Customer Ratings & Reviews

Solid packaging, works perfectly. Great purchase and satisfied with movie quality. Will buy more dvd’s At Best Buy.

Hello! For the purposes of this review I will be discussing the remastered 2014 release of Fargo and how it compares to the original 2009 release on Blu-ray. As for the movie itself, I think there have been enough other reviews exalting this excellent picture. As I mentioned earlier, Fargo was already released once on Blu-ray in 2009. That version, while superior to the DVD release and generally a good transfer, did suffer from quite a bit a grain and noise in the image to the disappointment of more than a few fans. The audio tracks and additional material are identical to the previous release, so the main selling point of this remastered version will be the improvements to the overall image quality. I can happily add that those aforementioned improvements really are quite substantial. Gone is much of the heavy grain, and video artifacts that we so noticeable on the often white background of snow. So often though, editors get smooth happy in reducing grain and noise, but the detail on faces and clothing remains wonderfully intact. No heavy hand was used here, and the result is nothing short of excellent. As I said before, this reproduction of Fargo, is identical to the previous Blu-ray release save the remastered picture. If you are a fan of this movie, I think it is worth the upgrade. If you are a first time buyer, I would definitely recommend this version, easily the best to date.

This movie is a movie that could only come from the Coen brothers. It's histarical in a "I can't believe I just laughed at THAT?" kinda way. Some of the films more disturbing scenes are the funniest and that's what makes this film so great. So Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) is hard up for cash, and he needs it quickly so he comes up with a scheme to hustle his father-in-law and his company (he works for his father-in-law...some used car dealership) out of a TON of cash. The only problem is that his scheme involves two dimwit thugs, Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stomare) the silent deadly type & Carl Showalter (Steve Buscemi is his best role ever) the nerotic paranoid type, to kidnap his wife Jean (Kristin Rudrad) and hold her for ransom. Things only get sticky when a few people turn up dead because Gaear has a trigger finger and then we have pregnant cop Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand in a hilarious role) sticking her nose in to find the answers that lead back to Jerry. Hilarity ensues and it just keeps getting better and better. The whole scene where the thugs kidnap Jean is worth the price of the film right there. With oscar worthy performances and a script tighter than most...this is a film that stands out as perfect. Loved every minute of it.

It's based on a true story but reminds me of a Columbo plot except with a female detective.

In my opinion this is one of those great sleepy classics that you will watch again and again.

Great movie Nice to have. It should came with digital code being a anniversary special

I love the Coen brothers, so when I saw this on sale, I had to get it. And man, I wasn't disappointed. Prepare yourselves for a slow-paced film with a payoff that makes it all worthwhile.

Who doesn't love Fargo? This flick has humor, drama, tension, and great writing

Havent seen it yet but I heard it was very good looking forward to watching

IMHO this is easily the best film directed by the Coen Bros. Highly recommended

Americana classic which endears one to both the storyline and the characters

Bought this to watch and it is a good flick. I would recommend to all.

Plenty cold and lots of snow in Minnesota – that’s the setting for kidnapping plot gone badly wrong with 6 innocent bystanders becoming casualties. The whole thing was solved after all the killing principally thru the efforts of a male, not a pregnant, small Police Chief – the Coen Brothers did take a few liberties with the facts. Superb acting by the entire cast and Francis McDormand’s talents won her an Oscar. If you are looking for a low-key murder mystery this is a great-one. The 2nd View, especially after a lapse of time, on the Blu-ray edition is especially rewarding as you pickup hints not discovered the of the first view. This film is a crowd pleaser!

Good transfer maintaining the the film appearance Classic story line...

A Coen's brother film which makes you think besides be entertained

Love Love this Series!!! So much I bought it as a gift to a family member.

If you like dark humor and a good story then this movie is for you.

Fargo is one of my most beloved films, and when I acquired a 60-inch TV it was immediately apparent that the original Blu-Ray of the movie would not do it justice. I read reviews of this remastered edition which promised a better color balance and tamer film grain. And it is true: Whereas the grain was coarse and shimmering to the point of distraction on the original Blu-Ray transfer, the remastered version's grain is much finer while still contributing to the movie's authenticity. The colors are indeed more natural. The print itself has apparently also been cleaned up. The snowy opening scene was a mess in the original Blu-Ray, with fluctuating color, vertical banding suggesting film damage, and some errant residue having somehow entered the frame. These issues are no longer. For fans of the movie, this disc is an essential and affordable upgrade from the original Blu-Ray, or even more so from the DVD.

This Movie was highly rated for it's actors and story line.

Excellent original film by the Coen brothers at their peak