I've only see one other Coen movie (Raising Arizona), which I thought was really dumb and boring, so I was surprised at how much I LOVED "Fargo". The script was hilarious, the characters very entertaining, and its capture of Minnesota culture right on. The combination of grimness and humor, the juxtaposition of how different people's lives are, was just brilliant. Frances McDormand was just wonderful to watch. I have to wonder how people who have never lived in this part of the country react to this. Knowing all the local references made it very amusing and recognizable.