Fargo [Blu-ray]
by Joel Coen
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Actor: Bruce Campbell, Gary Houston, Larry Brandenburg, Steve Buscemi, Warren KeithDirector: Joel Coen
Cinematographer: Roger Deakins
Composer: Carter Burwell
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); Portuguese (Original Language); French (Original Language); German (Original Language); Italian (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 98 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-05-12
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Blu-ray Reviews of Fargo [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray Review: A great movie that looks even better. Nicely done for Blu-Ray debut.
Summary: 5 Stars
When it comes to Fargo or any other movie by Joel and Ethan Coen, you either love them or hate them. I myself love their unique style and pacing, starting with Blood Simple back in 1984. This movie from 1996 brought them into the spotlight with many oscar nominations.
The picture is super nice. This movie has very nice, high level of natural grain. It looks very clean and sharp, while maintaining a nice cinema look. The thing that stands out most on this title is the great detail in the outdoor landscapes. The snowy landscape looks so vivid and sharp. The whites are super clean without any blooming. So much detail that you may not have noticed on the standard dvd. Much like No Country For Old Men, it is a great looking movie. I cant say that it looks as good, but it is in the same ballpark, though that mat be out in left field! This movie is 12 years old to be fair. The night time scenes look nice and sharp also. You wont miss anything. The blacks are deep and stable. This movie has so much vivid color to it. It really makes this movie standout when compared to the standard dvd special edition. The closeups have great intracate detail. The skintones are right on the money as well. One thing that really amazed me is just how rough these actors complections really look! Man! The picture has been cleaned up and has little to no damage or blemishes on the film itself, except the first few minutes with the opening credits. It appears that MGM has taken good care of this movie. The picture does have that 3 dimentional pop that makes the title worth owning. Everything is in focus and appears to be a fresh transfer. Everything from the facial details to the big snowy plains make this title really stand out. Picture is a 9 out of 10. A " B+ to A-" would be a fair grade on picture.
The audio track on this movie is great. I know that many people will wonder why I would give this movie an A for audio on a somewhat slow paced drama. It just sounds good! While there are not many action scenes or shootouts, this movie does have a very good soundtrack. The voices are nice and clean without any distractions. The volume is loud also. While most of the sound is coming from the center/front speakers. The rear speaker kick in to give some great effects now and then. The subwoofer does not get a ton of use however. There were a few scenes that used the full surround system, but for the most part it was the front 3. The most important part is that it made the best from what it has to offer. If you are expecting the soundtrack from Ironman, you will be disappointed. Overall grade for audio would be another " B+ to A- ".
There are some extras for those who are interested. Commentaries, trivia, trailer, Tv spots, making of featurette also. It is BD live, but I did not use this feature.
Overall grade should be a B+ at the lowest, to an A- at best, or around 9 out of 10. Well worth the $19.99 if you liked this movie. Blows away the standard dvd. I know, I had several of those past releases. MGM did a great job on this one. While the movie is not perfect, this Blu-Ray title is far ahead of any past releases. Giving this move a 5 out of 5 was tough. While a 4.5 would be a perfect grade from me, that is not an option. So, one must decide which side of the fence it falls on. For me...the upgrade from the last two standard dvd's pushed it to the 5 mark. Remember one thing though, while Ironman looks and sounds a 5 out of 5, that does not mean that this movie looks and sounds as good. You cant compare apples to oranges!
Description of Fargo [Blu-ray]
Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 05/12/2009 Run time: 125 minutes Rating: PgLeave it to the wildly inventive Coen brothers (Joel directs, Ethan produces, they both write) to concoct a fiendishly clever kidnap caper that's simultaneously a comedy of errors, a Midwestern satire, a taut suspense thriller, and a violent tale of criminal misfortune. It all begins when a hapless car salesman (played to perfection by William H. Macy) ineptly orchestrates the kidnapping of his own wife. The plan goes horribly awry in the hands of bumbling bad guys Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare (one of them being described by a local girl as "kinda funny lookin'" and "not circumcised"), and the pregnant sheriff of Brainerd, Minnesota, (played exquisitely by Frances McDormand in an Oscar-winning role) is suddenly faced with a case of multiple murders. Her investigation is laced with offbeat observations about life in the rural hinterland of Minnesota and North Dakota, and Fargo embraces its local yokels with affectionate humor. At times shocking and hilarious, Fargo is utterly unique and distinctly American, bearing the unmistakable stamp of its inspired creators. --Jeff Shannon
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