I watched it yesterday and it is my favourite film. I am only thirteen so that is why I am rating it as I have. Ten years ago I don't think I would have been abled to watch it and nobody would have rated it for people under 17 years of age but nowadays younger kids are being exposed to the kind of language used in this movie. I had already heard about the woodchipper part and leading up to it I was really scared but when I saw it I laughed so hard! It is one of the funniest movies that I have seen in a long time, even though it probably isn't supposed to be because it is a true story, and the only thing I would say to look out for is the sex scenes. There are two strong ones. Nevertheless, excelent film! I love Steve Buscemi!
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Common Sense says
Dark, gritty, and brilliant. Not for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Fargo
Parents need to know that this movie, while brilliant, is absolutely not appropriate for kids. Characters are shot and killed graphically, and one person is fed into a wood chipper. Characters also engage in sex with prostitutes and the sex is shown on screen, though not graphically. Jerry, the main character around whom the whole plot unravels, is a despicable example of a human being. He's a desperate, bumbling father who lies to everyone about money, is engaged in various frauds to cover debts, hires hit men to kidnap his wife for the ransom money, and lies to his son.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what to do when you get in trouble. When you tell lies, how do you make up for it? Have you ever had to tell a lie to cover up a lie you've already told? Do you ever feel, like Jerry, that you could get away with anything? How did that work out for Jerry? How important is money for you? What would you do for it?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Perfect for teenss but iffy for younguns.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A Movie With Intense Violence and Golden Humor
First of all, the film is mainly about desperation. The lead man was in great need of money he got to a point that he would get the money by kidnapping his own wife through two criminals who happens to be aimless in life other than getting the money. Two characters contain the quality of too much violence in them. On the other side, we see a character that, even she is pregnant, is doing her best to serve in her job as a policewoman. This character also imposes the virtue of care to everyone around you. So, this film also perfectly blends intense violence with pitch humor suited to the supposedly "dark" story. In the end, this is a brilliant film that is, otherwise, not appropriate for young children. Even then, age barriers couldn't hinder the exotic intelligence exerted in this film. Perfect!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
GREAT MOVIE
One of the funniest movies i have seen. The coen brothers do it again!
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
great but not one of the coens best
well its a great movie but the coens have done a lot better. however, apart from the woodchipper bit and steve buscemis face for a bit (bleeding) its really not that extreme. there are a few f words but have you been into a school lately?
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
An alright movie
I thought this movie was pretty good but I felt maybe if it moved at a faster pace it would be more thrilling and exciting - but thats probably just me :)
Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Brilliant.
I love this movie. It's truly incredible and unique, and manages to be both funny and thrilling. However, it's probably not for sensitive viewers, since there are lots of f-words and brief but disturbing bursts of bloody violence. There's also two sex scenes, but they literally only a few seconds long each, so they're not a big deal. An incredible movie with great acting and a witty script, one of my favorites.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
A great but violent movie
First of all dont listen to the poster who was before me this an excellent film it is bloody but it tells a great story. a must see
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
STINKS
It still boggles my mind that this movie is considered brilliant!? It is disgusting, filthy, full of language, murder and violence. What is so brilliant about that? What a waste of talent, time, money, just about everything...
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| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
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| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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