#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Can you explain why? And what is it that you didn't like about the film, or at least why you don't rate it as highly as the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 28 minutes ago, Quintus said: For my money Fargo on TV show blows the original film away. That's a mighty bold statement. I will have to investigate further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Doesn't Lee have a slightly bias towards TV though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Two different beasts. And the ending of S1 is a cop-out compared to the beautiful resolution of the movie. What the tv version offers is a bigger scope - character renderings are more thorough, storyline has more detours and so on (sometimes there is too much of a good thing, i. e violence), which makes the movie even better: they got all of this very right in 90 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Thats kinda what I figured. But it's actually the absolute simplicity of Fargo that i love. The crime itself is unremarkable except for the utter incompetence of everyone involved. Margie solves it by being a good police officer but doesn't need to do more than use her gut instinct and common sense. We know almost nothing about any of the characters outside of what we see them do. It's one of those films where I never felt i needed to see more than I did. Which is sorta why I haven't checked the TV show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 It's surely Top 10 material and mostly has great performances. Its pleasures are sometimes more 'stunted', though, like long bloody shootouts or corpse maulings and so on - again, nothing of this tops the 5-second image of Stormare and the concrete mixer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Ridiculous in it's absurdity and brutality. The violence is the film is actually quite distributing if you think about it. Jerry Lundegaards failed escape attempt in his underwear might be one of the most satisfying movie arrests I've seen. What an absolute loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Fargo season 1 is far from immaculate. But it's still better than the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Knowing you I know why you would believe that. Oneday I'll be in a position to agree or disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Better than the film, is really pushing it. But the show is doing "Coen Brothers" better than the latest Coen flicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I really loved S1 of Fargo. S2 was still good TV and had fantastic moments but overall not as consistent as S1. I hope S3 will be more focused again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 S2 is less consistent, maybe, but it aims higher than S1, and I admire it for that. In the end, they're both on about the same level for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, KK said: but it aims higher than S1, That's probably why it got off the road sometimes. Keep it simple and keep it focused is what I always say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Like the movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I personally loved the more ambitious absurdism of the second season. Topped off with some very fine character work, and I can overlook some of its pacing issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I compare Fargo S2 with Coen's No Country For Old Men. The first hour is brilliant but then in the last act it wants to be a different movie altogether. OTOH, I didn't want a typical showdown between the two men either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Always a pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Alexcremers said: I really loved S1 of Fargo. S2 was still good TV and had fantastic moments but overall not as consistent as S1. I hope S3 will be more focused again. Season 2 was probably more interesting and original as a concept but yeah it wasn't as consistent. And Martin Freeman, an actor whom I don't really like much, gives his absolutely finest performance in S1. 4 hours ago, Stefancos said: Always a pity. Still great television. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Alexcremers said: I really loved S1 of Fargo. S2 was still good TV and had fantastic moments but overall not as consistent as S1. I hope S3 will be more focused again. Who are these people? Hookers? They are too attractive for Fargo! FAIL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Halfway through Godzilla: The Series. Great stories, characters and animation. This was better than any theatrical sequel we never got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Great show! As good as The Bold And The Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Whoops, I thought I was in the last TV show you watched thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Shall we just merge all those into one "What is the Last Thing You Watched Thread". Films, sexy celebrities, porn, ASMR, television and funny Youtube videos in one glorious big bad thread. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 He would never leave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 17 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Who are these people? Hookers? They are too attractive for Fargo! FAIL! They are hookers and they only appear a few seconds ... Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 And Trump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Stephen Root! Hurray, Fargo is saved! The hookers are wrong though. Fargo should have prostitutes that are kinda funny lookin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 High class hookers that look funny? You better leave the Fargo making to the Coens, Steef! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I think that was the point I was trying to convey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 They are the producers, Steef. If you had seen the show you wouldn't make all these crazy statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 What do you think of the movie, Alex? Do you hate it like Quintus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I like Fargo but it's not exactly my favorite Coen brothers movie. I know there were times where the jargony "yah" can get a bit grating. Some think the "yah" is the best thing since sliced bread but I'm not convinced of that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Doesnt sound that different from the Dutchie "ja" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 De Koenders broers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Geweldig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 You never watched that spoilerific Fargo clip above did you Steef? Poor form from Alex there telling you to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I watched the 5 seconds of it where he said the hookers were at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Nice review Steef, I love Fargo (the film) as well; Recently rewatched it a few years back and was pleased by how well it held up; I just love it. We started the TV show last night, and its similar with its blend of comedy and drama (and setting and character types), but yea, absolutely loses the cinematic quality of telling an entire satisfying story in 2 hours. The first episode felt more or less like the first hour of a 2 hour movie, but I see there's actually 9 more hours to go until its wrapped up... hope its good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 55 minutes ago, Jay said: hope its good! Oh, it's definitely good: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/fargo/s01/ But that doesn't mean you will like it, of course. It's like saying "I'm going to check out Mozart. I hope he's good. Trust me, Mozart is good, but that doesn't mean everyone will dig his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 So me, Jason and Ebert all love the movie. Doesnt that mean you should hate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 A Most Violent Year (2014) Meh. Boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Unwise for a film with that title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Close Encounters of the Third Kind My wife had never seen it and I hadn't since I was a teenager. I must admit that this time I wasn't as gripped as I thought I'd be in the looooong part of the movie just about Dreyfus' growing obsession. The final act of the film however remains a masterpiece of visual and musical storytelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Which version did you watch? Each is pretty different in that section you mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 The original theatrical. I was not a fan of the directors cut, at least that's how I remember it. Haven't seen that since I was a teen either (I was obsessed with this movie for a while back then). This is what I rented on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FJUC194/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1491777621&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=close+encounters+of+the+third+kind&dpPl=1&dpID=51nDfC%2BSAQL&ref=plSrch Pretty sure it's the original '77 cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I watched that for the first time since college a couple years ago, also with my wife who had never seen it. I agree the middle is an interesting section of the film, and fairly unique when paired with the ending of the film - you basically watch a guy alienate then abandon his wife and children to go on a spaceship. Spielberg would never have balls like that again! I think we watched the Final Cut, or whatever it's called, the one that's mostly like the theatrical, but removes some things and adds back in some of the SE scenes, but still doesn't feature the inside the mothership scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I should also of course single out the sequence where Barry, the young child, is abducted. It holds up completely as a gripping, stunning suspense sequence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Yea! Great cinematography too, in that scene and throughout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Muad'Dib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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