Too Far Out!

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2018)

I'm giving this a decent grade because it kept my attention from beginning to end. The thing one shouldn't do is to think too much. McDormand's character actually gets away with murder (not in the literal sense). She does things to people, especially those who had nothing to be ashamed of, that are beyond the pale. I appreciated that Woody Harrelson's sheriff is not unsympathetic. He is a pretty good guy. He tried to solve the case, but he is right when it comes to finding no clues. By the way, is anyone reading this growing a little tired of the "F" word being used in every other syllable of speech. The cops, townspeople, McDormand, on and on, can't say three words without dropping one of these. Is no effort made to create realistic speech among characters? Almost every police movie or movie with tough guys bends over backward to throw as much profanity around. I'm no prude, but I believe most people go through their days without this heavy artillery. I went to a supermarket yesterday, filled with all kinds of people, and didn't hear the "F" word once. Outside of that, if one accepts the premise of this film, it's tragic to watch this woman in her state of rage and guilt. She is a victim, but has no qualms about inflicting venom on others, including children. The police are ineffectual and one, Dixon, is a caricature. He is a great caricature, but so over the top, it's hard to imagine someone like him existing.