Fargo (New FX TV series)

[coldengrey12]

Mmm. Premiere was good. Took me a bit to adjust to seeing Bilbo with an American accent. It felt lovingly inspired by the original film rather than being a simple redux.

It was hard not to compare it to other Coen Bros. stuff — Billy Bob's character feels ominous and evil in the same way as Anton Chigurh.

[scoot_14]

Originally Posted by coldengrey12

Mmm. Premiere was good. Took me a bit to adjust to seeing Bilbo with an American accent. It felt lovingly inspired by the original film rather than being a simple redux.

It was hard not to compare it to other Coen Bros. stuff — Billy Bob's character feels ominous and evil in the same way as Anton Chigurh.

Billy bob reminded me of some lost Daniel day Lewis character with spock's haircut.

[Gene Parmesan]

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

Bold don't come close to blowing Fargo out of the water.

That list is laughable.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by grace2

many people would argue saving private ryan, the green mile, forrest gump and the lion king blow fargo out of the water. at the very least it's not worthy

Some people might prefer one or more of those movies over Fargo. There's no way that many people would say all four blow Fargo out of the water.

Also, not that it matters all that much, but per RT Fargo was the best reviewed film of the ones you mentioned.

Originally Posted by whygohome?

Uhh I'll definitely give him private Ryan and Forrest Gump. I love Fargo but those two movies are easily better

Strongly disagree. Again, you might prefer them more, but they are not "easily" better.

Originally Posted by coldengrey12

It was hard not to compare it to other Coen Bros. stuff — Billy Bob's character feels ominous and evil in the same way as Anton Chigurh.

He's pretty fucking scary, but the scene when he visited Sam's trucking company was hysterical.

That said, his interaction with Colin Hanks was straight up chilling.

[khearn123]

Forrest Gump is my #1 all time. It has been on AMC a lot recently and just watched some of it the other night. Amazing soundtrack.

How was the show? I've seen the movie a few times and really like it but I'm not sure about diving into a series about a movie I've already seen.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by khearn123

How was the show? I've seen the movie a few times and really like it but I'm not sure about diving into a series about a movie I've already seen.

Premiere was excellent last night, and the story is completely different. It's "Fargo" in style and location only.

[coldengrey12]

^ And, even then, barely in location. It takes place in Bemidji, MN. But I know I heard a mention of Fargo.

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

He's pretty fucking scary, but the scene when he visited Sam's trucking company was hysterical.

That said, his interaction with Colin Hanks was straight up chilling.

I'm hoping we get to learn more about what makes him tick.

[Gene Parmesan]

The original took place in MN with the exception of the opening scene.

[pearljammer]

Just watched it. I was very impressed with the story telling. This is a show with huge potential.

[whygohome?]

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

Some people might prefer one or more of those movies over Fargo. There's no way that many people would say all four blow Fargo out of the water.

Also, not that it matters all that much, but per RT Fargo was the best reviewed film of the ones you mentioned.



Strongly disagree. Again, you might prefer them more, but they are not "easily" better.



He's pretty fucking scary, but the scene when he visited Sam's trucking company was hysterical.

That said, his interaction with Colin Hanks was straight up chilling.

Interesting how someone else saying those films are better is somehow objectively false, but you saying they aren't is just the way it is for everyone in the world

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by whygohome?

Interesting how someone else saying those films are better is somehow objectively false, but you saying they aren't is just the way it is for everyone in the world

Opinions are really tough to understand, huh?

However, I never actually said Fargo was better than any of those, so perhaps you didn't bother to read my posts before responding.

[whygohome?]

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

Opinions are really tough to understand, huh?

However, I never actually said Fargo was better than any of those, so perhaps you didn't bother to read my posts before responding.

Nah zillbro it's your extremely douchey way of dismissing others opinions while presenting your own as more valuable that's off putting.

I didn't say you said fargo anything was better so take your own advice and read it again. I clearly said that anyone else's claim that those particular movies were better than Fargo was what you dismissed. And if you're going to say that it's because he used the term 'blows out of the water' or I said "easily" then, well, thats a pretty dumb thing to argue about.

[dpduke5173]

Really enjoyed the first episode. Weird how it can be so dark yet pretty humorous at times like the movie.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by whygohome?

I didn't say you said fargo anything was better so take your own advice and read it again. I clearly said that anyone else's claim that those particular movies were better than Fargo was what you dismissed.

Actually, you did...

"Interesting how someone else saying those films are better is somehow objectively false..."

If I had said that it was "objectively false" that those films were better (which I did not), isn't that the same thing as saying Fargo is better than those films?

And if my opinions are too assertive for you...

[dre2142]

Originally Posted by jcc522

Just going down the list of "average at best movies that only get praise because you think you are suppose to like them" movies.

Originally Posted by jcc522

No... but considering it a Top 10 movie of all time? Surely you jest.

Originally Posted by jcc522

As requested: My top 10. I casually thought of movies that I think are great and could watch all the time. All of them blow Fargo out of the water. First five are in no particular order.

The Shining
Forrest Gump
The Lion King
Shawshank Redemption
Saving Private Ryan
6. The Green Mile
7. Training Day
8. The Patriot
9. Silence of the Lambs
10. Tombstone

but what do you base the "best" on...?

[grace2]

anyone gonna tune in for e2?

[420th jimi]

Originally Posted by grace2

anyone gonna tune in for e2?

No question I will. A lot happened in E1, a whole lot.

[K3nTaKa0s]

E2 >>> e1.

[grace2]

eh i didn't like episode 2 more than episode 1, but i think it's going to lead to a really good episode next week.

[coldengrey12]

I'm much more interested to see what happens with Billy Bob than with Bilbo at this point.

I feel like Bilbo's story is laid out to mirror Jerry Lundegaard's decline in the film.

[jwehaeDMB]

Billy Bob plays a pretty good role. Cannot place my finger on his character...good intentions, bad intentions, motives. Just the whackiest of hitmen.

[Tomriddle]

This is a little weak, IMO.

[Jordan#41]

Episode 2 wasn't bad. Not nearly as eventful as the premiere episode. The scene where Billy Bob gets the mail reminded me a lot of Chigurh with the gas station clerk from No Country for Old Men.

[NextMovement41]

so yeah this show is cool

[K3nTaKa0s]

I feel like it's a good show, but aside from Malvo, I just can't get interested in any of the characters. Maybe Adam Goldberg and his accomplice, but they don't exactly get loads of screen time.

[coldengrey12]

Anyone else kept up with this? It's really picked up steam for me.

Allison Tolman is doing some top-shelf work as Molly.

Lester has gone full chaotic evil.

[K3nTaKa0s]

I'm still watching. It's a really solid show whenever they keep out some of the campy stuff they've done earlier in the season.

[bamadavefan15]

I'm still keeping up. I think it's pretty good. I want to rewatch them all after it ends

[Ascf33]

Opening scene was fucking brilliant.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Thoughts on the show skipping a year ahead in the middle of an episode?