The Coen Brothers do not write a movie based on a situation but on the setting and its cast of characters. Although we are not in Arizona anymore, the story shift to another world....far up north. We are still speaking English, but it is far from how they talk in the rest of the country. The characters create the situation and create the entertainment. When looking at a story and asking yourself, what comes first, the plot or the characters? When it comes to the Coen Brothers, the characters create their plot. Considered by many to be their best work, Fargo is unique and far beyond good. It is a movie made before its time for an audience who doesn't totally understand it. Yes, this is a drama / mystery, with moments of comedy and also a thriller / modern day horror movie with realistic monsters. With a French New Wave style, Fargo is perfection.