Although not a Coen Bros movie, another movie that might interest some people is A Simple Plan . I always enjoyed that movie. I don't know what it has to do with Fargo except that they both have a lot of snow, but for whatever reason, it popped into my mind when I saw this thread.


*note to self---try to buy a train of thought today....

Hmm, out of those, I have seen Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, and Fargo. I loved Raising Arizona, but the other 2 I thought were ho hum. Both were overrated, IMO.

Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski are incredible movies. All of their others are shit. That includes Fargo.

Fargo was NOT based on a true story. They just did that so they could get away with more gruesome scenes.

Ever seen Miller's Crossing?

Since any art is entirely subjective, your opinion is valid.

But its also only your opinion, most Americans & film critics alike heap praise on O' Brother Where Art Thou & Millers Crossing in particular.

Actually, no. I've never even heard of it. I guess I was referring to Blood Simple, Fargo, Barton Fink, Hudsucker Proxy, O' Brother..., Ladykillers, and Intolerably Cruelty. Those are the ones I've seen.

I'm intrigued by the Coen bros. Their movies are very visually appealing and since I liked Raising Arizona and Lebowski so much, I'll see whatever they put out in the hopes that it's comparable.

I'll check out Miller's Crossing for sure.

I think remakes are more your style.

William H Macys performance in that flick is brilliant. I remember the first time i watched Fargo like 10 years ago, and i had the same reaction: "Huh?"


Ive watched it many times since and it seems like it gets better every time. Great flick.

Son of a bitch - when I lived up in the U.P. many of those folks said they remembered the story, etc - I just took their word for it.

Still, I like the movie.

Did they take you on snipe hunts, too? :p

I would suggest revisiting it. There's something ineffable about Coen brothers movies where they get better on repeat viewing.

Luckily the first Coen Bros movie I saw was Raising Arizona, so I enjoyed it from the get go. But, and there a sense of shame when I say this, I was quite disappointed the first time I watch The Big Lebowski. But a few months later I gave it a second chance, and now it's one of my all time favorites.

There's something about how they create an off-kilter world, and the first time you watch, it's all you can do to follow the plot. But as you become more familiar, the small 'beats' and touches come through and the experience becomes more and more enjoyable.

I have seen O' Brother Where Art Thou. It's not half bad. Pretty decent flick.

The whole asian-guy-with-the-crush-on-the-sheriff thing kind of ruined the movie for me. Seriously, what was the point of THAT? :spock:

I generally like their movies, though. Miller's Crossing in particular is magnificent. Big fan of O Brother Where Art Thou as well.

Classic.