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Especially the ridiculous accents. Nobody in Minnesota talks like
that!! The writers obviously never set foot in the state. Sounded like
they watched 'Fargo' and tried to copy local characters. But Fargo was a
brilliant, campy film that, yes, did push the accents a bit far but
intended to do so. This movie is a mess.
As
a Minnesotan this movie was kind of offensive, I hope people don't take
this seriously. You do know we're not Canadians, right?
A terrible portrayal of rural Minnesota.
People from MN don't talk like that. Some talk a little slow but not really any thing close to that accent.
"New in Town may inspire the entire state to file a class-action
defamation suit. Beyond the indignities it heaps on rural Minnesotans,
there's the matter of its glaring lack of humor and originality."
When
you take a well known actor and then type-cast them into a severe role
like a Minnesotan hick, tell them to do their best Minnesotan accent,
it's hard for the audience to accept. They butcher the poor people of
Minnesota. I've been to Minnesota and yes, they have accents. But not
like this, people.
In general, Minnesotans' don't talk like this. There might be a few in
Sunburg, MN (less then 10 and I think I'm being generous). This movie
made us look like a bunch of rejects from Norway, I was very insulted to
say the least. Sadly it wasn't even made in Minnesota, it was made in
Canada where they say "Aay?" alot. Since I moved out to western MN, I
have picked up saying "Heh?" (the Canadian Aay habit), but I don't say
"Ya know? or "You betcha!"
I
was born and raised in MN and I certainly have never heard a real
person here speak like that. I don't talk like a hillbilly, not sure
where they're getting their information from. And I've never once
uttered the phrase "you betcha."
they pile on the Minnesota accent pretty heavily (which adds to the cliches and stereotyping I've complained about here).
The
Scandinavian type accents on the locals, particularly Sioban were
exaggerated in an effort to make them funnier but it annoyed rather than
amused me
The Minnesota exaggerations were mostly cute to me, some endearing, but could grate on some people.
the sort of extreme stereotyping which I can understand natives of this
MN might take offense to, but it kinda makes it all gel.
the Minnesota tropes in this movie are surprisingly, a little overdone.
The
Minnesota accents were great! I'm sure their accents vary depending
where you are in the state, buy my brother in law is from Minnesota and
he totally sounds like that!
I did NOT like the way Minnesotans were portrayed. I am from
Minnesota and people do NOT talk like that. It is a friendly state, but
people are intelligent, not simple.
Believe it or not, this is mostly a very realistic depiction of at least my personal experience of the northern Midwest.
Cute
movie, but the Minnesota accents are WAY off! These accents are
Northern Minnesota, where there is a large Scandinavian population.
(Think 'Fargo'.) This is supposed to take place in New Ulm in Southern
Minnesota, which is a huge German population. I live 30 minutes from New
Ulm. No one talks like that here. They definitely have a Midwestern
accent, just totally not this accent.
I am midwesterner - the accent was way off but who cares - it was great entertainment.....
It's not often that a movie takes place in the Midwest that actually
looks like the real people and places of the Midwest, but this movie
really hit the nail on the head.
I'll admit, the Minnesota accents were over the top, however there are
people walking around who do sound like that...it's just not everyone.
Growing up in Minnesota my wife and I both can identify with the
characters, and we KNOW some people who are so much like these
characters.
Living in small town, Minnesota, this is pretty much how it goes!
Currently
living in the great Twin Cities area this is such a fun, funny movie to
watch and we can relate to some of the funny Minnesota things
Love the accents in Minnesota!
The Minnesotan accents of the townspeople were too cute, and I especially loved the scrapbooking characters.
I live in Minnesota, and I would like to know who talks like that?
No one that I have met!!
I'm from a small town in Minnesota, not unlike the portrayal of New Ulm
(a real town, unlike Golden Girls' Rose's (played by Betty White) St.
Olaf) I think to truly appreciate this movie you need to be from
Minnesota,
If you are from up north, you have to see this. You will split your side laughing.
Good
casting on these quirky Minnesota characters- A sensitive look at both
sides of corporate manufacturing meets small-town values.
The freezing, cold state of Minnesota plays an important part in this film, and at times, makes you shiver.
This
was a parody of sorts as I have friends in New Ulm and it's not as
"Minnesotan" as it's portrayed. But the core values, work ethics are
pretty accurate.
As a Midwesterner, I love the Minnesota accents and events portrayed.
Made me want to go to Minnesota.
I'm from Minnesota, and our accent and ways of life were done tasteful and hilarious...dontcha know.
The Minnesota accents, isms and humor are hilarious to mid-westerners
who can appreciate a freezing cold winter and the warmth of friendships
in a community.
Easy to view, sweet story and shows how genuine people from Minnesota truly are ...you betcha! Loved it!!
Hilarious movie! Being from Minnesota myself, I love the heavy accents and references!
I
feel sorry for the mid-northwest as Hollywood tends to satirize speech
and cultural patterns so dramatically since Fargo and this film is way
off for Minnesota.
Or if you are from Minnesota you might get a kick out of it.
the accents are so well done, you'd think they were all from MINNESooota.
Having lived in Minnesota for about a year back in the 60s I had a full
understanding of the goings on and how funny the movie was.
If you are from the midwest or have visited someone in the midwest especially in the winter you will find this movie funny.
The
adorableness of the Minnesotans might be over the top and distracting
for some people, but it really isn't even that exaggerated.
If you can see the humor in the Minnesota accent and mindset, this is the ultimate comedy!
Story
line was ok but if I lived in Minnesota I would take offense to the
fact that Minnesota people are portrayed as half wits. Believe me they
are as smart as any other state.
LOVED the authentic Minnesota accents and characters!!!
This movie brought back memories of MN during the '80's. The accents were overdone,
Always love the accents of the people of Minnesota.
They
nailed life in Minnesota - not just the obvious references to the cold
and the way we talk, but the love of community, and people, and the
understanding of how we need one other to get along in this world. And
yes, in small town America, we do sometimes drag Jesus into everyday
conversation.
I enjoyed the Minnesota accents and the community feel of a small town with caring people.
Jived with the Minnesotan's I know.
I like the hometown folks atmosphere of Minnesota.
Hysterical --- an over exaggeration of Minnesota weather and accents makes this movie so much more humorous as a Minnesotan.
It
shows the generosity of the people in Minnesota, while giving the
audience an enjoyable and heartwarming tale. If you live in Minnesota -
you will really enjoy this!
It does poke fun at people from Minnesota, but nothing too offensive.
The characters depicted what life is like in Minnesota in a comical way.
Capture the essence of Minnesota.
We love hearing the Minnesotan accents and some of the very funny things they say!
This movie is especially funny if you live anywhere in or near Minnesota!
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