo" is a "Great Comedy" may also appreciate it for a brilliant drama / thriller, but no one in the "Great Drama / Thriller" category thinks that "Fargo" is hilarious.)
I myself fall into the latter category - I don't see the hilarity. Someone once tried to explain to me the humor of it - saying there are no punchlines, but one has to look at the big picture to see the absurdity of the situation. That may be the case, but do these observations of its absurdity really produce monster laughs? Not for me, but apparently in other people. I guess I just don't understand it.
Anyway, for whatever reason you like "Fargo", I think there is a good chance that you will like it. And if you see my name at the Nobel Prizes this year, I hope you think of the "Fargo Fenomenon"