Murder, money, and kidnapping. Doesn't sound like a Coen brothers'flick does it? Well, in this 1996 dramatic real life based film, the brothers give us all that and more.

Waking up to a call early one winter morning, Margie (Frances Mcdermont), the chief of police in Brainard, MN, investigates a murder that's taken place not far out from her hometown. Back in the twin cities, the planner, kidnappers, and basis for the entire doings of the calamity, are underway and about to take shape before the audience's very eyes.

A dramatic, well-written, and very realistic portrayal of six murders, in the span of just a matter of days, is spellbinding and a very intense piece.

The actors that are most noteworthy are, Frances McDormant, William H. Macy and Steve Bushemi. Each one, has a specific character, that will make you feel for each of them in your own way, including other unmentioned such characters.

A very character driven film, it's the best Coen brothers film I have ever seen, and recommend it to every person who enjoys good, intense murder mysteries.