In the opening, it states the film is based on a true story. Having done research on the film, it turns out is is not. This is completely fictional, and a very annoying film at that. Categorized as a crime thriller also made me raise an eyebrow. This is nothing more than a slapstick comedy with a bit of drama here and there - with no thrills or chills whatsoever. The acting from the veteran cast was over the top and annoying to the point where I could hardly watch another second.

The film also has the strangest dialogue considering the circumstances, and all the characters act like complete idiots. Their accents are also inconsistent. I was so bored and irritated with this stupid film! The film is only 98 minutes long, and about 15 minutes are spent on a Chinese friend of Detective Gunderson (McDormand) phoning her out of the blue and coming to visit. He has nothing to do with the story, and in a whiff he is gone again without adding ANYTHING to the film. ???The mind boggles...????

Why this film is so highly acclaimed is completely beyond comprehension. I hated it!!!