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When a Vietnam veteran discovers two million dollars while wandering through the aftermath of a Texas drug deal gone horribly awry, his decision to abscond with the cash sets off a violent chain react... read more read more...ion in a stripped-down crime drama from Joel and Ethan Coen. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) has just stumbled into the find of a lifetime. Upon discovering a bullet-strewn pickup truck surrounded by the corpses of dead bodyguards, Moss uncovers two million dollars in cash and a substantial load of heroin stashed in the back of the vehicle. Later, as an enigmatic killer who determines the fate of his victims with the flip of a coin sets out in pursuit of Moss, the disillusioned Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) struggles to contain the rapidly escalating violence that seems to be consuming his once-peaceful Lone Star State town. Woody Harrelson, Javier Bardem, and Kelly MacDonald co-star in a distinctly American crime story that explores timeless biblical themes in a contemporary Southwestern setting. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Release Date: November 21, 2007

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  • jmanard52
    May 6, 2008
    jmanard52
    Based and followed almost to a tee of the book the movie has some of the most unexplainable violence ive ever seen.
  • MrMarakai
    May 23, 2012
    MrMarakai
    Ever since their dark debut "Blood Simple" in 1984, Joel & Ethan Coen have commanded an audience's attention. They followed that up with the wacky and kinetic comedy "Raising Arizona" in 1987, proving early on, that they were comfortable in any genre. That hasn't changed over the... read more years but what it does do, is leave you with feelings of anticipation whenever they deliver another film. You just never know what light or dark delights they are going to deliver. This film is the darkest delight they have delivered so far.
    While hunting in the Texas desert, a young mid-west cowboy (Josh Brolin) comes across a botched drug deal and decides to snatch a satchel of cash. Unknowingly, there are bigger things at work here and his foolish decision attracts the attention of a relentless hitman (Javier Bardem) who has been sent to recover the money. As bodies begin to pile in their wake, a local Sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) has the duty of hunting them down.
    To foreshorten the opening lines of this film and give an insight from the disillusioned protagonist Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, we are told "... the crime you see now, it's hard to even take its measure. It's not that I'm afraid of it. I always knew you had to be willing to die to even do this job. But, I don't want to push my chips forward and go out and meet something I don't understand. A man would have to put his soul at hazard. He'd have to say, "O.K., I'll be part of this world."" Sheriff Bell is at a loss to explain human behaviour and the evil actions of people that he has pursued throughout his career in law enforcement. He is the weary heart and soul of this movie and a character that Tommy Lee Jones can do in his sleep. He serves as one part of three characters whose lives explosively intersect. The others include; Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) a foolish young man who doesn't quite grasp the enormity of his actions, which in turn, attract the attention of very disturbed and dangerous killer Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) - who makes decisions on the flip of a coin and wields a hydrolic cattle gun as a weapon. Cleverly, the Coens have them sharing very little (if any) screen time and Jones' Sherrif always two steps behind the aftermath of destructive events.
    As always, the Coens are at the top of their game and have a good grasp on this adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel. They capture his recurrent themes; isolation, the passing of time and changing epoch's. In "The Road" McCarthy explored a post-apocalyptic change. In this, it's the end of the western way of life and despite life-experienced characters, a lack of understanding in the reasons for it's happening. Throughout their films they have delivered consistent moments of suspense. Here though, they outdo themselves with regular scenes of unbearable tension (done without the use of music). The actors are all up to the task and despite Lee Jones and the Oscar winning Bardem receiving most of the plaudits, Brolin also delivers an absolutely solid, low-key performance. No Coen brothers review would be complete without mentioning the sublime talents of their regular cinematographer Roger Deakins. Yet again, his stark and beautiful camerawork compliments the barren landscapes that these characters roam. As always, his and the Coens' vision complete one another. One of the brothers' finest films and thoroughly deserving of its best picture and director(s) Oscar awards.
    If you're aware of the Coen brothers' canon (and most filmgoers are) then combine "Fargo" and "Blood Simple" and this is what you get... only better. A very gripping and powerful neo-western.
  • scottgreen96
    April 2, 2012
    scottgreen96
    It's very hard to describe such a wonderfully structured film in so little time, but No Country for Old Men manages to capture every ounce of your focus in this McCarthy adaptation, the Coen brothers construe a spectacle from the novel which leads to a ridiculously crazy ending t... read morehat can be hard to follow for some, me included, I found the death of (no names) quite insignificant after all they had been through. I also found that the film killed off many character without the blink of an eye, some may see that as a negative aspect, but personally, I found it quite noble, and showed that the Coen's were a little further than pleasing the crowd. The plot, characterization and general script was solid and provided us with 2 hours of an in-depth, complex and all round Texan action for the audience to enjoy.
  • blkbomb
    March 30, 2012
    blkbomb
    Wendell: It's a mess, ain't it, Sheriff? 
    Ed Tom Bell: If it ain't, it'll do till the mess gets here. 

    "There Are No Clean Getaways"

    I must have been a fucking moron. When I first viewed this movie a few years back, I thought it was overrated. But not only did I think it was ov... read moreerrated; I also thought it was boring and in the end not that good. Like I said, I must have been a fucking moron. Not only is this movie not bad, it may be the Coen's best film. I don't know that it's my favorite from them, but goddamn it is one hell of a film. 

    While out hunting Llewelyn stumbles upon a bunch of dead bodies, a lot of drugs, and a lot of cash. He winds up with the cash, which a psychopath wants back. He is chased all around Texas by the guy. Now when I say psychopath, this character may be one of the better examples ever put on film. Anton Chigurh is one of the best written villains I have ever seen. Everything from his terrible haircut to his air gun is so well thought out. It's just a creepy and all around terrifying character. 

    As a huge fan of just about everything the Coen's have ever done, I decided to check this one out again. And thank God I did. It's got everything that makes the Coen's so great. My favorite thing about it though is how the violence is used. Sometimes they show us the kills and other times they don't. With movies like this, you expect the chase to lead up to a standoff in which one man wins. Well, the Coen's aren't going to simplify things like that. In fact, the selling point for many movies isn't even shown in No Country For Old Men. You've gotta fucking love it.

    The acting across the board is spectacular. Javier Bardem does a terrific job in a menacing, almost lifeless role. Josh Brolin is at his best. Tommy Lee Jones is Tommy Lee Jones, and Woody Harrelson is just as good as you'd expect in a limited time on screen. The actors all do an extremely good job at playing their characters perfectly, and since the characters are written so well, the combination ends up being about as perfect as you could ask for.

    Deserves every bit of praise it got upon it's release, and every award it won. When it comes to watching movies that come as close to perfection as possible anymore, the Coen's are the way to go. There is no way to beat the feeling of watching a Coen brothers film. You know that feeling you have after watching one of the best movies you've ever seen. Yeah I feel like that right now. Just like I did after Lebowski, and Fargo, and O, Brother Where Art Thou, and Barton Fink, and Miller's Crossing. Filmmakers just don't come any better.
  • fb1463751009
    March 18, 2012
    fb1463751009
    This is the Coen brother's masterpiece. "No Country for Old Men" is an extremely arresting and gripping shock-thriller that's surprisingly paired with art-house symbolism that rightfully makes this movie an extremely well-rounded and thoughtful movie.

    On all levels, "No Country ... read morefor Old Men" is outstanding. Cinematography is rightfully picture-perfect and marvelous. The cast all across the board are phenomenally superb. Javier Bardem -- easily surpasses the complexities and interest than Heath Ledger's Joker. YES I said it. And wow, the screenplay is extremely simplistic but richly innovative. And who could blame the direction? It's apparently obvious that there are disciplined and deft hands and minds that directed this masterpiece.

    "No Country for Old Men" plays out much like a R-rated silent movie; viewers are expected to observe the settings and expect to make predictions on what the character's are thinking at the moment and seeing them played out afterwards. It's an incredibly immersive approach that truly sucks viewers in, whereas 95% of other movies nowadays must explain the character's actions through obviously blatant dialogue that is purposely placed there ONLY to fill in the audience's questions. It's truly unique and captivating to have such involvement with a film. For this alone, "No Country for Old Men" is a must watch.

    Man, when the action racks up, its brimming with rich and dark tension that's extremely nerve-racking. It exudes tension. You're gonna be sitting there at the edge of your seat, frozen and waiting for the character's next move, all in the dark shadows of silence. This is something to behold: There's no music to be heard throughout the entire experience but yet the pacing is absolutely perfect. You're there at the scene of the crime. You won't look at thrillers the same way again. Easily one of the best scenes in cinema history is the gas station scene.

    As you can probably tell, "No Country for Old Men" is a dark, silent, and mesmerizing movie. "There are no clean getaways". After watching this movie, that's for sure -- I ain't gonna see movies the same way again. "No Country for Old Men" is a masterpiece.
  • fb1664868775
    March 3, 2012
    fb1664868775
    This one has everything. Another Coen Bros. masterpiece. Great performances, great script, beautiful cinematography.
  • aquateen2
    November 2, 2011
    aquateen2
    A beautifully adapted screenplay that is well deserving of its oscars. The villian of No Country For Old Men played by Brodem is one of the most terrifying i've ever seen in a film. Superbly acted and gripping , No Country For Old Men will make you laugh, thrill, smile and with a... read morell this fear it.
  • fb100000466067844
    October 22, 2011
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    Javier Bardem's role as Anton stole the show. This was one of those movies I would love to watch again. Everything in it was incredibly well done from start to finish, you have to see it to truly appreciate how good it is. Incredibly strong acting, the story I felt had its hiccup... read mores, although it didn't detract from the overall product. Sit down with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the ride this movie will take you on.
  • fb729949618
    October 2, 2011
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    Nothing I like better than a film that makes you forget you are watching a film. Here is one of those films....it's that good.
  • DreamExtractor
    September 14, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    No Country For Old Men is the Coens best movie ever, and is my 7th favorite film ever. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) discover a drug deal gone bad, and finds $2 Million dollars in a suitcase. After this he is hunted down by hitman Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), and is tring to be... read more found by older sheridd Ed Bell (Tommy Lee Jones). Soon Llewelyn is brought into a world he didn't deserve to go. This movie has such a deep and ingenius plot, the moments where we are scared, where we are confused, and then when all is revealed, and this movie is much more than a regular man, a sheriff, and a psychopath, its about life, discovery, and death, and the movie is a non stop genius and deep meaning about everything in life, and this story is by far the Coens most deep thriller and most incredible storyline, and I love those kind of films where you must watch it twice to get the full meaning. Every scene is just consistent, genius, and never gets boring for me. The settings and feel of te movie is so beautiful and devine I was having a hard time looking at the beauty. The cinematography was amazng and helped the movie alot, it was truly a great way to keep the film going and im probably one of the few people who ntices great cinematography in film. The cast is too incredible for words, and most importantly was Javier Bardem. Josh Brolin plays possibly his best role and I like how he played his character well and great, i truly felt that he was one tough badass and very smart. Tommy Lee Jones played a very great part and his speech at the end is a true reminder of what the great point of this film is. Javier Bardem plays one of the best roles in the history of filmmaking, his acting was genius, you never knew what this guy would do, if he would let you live, or make you die, he played such a ingenious role. The ending to this film always puzzles people, and this is what I learned from many viewings, that Llewlyn is Man, Sheriff Tom Bell is a Prospector, and Anton Chigurh is Death. Lllewlyn is the one tring to escape death, and in the end must face death for his life, the prospector tries to understand the world and what it all means, and Death is the one you try to escape, the one who will stop at nothing to kill you. It is three very great meanings that the author has tried to get across to us, and the Coen brothers have realized that perfectly into creating one of the greatest film adaptions of all time, and it truly was incredible. This movie had a bigger meaning than most people understand, and I hope if you see the movie again you will see many other parts that relate to what i just said, and I that the Coen brothers appreciate the praise this film got, because although people find it too violent and slow, I find it incredible and to this day my 6th favorite film of all time, the Coens have created masterpieces before, but this is by far the greatest.

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Critic Reviews

Bob Mondello
October 18, 2008
Bob Mondello, NPR.org

For a film that traffics in implacable malice, this movie remains remarkably grounded in the everyday. Full Review

Christopher Orr
September 18, 2008
Christopher Orr, New Republic

McCarthy's ferocious tale gives the Coens room to unleash their cinematic gifts, but keeps them from wandering too far afield and losing themselves in the marshes of technical prowess or easy irony. Full Review

Peter Rainer
November 20, 2007
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

With its dizzying alternations of comedy and horror, the film is unmistakably a Coen brothers movie -- albeit a much better one than they've made in a while. Full Review

Claudia Puig
November 17, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Joel and Ethan Coen have directed their best film since Fargo more than a decade ago. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
November 16, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

[It] just might be the Coen brothers' singular mythic masterwork. Full Review

Tom Long
November 16, 2007
Tom Long, Detroit News

A cold, rough look at the dissolution of just about everything. It will bother you afterward. It should. Full Review

Terry Lawson
November 16, 2007
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

Bardem is nothing less than the best movie villain since Anthony Hopkins slipped out of Hannibal Lecter's manacles, scary-smart and horrifyingly appealing, and Brolin is nothing short of a revelation. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
November 16, 2007
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

This movie is that stunning. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
November 16, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

The storytelling is fluid, especially when directors Joel and Ethan Coen start eliding some of the murders and ask us to imagine them for ourselves. Full Review

Bruce Newman
November 16, 2007
Bruce Newman, San Jose Mercury News

Working from a Cormac McCarthy novel that has the heedless, headlong force of an action movie screenplay, Joel and Ethan Coen have improved upon the original by giving it a visual lyricism to match Mc... Full Review

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