The Coen brothers consistently make the best and most unique movies in all of Hollywood. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that 'No Country for Old Men' is easily one of the best movies of 2007, if it isn't already the number one choice for some.
The cat and mouse chase that ensues throughout the entire movie is gripping, leaving a very noticeable trail of blood. Llewelyn Moss (played by Josh Brolin) finds quite a bit of money when happens to come across the aftermath of a drug deal gone terribly wrong. However, Anton Chigurh (and the Oscar goes to...Javier Bardem) is hot on Moss' heels, attempting to get back the money and restore his own sense of twisted justice.
Tommy Lee Jones is Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, attempting to piece together everything that happens, but always happens to be a few steps behind. That is, of course, not his fault and he manages to work his own way right into the heart of the situation. It would seem that this movie has a typical ending in store, but the audience is certainly rewarded when the climax finally hits.
It's a simple story that never offers much in the way of character backgrounds and motivations. Instead, the film is content with letting the audience make its own assumptions about these people. After all, little else even needs to be known and every character's actions speak loud - about as loud as a sawed-off shotgun. The mystery surrounding a character like Anton will help make him a villain that resonates with moviegoers for a long time.
'No Country' is a film that will do well for itself during awards season, and is finding more of an audience as it continues to get released in more theaters. With brilliant acting and a deadly, but memorable, game of pursuit, it will soon find its way into highly-esteemed lists. For Joel and Ethan Coen, that is all fairly routine by now.
Here's another review of the movie that is most definitely worth checking out.
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I couldn't agree more...but wait, you knew that ;) Good review man, we should link to each others in our posts. I will hook mine up with a link at the end saying, other blogger reviews of No Country to check out...or something like that.
I can't wait to see this flick!
Dude, I have so slacked for way to long, but I am back at it with the blogging and such. I will add a link to your review today, we should have some more dueling movie reviews. What are some of your favorite flicks? I have a pretty eclectic list including: The Unforgiven, The Departed, The Godfather I & II, Snatch, Pulp Fiction, Bottle Rocket, Saving Private Ryan...I literally have over 100 movies I could say are in my top ten depending on my given mood. You have any you feel strongly about?
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