_Blood Simple_ is a testament to the Coen Brothers' talent, and proof that their talent gets better with age. This their debut hints at the quirkiness that will become their trademark, yet, even without that aspect, _Blood Simple_ is an excellent 1980s traditional film noir. BTW, the Coen's skill isn't the only thing this film reveals. The young Frances Mcdormand is a joy to watch here at the beginning of her ascension.

I just don't understand why people like movies like this. was it entertaining?.....no was it fun?... no was it interesting? ....no did it have any redeeming value?.. no.

I really enjoy watching great directors' first films. You see a lot of what you expect their style to be in that early stage, where it usually isn't super defined yet. This absolutely feels like a Coen brothers film, but it has those rough edges around it that, honestly, kind of enhances it a bit for me. The plot is fairly simple, but the slow scenes are still very entertaining due to great dialogue. My favorite stuff though has to be the finale. Great tension and engaging/realistic outcomes. Check this out for sure if you like the Coens.

This was exquisite–simple, yes, but so tight throughout. Remarkable the layering in the screenplay, and tension oozing out of every frame. Loved it.

You may not have heard of this film - it was the first film made by the now-legendary Coen Brothers. It was an indie release made on a shoestring budget. The amazing thing about a good plot is that it makes the budget irrelevant. The film is about a woman who is about to leave her husband. She ends up falling for one of his employees as she is about to leave town. As you might suspect, this sets off a series of events that are.... well, wild. The best part about the plot is that all of the characters involved are only aware of some of the events, and even what they think they know is not always correct. This theme is consistent through the movie right up until the very last scene. I've long been a fan of the Coen Brothers and I think that this might be the best plot of any movie that they have made. That said, it is rather gritty and dark.