Review 1:
"...A terrific, twisted comedy....A dazzling mix of mirth and malice....McDormand wins your heart..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.104 03/21/1996
Review 2:
"...The Coens prove themselves masters of orchestrating cross-purposes plots....FARGO is a further demonstration of Joel Coen's remarkable ability to mix comedy with horror..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.40-1 06/01/1996
Review 3:
"...FARGO is a strikingly mature, unique entertainment that plays on many levels...all satisfying..."
Source: Variety
02/12/1996
Review 4:
"...A great movie....FARGO is true toe the rhythms of small-town life....William H. Macy's performance is an implosion of fear and frustration..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.5 04/15/2001
Review 5:
"...With the perfect assist from their actors, all of whom are well in on the joke, this affectionate look at the frozen North brings the Coens back in from the cold..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.F1 03/08/1996
Review 6:
"...McDormand's uproariously sly-spry performance connects with Roger Deakins' bleakly beautiful photography to create one of the Coens' most consistently successful outings..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
Source: USA Today
p.7D 03/08/1996