Fargo Script Analysis

Watch the opening sequence and look at the script along with your viewing.

1. Is it the same as the script? The opening of Fargo is the same as the script, apart from the scene in the hotel lobby, which was edited out of the final piece. I noticed that some of the actors said a couple of other words within their dialogue.
2. any changes? (see answer to no.1)
3. does the script portray what you expect to see in the film? Yes, the script does portray what you expect to see in the film, again apart from the part in the hotel lobby.

Now view the sequence again. This time looking at the dialogue, answer the following questions based on the script for each character.

1. What is their name? Jerry Lundegaard
2. What type of words describe this person? Shy, nervous, weak, talk’s well
3. Can you tell from this sequence the role of this character? i.e. are they a protagonist/Antagonist? You can’t tell that this character is a protagonist/antagonist.
4. How do you know this? I know this because it is too early to tell in the film.

1. What is their name? Carl
2. What type of words describe this person? street smart, he comes back with quick quips.
3. Can you tell from this sequence the role of this character? most likely an antagonist
4. How do you know this? when he says ‘you want your own wife kidnapped’

1. What is their name? Gaear Grimsrud
2. What type of words describe this person? intimidating, strong, henchman
3. Can you tell from this sequence the role of this character? most likely an antagonist
4. How do you know this? because he works with Carl, whom we also assume is an antagonist