Fargo - C4

[Dibble]

BrotherMouzone said:

Very good. Not watched the film though, does it matter? Should I dig that out?

The film is (IMHO) utterly brilliant. But this seems to be a standalone series (although loosely "based" on the film) so you can watch the series without seeing the film. That said, I think if you watch the film, it'll provide "background" to the series and you may "get" some of the background stuff in the series (small town, accents, culture etc).

[dave_s13]

Took me a while to get used to Freemans slightly dodgy (imo) accent but I thought this was excellent.

Just hope it has started as it means to go on.

[Mr GrimNasty]

Liked it, accent was mostly alright, but drifting into Irish and goodness knows what at some points.

[joema]

Based on events in 06? So I take it not following film story? Can't quit remember the film

[mat13]

I have'nt seen the film but really enjoyed the first episode, i'le definitely be watching the rest now.

[BrotherMouzone]

Dibble said:

The film is (IMHO) utterly brilliant. But this seems to be a standalone series (although loosely "based" on the film) so you can watch the series without seeing the film. That said, I think if you watch the film, it'll provide "background" to the series and you may "get" some of the background stuff in the series (small town, accents, culture etc).

Ok thanks.

[KP328]

The characters are great in it.

I especially like Billy Bob Thornton's, he wouldnt be out of place in Twin Peaks.

[ajprice]

Got the DVD out this morning and watched the film. Still great, and the TV series does get the feel of it.

[GetCarter]

New series first ep. FAB. Breaking Bad with snow. Looking fwd to this.

[nicanary]

ajprice said:

Got the DVD out this morning and watched the film. Still great, and the TV series does get the feel of it.

I really enjoyed it. A good effort to recreate the "feel" as you say. Wonderful black humour - like when Freeman runs head-first into the basement wall to knock himself out. Very Homer-esque.

[Phil Dicky]

rsv gone! said:

Watch for Saul Goodman...

Missed him..which character?

[GetCarter]

Cop with the 'tash.. best seen overhearing the phone conversation about paint.

[rsv gone!]

GetCarter said:

Cop with the 'tash.. best seen overhearing the phone conversation about paint.

'I'm good'

[Black can man]

I loved the film & was not so sure about this before watching


Another huge thumbs up from me , Sunday's booked for a while

[Hilts]

Seen the film but can't really remember much about it apart from the snow and the fact they say yes funny.

Anyway thought this was great.

[vrsmxtb]

I thought it was OK, but not a great deal more. Thought Martin Freeman was miscast, notably from a British audience perspective I'd have rather have had a more unknown American everyman-type. Didn't seem to have the sense of humour of the film either, but then I guess that is the Coen's trademark.

I'll still watch, but it's not a patch on the film, and seems odd to tie it in with the film other than marketing.

Oh and neither this, or the film are anything near to a true story. If you believe that, then you have to believe that Prince is the guy shot running from the car in the film. Again, Coen humour

[toppstuff]

I liked it a lot.

I thought Freeman was very good. Nailed it IMO.

Billie Bob makes it look easy though. He's a class act. Easy to forget he was Angelina Jolie's other half. I think he knew her during her wild days. They were a very rock and roll couple. I'm sure his autobiography would be a good read.

[Matt..]

I thought it was ok. Freeman's accent has far too much Irish in it. It's quite annoying!

[George7]

Oh jeez! I watched this yesterday and rather enjoyed it. I didn't think Freeman's accent was bad, although I think only someone from Minnesota could really judge how good it was. I was quite surprised at how quickly everything kicked off; given that it's a 10 part series, I expected things to move much more slowly.

[griffin dai]

So far so good

What's the film like?