Like the film "Fargo," there was a satirical portrait of a small town not in northern Minnesota, but in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. But the overall effect was a sad commentary on a hardscrabble life.
The characters of the little town spoke in a heavy accent that may or may not be accurate. But the clear intent of the filmmakers was to portray them as hicks.
A similar satirical approach was taken to the serious topic of illegal drugs, which appeared to be the staple of the community. David was on the run from two thugs in Miami. He had a big stash of cash that he had stolen from them. Yet he inexplicably starts up a thriving meth business in the small Michigan community.
Madison's boyfriend Chris decided to get into the meth business after he impregnated her. He evidently died in an explosion. Madison's major goal in life is apparently to escape from the town.
In sum, the film's satirical goals fell flat as the overall feeling imparted on the audience was that of life in middle America that was nasty, brutish, and short.
The characters of the little town spoke in a heavy accent that may or may not be accurate. But the clear intent of the filmmakers was to portray them as hicks.
A similar satirical approach was taken to the serious topic of illegal drugs, which appeared to be the staple of the community. David was on the run from two thugs in Miami. He had a big stash of cash that he had stolen from them. Yet he inexplicably starts up a thriving meth business in the small Michigan community.
Madison's boyfriend Chris decided to get into the meth business after he impregnated her. He evidently died in an explosion. Madison's major goal in life is apparently to escape from the town.
In sum, the film's satirical goals fell flat as the overall feeling imparted on the audience was that of life in middle America that was nasty, brutish, and short.