Billy Bob Thornton was robbed of an emmy for his performance. And you're spot on with the Anton Chigur comparison, his character was inspired by No Country.
I thought Thornton mailed it in. Wasn't his fault though. Fargo TV 1 was poorly written, and Malvo's actions and dialogue were wretched. The character of Malvo couldn't shine Chigurgh's shoes.
Fun bit of trivia for you: Noah Hawley - the creator and writer - lives next to the Texas School for the Deaf, and as sign language is around him every day at home, he thought it would be more compelling and Coen-esque to have the show's hitmen communicate through signing, which I love. Also, Russell Harvard (Mr. Wrench), who was born deaf, is Daniel Plainview's grown son at the end of There Will Be Blood :)
The closing scene of this episode is the most uncomfortable I've been while watching a movie or a tv-series in a long, long time. It feels so real, and so uncaring, it's truly chilling to me. Compared to all the gore and jumpscares out there today in entertainment, that scene just shows you that atmosphere and character is how you make something truly terrifying.
I so sooo agree with you. A bit different but same vibe, i watched Mission impossible 2 at a young age and that scene where bad guy kills the guy with the Tom Cruise-Mask on with his muffled screams, that hit me hard. (SPOILER) Actually much like a similiar scene where someone is "wrongly" killed that's gonna occur this season, it hits different. I mean gore can still be used effectively but these kind of scenes man, they are the true stomach-turner for me. They just add this psychological layer to it
Since you are hooked on Fargo Season 1 you must include Fargo Season 2 as is set before Season 1, and establishes some of the S1 character history, and is a different in such a very good way. Season 3 continues to deliver a fresh story, and Season 4 does a similar thing by going back in series history to reveal the future arc of a different character. Each season has its own interesting twists with the ability to stand alone.
One of the things Fargo the series does with many of the Minnesota and Dakota rural police is to show how inexperienced and just how unprepared they are for the harsh realities of criminal life Because they’re communities are more open and close nit, the rural areas are less crime filled or at least open crime, and most of these cops are small town folk Lou was a state trooper and before that a marine who saw combat in vietnam, he knows the evils of life Molly was born in that culture of the small town police force where the police are the law and civic pride is high So she thinks just saving a gun and a badge is enough Lou however, knows that a gun and badge don’t mean much when you come face to face with a criminal or a person who doesn't care and is willing to kill or be killed, then the game changes. the police in these small town rural areas are not prepared for people like Malvo, or Wrench and Numbers they are the people who can't stand violence while these criminals sign their calling cards in blood and crucifixions as learning tools or examples
1:47 The sound you're describing may be from Uncharted, but I think it's from Tomb Raider 2013. It might be from both, or none, but I agree with you, I recognize it from a game, and I THINK it's Tomb Raider.
After watching your breaking bad reactions and now going back this masterpiece of a show theres one topic i would like to mention, you would often say that nobody could portray the actors in Breaking bad as the actors that did it which is completely undeniable and i fully agree, but Billy Bob Thorton certainly have some Gus Fring energy and Heisenberg energy....
The only major difference between Malvo and Anton Chigurgh is the fact that Anton was known for having ZERO sense of humor, while Malvo has an almost constant sense of humor. Dark, terrifying, chaotic humor, sure, but humor nonetheless. :)
Stavros' security guy Semenko, is a throwback to the 1980's Edmonton Oilers player Dave Semenko. Played with Gretzky, Kurri, Messier, Fuhr, Anderson, etc.
Yes. You keep talking about the writing in this series Fargo. I've always said this. The writing in this show, in all 4 seasons, is literally some of the best writing you will ever see in any movie or show!
Do you know how cold it gets in northern MN? They have to do something to stay warm! lol Just kidding - but great reaction. I'm so excited you're reacting to this series!
Another awesome reaction! If you'd like, also check out the translation of the dialog between Mr. Wrench and Mr. Numbers. It's hilarious (it's probably not what you think). Also, there is a website dedicated to the timeline between all four seasons, the movie, and the characters. I've seen the first three seasons at least a dozen times through, each. Season two went from my least favorite to most favorite the second time I watched it.
season 2 is painfully good. It had to follow a perfect season 1 and i think a lot of people were harder on it. In the end I like both seasons about the same.
@@Lazrael32 For me, trying to pick a favorite season is like trying to pick a favorite of the LOTR trilogy. I am far too enraptured when watching each of them to say with any conviction "this season is not as good as the other season." They are THAT good. Having said that, I too had to watch s2 twice to truly appreciate it! I couldn't help wanting more of s1's characters, and - well, to avoid spoilers I'll just stick with "it was different enough to be somewhat jarring - but byso I went the end I was just full on back to" this is THE best tv show I've ever seen", so I immediately went back to fully appreciate the earlier eps I hadn't before (then immediately moved onto s3 by which time I'd learned my lesson and just let the story lay itself out for me without trying to compare it to 1 or 2.)
@@Lazrael32 My big issue with season two is that I was distracted - my mother passed from cancer in 1997 and I am sensitive seeing Molly's mother so alive and well (and unwell) and knowing she won't be alive for season 1. For anyone who hasn't seen it yet, this is not a give-away (or at least it's not part of the plot, so I don't mind spoiling this)... she does not die on screen. But we never knew that during the season and the entire time I kept expecting her treatments to kill her in front of her kid.
Lorne is pretty much Anton from no country, mixed with the sense of humor from Loren Visser, the villain from the Coen brothers first movie blood simple. I love it
I feel like the TV show in a lot of ways offers way more than the film. It's one of the few times where a followup to an acclaimed film exceeds the original in a lot of ways.
@@CinemaSauced I watched the movie after binging eps 1-3 because a friend told me I'd absolutely love the villain in s1 (he knows me well!). He said I didn't need to see the movie to get it, so I skipped it. Later, when I did watch it, it was odd - but it felt a bit like a rough draft for the TV show! However that makes sense, as the tv show gets several episodes worth of time to flesh out its characters and story. And it inspired and contains the heart of the series - e.g. the use of the Minnesota mildness to contrast and enhance the impact of the brutality in the story, and the use of the harsh winters to lend a subtle feeling of isolation and helplessness to the people in the path of that brutality. It's so cool how the story continually surprises you while also having a very overpowering feeling of the inevitability of everything that happens. There are lots of other things I could discuss as part of the heart of all these stories, but it would give away some of the magic of seeing it for oneself, so I'll leave it at that!
@@woodbbl as much as I loved the original I really think of the TV show now when I think of “Fargo” because like you said, they really found a way to take what the movie had and enhance it on all fronts 🤘
James, you should check out ‘Legion’; Noah Hawley did that show as well & it’s a Marvel tie in show. X-Men spin off about Prof X son w/ crazy mental disorder. super trippy & relatively short (3 shorter seasons). crazy cinematography
I am RESPECTFULLY asking for you to react to The House That Jack Built, or really any Lars von trier movie!! There's ALOT of stuff to dig into his movies, it's so unique. It may be rough to watch but he likes to make things as close to reality as possible, not sugarcoating. Or maybe even Melancholia, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL story and that's putting it very lightly. I'll be suggesting these forever, really would love to hear your take on them:) thanks for all the content James 💯
Billy Bob Thornton was robbed of an emmy for his performance. And you're spot on with the Anton Chigur comparison, his character was inspired by No Country.
I thought Thornton mailed it in. Wasn't his fault though. Fargo TV 1 was poorly written, and Malvo's actions and dialogue were wretched. The character of Malvo couldn't shine Chigurgh's shoes.
@@clevellbarney8917 What are your issues with Ep2?
Fun bit of trivia for you: Noah Hawley - the creator and writer - lives next to the Texas School for the Deaf, and as sign language is around him every day at home, he thought it would be more compelling and Coen-esque to have the show's hitmen communicate through signing, which I love. Also, Russell Harvard (Mr. Wrench), who was born deaf, is Daniel Plainview's grown son at the end of There Will Be Blood :)
Is it just my memory or did the deaf guy get bigger since his last movie? He looks huge here.
The closing scene of this episode is the most uncomfortable I've been while watching a movie or a tv-series in a long, long time. It feels so real, and so uncaring, it's truly chilling to me. Compared to all the gore and jumpscares out there today in entertainment, that scene just shows you that atmosphere and character is how you make something truly terrifying.
I agree!!
I so sooo agree with you. A bit different but same vibe, i watched Mission impossible 2 at a young age and that scene where bad guy kills the guy with the Tom Cruise-Mask on with his muffled screams, that hit me hard. (SPOILER) Actually much like a similiar scene where someone is "wrongly" killed that's gonna occur this season, it hits different. I mean gore can still be used effectively but these kind of scenes man, they are the true stomach-turner for me. They just add this psychological layer to it
Since you are hooked on Fargo Season 1 you must include Fargo Season 2 as is set before Season 1, and establishes some of the S1 character history, and is a different in such a very good way. Season 3 continues to deliver a fresh story, and Season 4 does a similar thing by going back in series history to reveal the future arc of a different character. Each season has its own interesting twists with the ability to stand alone.
+3 and 4 now
One of the things Fargo the series does with many of the Minnesota and Dakota rural police is to show how inexperienced and just how unprepared they are for the harsh realities of criminal life
Because they’re communities are more open and close nit, the rural areas are less crime filled or at least open crime,
and most of these cops are small town folk
Lou was a state trooper and before that a marine who saw combat in vietnam, he knows the evils of life
Molly was born in that culture of the small town police force where the police are the law and civic pride is high
So she thinks just saving a gun and a badge is enough
Lou however, knows that a gun and badge don’t mean much when you come face to face with a criminal or a person who doesn't care and is willing to kill or be killed,
then the game changes.
the police in these small town rural areas are not prepared for people like Malvo, or Wrench and Numbers
they are the people who can't stand violence while these criminals sign their calling cards in blood and crucifixions as learning tools or examples
"Sling Blade" with Billy Bob Thornton, his transformation for the main character is masterful. He also wrote and directed the movie.
Ah yes! The introduction of my favourite characters. Mr Wrench and Numbers just have such a fun dynamic, the two of them are a blast to watch.
Lorne malvo is an excellent character man can't wait to see your reaction to him later in the season
1:47 The sound you're describing may be from Uncharted, but I think it's from Tomb Raider 2013. It might be from both, or none, but I agree with you, I recognize it from a game, and I THINK it's Tomb Raider.
After watching your breaking bad reactions and now going back this masterpiece of a show theres one topic i would like to mention, you would often say that nobody could portray the actors in Breaking bad as the actors that did it which is completely undeniable and i fully agree, but Billy Bob Thorton certainly have some Gus Fring energy and Heisenberg energy....
The only major difference between Malvo and Anton Chigurgh is the fact that Anton was known for having ZERO sense of humor, while Malvo has an almost constant sense of humor. Dark, terrifying, chaotic humor, sure, but humor nonetheless. :)
Billy Bob Thornton. Magnificent in 'Slingblade." You will NEVER forget it or recognize him.
Also "Bad Santa." Hilarious. A great actor.
He’s an agent of chaos. I love him as a villain or even just a foil. He makes things unpredictable and wild. A predator!
Gotta love Mr. Wrench and Mr. Numbers. Too cool for words to describe
Stavros' security guy Semenko, is a throwback to the 1980's Edmonton Oilers player Dave Semenko. Played with Gretzky, Kurri, Messier, Fuhr, Anderson, etc.
“What be going down in Minnesota?” - James Vs Cinema
Yes. You keep talking about the writing in this series Fargo. I've always said this. The writing in this show, in all 4 seasons, is literally some of the best writing you will ever see in any movie or show!
you're gonna LOVE season 2 man
Do you know how cold it gets in northern MN? They have to do something to stay warm! lol Just kidding - but great reaction. I'm so excited you're reacting to this series!
Billy Bob Thorton’s character is an agent of chaos.
This is great so glad you reacted to this series.
The song playing at 10:50 is Eden Ahbez - Full Moon - super dope song
Blue is your colour James. You were framed in blue a lot in this video and it really suits you.
Another awesome reaction! If you'd like, also check out the translation of the dialog between Mr. Wrench and Mr. Numbers. It's hilarious (it's probably not what you think). Also, there is a website dedicated to the timeline between all four seasons, the movie, and the characters. I've seen the first three seasons at least a dozen times through, each. Season two went from my least favorite to most favorite the second time I watched it.
season 2 is painfully good. It had to follow a perfect season 1 and i think a lot of people were harder on it. In the end I like both seasons about the same.
I agree. Season 2 is wonderful, and has to be paired with Season 1.
@@Lazrael32 For me, trying to pick a favorite season is like trying to pick a favorite of the LOTR trilogy. I am far too enraptured when watching each of them to say with any conviction "this season is not as good as the other season." They are THAT good. Having said that, I too had to watch s2 twice to truly appreciate it! I couldn't help wanting more of s1's characters, and - well, to avoid spoilers I'll just stick with "it was different enough to be somewhat jarring - but byso I went the end I was just full on back to" this is THE best tv show I've ever seen", so I immediately went back to fully appreciate the earlier eps I hadn't before (then immediately moved onto s3 by which time I'd learned my lesson and just let the story lay itself out for me without trying to compare it to 1 or 2.)
@@Lazrael32 My big issue with season two is that I was distracted - my mother passed from cancer in 1997 and I am sensitive seeing Molly's mother so alive and well (and unwell) and knowing she won't be alive for season 1. For anyone who hasn't seen it yet, this is not a give-away (or at least it's not part of the plot, so I don't mind spoiling this)... she does not die on screen. But we never knew that during the season and the entire time I kept expecting her treatments to kill her in front of her kid.
@@woodbbl I need to watch season 4 again... maybe I'll enjoy it more like I LOVED season 2 the second time.
Yes, Malvo is based on Anton Chigurh in No Country For Old Men.
Whenever I see Molly's dad I just think... Frank Lundy!! And then I see Gus and I'm like, Travis Marshall! Such a great line up of actors in this show
Gus and Lou are my favorite characters in this season. Colin Hanks (Gus) and Keith Carradine (Lou) are such great underrated actors.
Lorne is pretty much Anton from no country, mixed with the sense of humor from Loren Visser, the villain from the Coen brothers first movie blood simple. I love it
The two hit men Mr.Wrench and Mr.Numbers give off the same vibe as Lee and Pietre from Utopia (UK) which is also an amazing show.
The father is played by a Carradine, a big acting family. They’re all pretty reliably good.
BASED! Each episode is named after a different ethical problem. This has been your fun fact of the day.
I feel like the TV show in a lot of ways offers way more than the film. It's one of the few times where a followup to an acclaimed film exceeds the original in a lot of ways.
@@CinemaSauced I watched the movie after binging eps 1-3 because a friend told me I'd absolutely love the villain in s1 (he knows me well!). He said I didn't need to see the movie to get it, so I skipped it. Later, when I did watch it, it was odd - but it felt a bit like a rough draft for the TV show! However that makes sense, as the tv show gets several episodes worth of time to flesh out its characters and story. And it inspired and contains the heart of the series - e.g. the use of the Minnesota mildness to contrast and enhance the impact of the brutality in the story, and the use of the harsh winters to lend a subtle feeling of isolation and helplessness to the people in the path of that brutality. It's so cool how the story continually surprises you while also having a very overpowering feeling of the inevitability of everything that happens. There are lots of other things I could discuss as part of the heart of all these stories, but it would give away some of the magic of seeing it for oneself, so I'll leave it at that!
@@woodbbl as much as I loved the original I really think of the TV show now when I think of “Fargo” because like you said, they really found a way to take what the movie had and enhance it on all fronts 🤘
Bob Odenkirk is better known for being Saul Goodman in the show, 'Breaking Bad' as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman's lawyer
Someone has surely recommended Sling Blade (1996) to you, James. Billy Bob's break out performance, yet he's barely recognizable because of... acting.
I personally love being in the middle of nowhere. If you're well armed and have a 167lbs, 134lbs Cane Corso Italian Mastiffs, life is good.
James, you should check out ‘Legion’; Noah Hawley did that show as well & it’s a Marvel tie in show. X-Men spin off about Prof X son w/ crazy mental disorder. super trippy & relatively short (3 shorter seasons). crazy cinematography
James, may I recommend you watch and react to HBO's The Leftovers one day!
The two hitmen area the easily two of the best characters of the season.
Bro you're gonna love the newest season when you get there
This show is poetic mayhem
My friend went to Salt Lake City, Utah to teach people using sign language
I am RESPECTFULLY asking for you to react to The House That Jack Built, or really any Lars von trier movie!! There's ALOT of stuff to dig into his movies, it's so unique. It may be rough to watch but he likes to make things as close to reality as possible, not sugarcoating.
Or maybe even Melancholia, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL story and that's putting it very lightly. I'll be suggesting these forever, really would love to hear your take on them:) thanks for all the content James 💯
The House That Jack Built is insane, I would be curious what James' insight would be...
Don't worry I live in rural Minnesota only thing that happens here is people steeling Catalytic converters
When an animal takes a shit in front of you, it means they do not feel threatened by you at all.
yeah i think it was the uncharted treasure sound as well.
There's a series called." Barry". About a Hitman. I think you will really enjoy. Regardless of reaction video. Check it out..lol
If you were referring to Hugo Weaving? You will love him in "V for Vendetta."
I am dyin for you to finally get to Miller's Crossing.
Absolute Anton Chigurh vibes from Lorne, yeah.
fargo is peak fiction
You're thinking of Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith
I knew you were going to get sucked into this. Billy Bob Thornton is incredible but every single other person is almost as strong.
yessss the uncharted noise!
The dad is really cool!
You should do karate kid 1 2 3 then cobra kai
Billy-Bob for President.
(Wouldn't catch HIM kissing Putin's ass!)
Wow
Could you do a react to the movies of event horizon and pandorum ?
You should react to Narcus If you understand Spanish put it in Spanish but in English it still work
Fargo the show is so good
I just LOVE the theme of "those two" haha!
(/watch?v=icOD6Lm08lg)
817
2:04 yeh
Please watch Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
If you think Season 1 is great, just wait until Season 2...
another great movie given the nolan treatment zzzzzzzzzz
Series 2 takes place in the 1970's and Molly's dad is a main character, when he was a cop-he talks about it later
Yo, what are you doing?????? Spoiler!!!!!