No Country for Old Men
Miramax Films | Release Date: November 9, 2007
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ElmoNov 29, 2007
It's the Coen's best film to date, which is some sort of miracle - it's hard to top what they've done already, plus No Countrys is easily McCarthy's weakest novel (albeit a damn good one). If you don't like this It's the Coen's best film to date, which is some sort of miracle - it's hard to top what they've done already, plus No Countrys is easily McCarthy's weakest novel (albeit a damn good one). If you don't like this film, go out and make your own damn movie, and then I might take your opinion seriously.… Expand
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RayFDec 11, 2007
Great film. for others saying "A cacophony of horrible violence for no apparent reason.... he's just a psychopath." thats exactly what the film is about, how seemingly random violence CAN be and most of the time IS. he's is a Great film. for others saying "A cacophony of horrible violence for no apparent reason.... he's just a psychopath." thats exactly what the film is about, how seemingly random violence CAN be and most of the time IS. he's is a psychopath but see it from his perspective, he does have his own code of 'honor' and he lives by it even though its on the other side of conventional moral code. the whole monologue in the beginning pretty much sums up the whole movie. the title sums it up. the ending monologue was just brilliant. the open ending was the best way to end it. in the book there was an ending, but it felt rushed like someone said "make an ending or we wont publish your book" +1 for dialogue also! Javier Bardem is my favorite actor and in this film he really really shines, esp. in the scene with the senior gas station clerk.… Expand
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JackR.Dec 14, 2007
In contrast to some of the more, albeit few, disparaging reviews. I fount the movie to be highly engaging, with a cast of unorthodox characters (a la Anton) weaved into an unpredictable plot that defies standard cliches. There is no sappy In contrast to some of the more, albeit few, disparaging reviews. I fount the movie to be highly engaging, with a cast of unorthodox characters (a la Anton) weaved into an unpredictable plot that defies standard cliches. There is no sappy love story or happy ending; the violence displayed in the movie is quick and unsettling. The movie clearly wants you to focus on the characters emotions, and reactions to certain events, particularly when watching scenes involving Anton and other individuals. In brilliant film that revels in the unexpected.… Expand
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JohnP.Dec 15, 2007
This was the most insightful movie I have seen in a long time. It ignores convention, it ignores the needs of a mass audience approval and it ends with a climax that is more becoming than any special effect driven blockbuster. IT ENDS AS ALL This was the most insightful movie I have seen in a long time. It ignores convention, it ignores the needs of a mass audience approval and it ends with a climax that is more becoming than any special effect driven blockbuster. IT ENDS AS ALL NOVELS DO.... WITH A BLANK PAGE. The reviewers or audience members that don't get it, have obviously never understood the importance of the written word or the wonder that fills the mind as you read the last few words and are left to your own thoughts. This is brilliant film making and deserving of any and all accolades (BEST PICTURE ANYONE).… Expand
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BrianP.Dec 15, 2007
Why do American moviegoers always have to have a spoon fed ending to a film? It's a mesmerizing, violent, well acted piece of coen brothers art that I wasn't sure if I would like but fell in love with after I walked out. So are Why do American moviegoers always have to have a spoon fed ending to a film? It's a mesmerizing, violent, well acted piece of coen brothers art that I wasn't sure if I would like but fell in love with after I walked out. So are people rating it low because there is no ending and the critics love it? Or are they mad because they always want the good guy to win and the bad one to get caught? Admit it , you were engrossed by it.… Expand
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MarkA.Dec 16, 2007
Great dialog. Great acting. Great cinematography. The ending might bother people who like things wrapped up in a happy little parcel but guess what, sometimes life doesn't work that way so why should films?
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JeffS.Dec 17, 2007
Genius. A brilliant dark comedy/action thriller. The heroes are as fallible and human as the arch-villain is utterly terrifying. I didn't want it to end, but the stupid credits started rolling so I figured that was it.
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MarilynZ.Dec 19, 2007
Entertaining, captivating, terrifying, and I look forward to buying this one on DVD. Great acting. Tommy Lee Jones is always terrific, but Josh Brolan and Javier Badass (can't remember his last name) should be nominated for Supporting Entertaining, captivating, terrifying, and I look forward to buying this one on DVD. Great acting. Tommy Lee Jones is always terrific, but Josh Brolan and Javier Badass (can't remember his last name) should be nominated for Supporting Actors. I don't think it ended without an ending...I was just disappointed that it was even over. I was so in the moment that I forgot that there was a real world out there. It was not the way I wanted it to end. I want everyone to end up wealthy and happy, but that would be a fairy tale then. GO SEE THIS MOVIE...you will not be sorry. Be prepared for lots of violence and gore though and I don't like either one.… Expand
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Rev.RikardDec 21, 2007
Initially it appears the Coens are engaged in an attempt to recreate "Natural Born Killers." However, the viewer is quickly awakened to the refreshing truth that "No Country for Old Men" offers a multi-layered look at violence. Whereas Initially it appears the Coens are engaged in an attempt to recreate "Natural Born Killers." However, the viewer is quickly awakened to the refreshing truth that "No Country for Old Men" offers a multi-layered look at violence. Whereas "Natural Born Killers" forces us to enter the confessional and admit we possess an angry dark facet of our nature, "No Country for Old Men" invites us to look at the world outside the confessional and realize that violence is not only an individual monster lurking in the human heart, but is also a powerful, relevant social phenomenon Violent actions and thoughts that once shocked 20th century America have morphed into a disease altering the landscape of a new millennium. Tommy Lee Jones portrays Sheriff Bell with touching humility and humanity. He looks worn and weary, as are his words as he attempts to make sense of senseless violence that defies being locked away in a prison. It is an infectious violence that leaves its victims lifeless, cold, inhuman; they are dead while they live. Equal to the task of playing against Jone… Expand
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JimmyS.Dec 21, 2008
What country is the Coen brothers, or, more accurately, Cormac McCarthy, referring to? Adapted by Joel and Ethan Coen from McCarthy
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asylumspadezNov 24, 2011
I liked it but I thinkts its far too overrated. Javier Bardem gives an amazing, chilling performance in this film and he is really the only reason worth watching it for.
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jediboyOct 30, 2010
Draws the viewer in from the get-go and never lets up. Dark, atmospheric, tense and intense its almost **** worthy.

Central protagonist and antagonist are evenly matched, at least for the bulk of the film. Peripheral characters (TommyDraws the viewer in from the get-go and never lets up. Dark, atmospheric, tense and intense its almost **** worthy.

Central protagonist and antagonist are evenly matched, at least for the bulk of the film. Peripheral characters (Tommy Lee Jones, etc.) do a great job.

Before you watch, shake of all predeterminations, and let this movie entertain you fully.… Expand
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PerubiFeb 1, 2011
A great Coen movie. There's been a long time since I saw such an entertaining and at the same time, such a complex movie. Excellent direction work, insuperable interpretations and a superb script make this film a masterpiece; all on thisA great Coen movie. There's been a long time since I saw such an entertaining and at the same time, such a complex movie. Excellent direction work, insuperable interpretations and a superb script make this film a masterpiece; all on this movie is near to be perfect and it keeps you watching until it ends. Highly recommended to anybody. 9.0… Expand
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aryanruleFeb 3, 2011
A bit slow, but one of the best movies of 2007. Javier Bardem is absolutely great, and I can say with much confidence that this is role of his life. His accent is perfect, if u dont know him from previous movies, u would think he is bornA bit slow, but one of the best movies of 2007. Javier Bardem is absolutely great, and I can say with much confidence that this is role of his life. His accent is perfect, if u dont know him from previous movies, u would think he is born american. He plays psychopath with no sense of humanity or regret, and he does it so good. 4 stars.… Expand
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Commanderkeen42Aug 13, 2011
This is easily one of my favorite films of all time. It's acting is superb, the cinematography the best I've ever seen, and deep. For those of you who don't care for the ending, it's never meant to have closure. This film is mysterious andThis is easily one of my favorite films of all time. It's acting is superb, the cinematography the best I've ever seen, and deep. For those of you who don't care for the ending, it's never meant to have closure. This film is mysterious and very open to interpretation. I saw this one day and watched it again the next day just to ponder its messages. I highly recommend this, but it's not a "sit-down-and-zone-out" movie. You need to keep a sharp eye.… Expand
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cabritaApr 3, 2012
No country for old men is a thrilling film with an ending that will either disapoint or complete this masterfully made film. I am in the middle on the end but i cannot dismiss it because all the things that came previous in the film.
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WatsonDrNov 15, 2011
I loved this movie, I thought it was fantastic. I didn't understand the ending at first, it felt like a non-conclusion I agree, yet I can appreciate what it is. In my honest opinion, this tale has suspense and action that many movies try toI loved this movie, I thought it was fantastic. I didn't understand the ending at first, it felt like a non-conclusion I agree, yet I can appreciate what it is. In my honest opinion, this tale has suspense and action that many movies try to achieve but fail to realize. It is a must see, even if the end starts to lag off a bit. The thrill is not in the finale for this film, yet in the adventure of the main event. It's superbly acted to boot, with some quirky scenes and nice dialogue.… Expand
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imthenoobJan 2, 2013
It is a very good movie. It's well acted and written and it keeps you interested through out. Bardem gives an amazing performance as the film's villain. However, The whole Tommy Lee Jones sub-plot sort of ruined the pace of the movie,It is a very good movie. It's well acted and written and it keeps you interested through out. Bardem gives an amazing performance as the film's villain. However, The whole Tommy Lee Jones sub-plot sort of ruined the pace of the movie, Especially the ending.… Expand
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beingryanjudeSep 2, 2014
The Coen Brothers at the very top of their game. No Country for Old Men is a well-executed modern western which bites hard. Javier Bardem is impressive as the assassin Anton Chigurh.
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EmptyFilmStockMay 25, 2012
"No Country for Old Men" is a close to perfect film and one of the Coens' best films in a while. They can be darkly funny at times, laugh out loud hilarious other times, and SRS BSNS other times.
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TeddyDSep 30, 2012
A near perfection. The Cohen Brothers clearly up'd their game before/whilst and after shooting this film. Superb cinematography, well adapted from the novel, and above all else, an incredible choice of cast. Javier Bardem's performance wasA near perfection. The Cohen Brothers clearly up'd their game before/whilst and after shooting this film. Superb cinematography, well adapted from the novel, and above all else, an incredible choice of cast. Javier Bardem's performance was perfectly terrifying and the use of unprecedented anti-climax's left me on the edge of my seat throughout. One of the best films to come out of 2007, if not, the best.… Expand
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MonsieurEamesJan 7, 2013
A chilling, unforgettable experience propelled by a mesmerizing performance from Javier Bardem. The ending was rather unrewarding, though, although it adds to the film's uniqueness.
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axelkochJan 5, 2013
This is actually one of the best book adaptions ever. It's almost impossible to tell a story accurately with such little dialogues and without a narrator voice, but the Coen brothers accomplished it fantastically. A perfect cast till minorThis is actually one of the best book adaptions ever. It's almost impossible to tell a story accurately with such little dialogues and without a narrator voice, but the Coen brothers accomplished it fantastically. A perfect cast till minor roles and Javier Bardem makes one of the best film villains of all time! The style of the film is absolutely unique and the mixture of western, thriller and satire is excellent. The ending is realistic and leaves a couple of questions open, which makes you think a lot about the film afterwards. Everything seems sophisticated, even how scenes succeed on one another and that's what is so fantastic about this movie. Everything that happens in No Country For Old Men keeps your eyes peeled on the TV screen, even if it's just normal dialogue. I.e. the showdown between Chigurh and Moss, which is one of the most thrilling scenes I've seen lately or the Chigurh's conversation with the gas station proprietor which is absolutely awesome. The screenplay, the direction and Javier Bardem totally deserved the Oscar. There were better movies in 2006 but this flick is a very favorable tale about bad people that is both confusing and stunning.… Expand
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NatarajaAug 17, 2016
Gripping and intense from the opening moments to the end of the film. A masterpiece and perhaps the Coen Brothers best film ever. If you have an aversion to violence, this film is not for you. If you can see past it, then the movie becomesGripping and intense from the opening moments to the end of the film. A masterpiece and perhaps the Coen Brothers best film ever. If you have an aversion to violence, this film is not for you. If you can see past it, then the movie becomes unnerving and surreal. An amazing story with amazing acting and a superb script.… Expand
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StaticSpineJun 11, 2014
A bit strange movie, especially the ending, but it keeps you attracted to the screen and feel the growing tension. The filming is great. The actors and the characters are superb! Should be definitely seen by anyone who loves good movies.
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FolgerscoffeeNov 19, 2014
A terrific movie, but at the same time, disappointing and leaves a lot of business unfinished, while finishing some business that didn't need finishing. A weird experience...I'd watch it again just for how pyscho the main killer was,A terrific movie, but at the same time, disappointing and leaves a lot of business unfinished, while finishing some business that didn't need finishing. A weird experience...I'd watch it again just for how pyscho the main killer was, but...coulda been more satisfying, for sure.… Expand
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smithbhurricaneSep 9, 2012
If you don't like the ending you didn't understand the plot...
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rastapastaOct 10, 2012
The finest work by the Cohen Brothers, No Country for Old Men is brutal, violent, truthful, and one hell of a ride. The acting is beyond superb, the editing and cinematography are some of the best I have ever seen, and Javier Bardem is theThe finest work by the Cohen Brothers, No Country for Old Men is brutal, violent, truthful, and one hell of a ride. The acting is beyond superb, the editing and cinematography are some of the best I have ever seen, and Javier Bardem is the new Hannibal Lector as the film's nightmarish villain, Anton Chigurh. For those negative reviews you see (notice only on the user column, mind you), they are all from people that are looking for something directed by Michael Bay and require no thought process whatsoever. Even if the ending requires some out-of-theatre interpretation, see this movie. It's one that going down with some of the best in film history.… Expand
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scartezzAug 12, 2013
It' s a very nice but also difficult film.
I watched it twice and I don't still understand everything.
The figure of Anton Chigurh is surely the most impressive. The crazy/foolish killer Chigurgh is in my opinion, the real protagonist ofIt' s a very nice but also difficult film.
I watched it twice and I don't still understand everything.
The figure of Anton Chigurh is surely the most impressive. The crazy/foolish killer Chigurgh is in my opinion, the real protagonist of the film.

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JamesCannonNov 10, 2012
Cohen movies have been misunderstood for years..some people find them to boring or to hard to follow (millers crossing). I think they are marvelous and extremely witty, filled with some the most realistic characters you could want in aCohen movies have been misunderstood for years..some people find them to boring or to hard to follow (millers crossing). I think they are marvelous and extremely witty, filled with some the most realistic characters you could want in a movie. They also do not end in happy cheery ways or tight hollywood endings that may hint at sequel. This one of my favorites right behind millers crossing..which is i believe one the best movies ever made.… Expand
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YoursTrulyNov 11, 2012
The beauty of this movie is the simplicity. One guy has the suitcase full of money, other guy wants the suitcase full of money and so begins a chase interwoven with a hurricane of tension. Just watching the creativity with which these twoThe beauty of this movie is the simplicity. One guy has the suitcase full of money, other guy wants the suitcase full of money and so begins a chase interwoven with a hurricane of tension. Just watching the creativity with which these two characters try to best one another is enthralling in itself. The entire movie is slow, quiet and irresistible. Great acting and brilliant directing. Overall, I would describe No Country for Old Men as a dark and sinister pleasure.… Expand
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Compi24Mar 30, 2016
While not necessarily an overt crowd-pleaser of a film, "No Country For Old Men" is definitely more of a healthy, stick-to-your-ribs dose of auteuristic filmmaking at its finest. It almost seems like the eponymous Cormac McCarthy novel wasWhile not necessarily an overt crowd-pleaser of a film, "No Country For Old Men" is definitely more of a healthy, stick-to-your-ribs dose of auteuristic filmmaking at its finest. It almost seems like the eponymous Cormac McCarthy novel was tailor-made for the Coen Brothers' hands to latch onto. With the pointed nihilism, blistering moral commentary, and occasional kernels of pitch black humor already so intrinsic to McCarthy's story, the Coens' involvement was almost inarguably meant to be. Top them off with some of Roger Deakins' finest camerawork, excellent sound design, and Javier Bardem's legendary turn as "Anton Chigurh," and you have the makings of a truly memorable cinematic experience.… Expand
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SwatiJan 25, 2014
In this film we get to see the Coen brothers' version of a true psychopath. We follow two story lines until they converge and become one. Chigurh (Javier Bardem) is a lunatic who has no conscience whatsoever. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) isIn this film we get to see the Coen brothers' version of a true psychopath. We follow two story lines until they converge and become one. Chigurh (Javier Bardem) is a lunatic who has no conscience whatsoever. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) is the man who we root for, even though he is far from being a saint. But the fact that he doesn't kill people over nothing certainly gives him an edge over his opponents in gaining our sympathy.

Moss finds a ridiculous amount of money in the desert and decides to keep it. Two sets of sides then follow him around the country as he outwits them at every step. Chigurh is called in and joins the chase, but he has his own agenda, which is to say none that can be understood by a sane man. Needless to say, we get to see a whole lot of shootouts and deaths and close calls.

Chigurh was the most enduring character from the bunch. He has two weapons he puts to deadly use at every occasion. A psychopath in every sense of the word, he looks for quarrels in nothing that would suggest to offend a normal person.

Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) is an aging sheriff. He quips and jokes with a poker face. I thoroughly enjoyed his peculiar sense of humour. Always trying to do the right thing, he feels that he isn't upto the task of apprehending these criminals who have suddenly decided to make the territory under his jurisdiction their battlefield. The title of the movie is probably about him.

There were more than a few memorable scenes of violence and gore. The art direction depicted the time splendidly with the costume and cars and cafes. The cinematography captured the beautiful bleak landscape of the southern wilderness with finesse. The open plains and deserts certainly felt like a character unto itself.

The first hour and a half nailed the action, suspense and dialogue with a craftsman's precision, and had not one scene that threatened to slow the pace. Despite the entertaining pace, every one of the main characters was well developed and distinct. The gunfights seemed realistic. People actually got injured and had no ability to dodge the bullets. There were a few scenes with conversations reflecting upon the changing times in terms of the violence being perpetrated. Some of the older audience may have felt nostalgic for a bit around this time. The film had the quality that takes the viewers imperceptibly from scene to scene.

I've always wondered how action sequences would feel like without supporting score to pump our adrenaline, and relying solely on content. They felt raw and genuine. Coen brothers showed us how they should be done. But if I made a film, I would have some music in the scenes about reflection and resolution.

Unlike the other great films in the genre of crime/thriller, this one chose to show what was happening only during the present. There was literally no transtion of time. In that it was like Raiders of the Lost Ark. But that movie had an extended cop-out ending.

The minute the main story ends abruptly, we move into a five minute interlude which felt forced and left me restless. There were no visible stakes and instead there were some conversations that were kind of conclusory remarks about what had taken place before. Everything before this had me absorbed in the narrative and that scene had nothing to do with anything that we were already shown. As the pacing was breakneck before this, some of the audience may have felt it to be more dragging even when the film returns to the main story. The extraction of a message or theme should be left entirely to the audience. I would have respected the Coens a lot more if they had the sense to know what should be left out. But since that scene wasn't long, I won't be harsh. But this blunder in editing took away from the strengths of the movie and thus the film failed to leave a lasting impression. The last scene was retainable but forgettable.… Expand
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TheWalrus2000Mar 10, 2013
The Coen brothers provide one of the most strongest films ever. It provides awesome performances and extremely thrilling murderous suspense that makes the film suceed on all levels. Its by far the best direction that the Coen brothers haveThe Coen brothers provide one of the most strongest films ever. It provides awesome performances and extremely thrilling murderous suspense that makes the film suceed on all levels. Its by far the best direction that the Coen brothers have ever done in their spectacular career.… Expand
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WiesyJan 17, 2013
One of the best movie ever made. Very nice story with some of the best actors. Amazing movie!
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InsanityOnABunDec 21, 2012
The complexity appears in simple tension, but is crafted so well and delivered so uniquely that the result is unusually amazing. In major plot points, this film is completely unpredictable, and its final statement pins on the title.
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kevinhooksJan 20, 2013
"No Country for Old Men" is so well crafted in the way of a dark crime film, and the actors deserve plenty of merit on their parts, especially from the antagonist played by Javier Bardem.
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BradySmithNov 9, 2014
At the risk of sounding unprofessional, (and I guess I'm not since no one pays me for this), this movie is awesome. It's tense, eerie, violent, bloody, action packed.... I could go on forever. This is probably my favorite Cohen brothersAt the risk of sounding unprofessional, (and I guess I'm not since no one pays me for this), this movie is awesome. It's tense, eerie, violent, bloody, action packed.... I could go on forever. This is probably my favorite Cohen brothers movie. They direct it with such obsessive detail in every little action that it's impossible not to be impressed with their work here. I like a lot of their movies, but none of them can match this one's sublime mix of violence, story, and character. Anton Chigur has to be one of the top five screen villains of all time. He really does come close to Hannibal Lecter status, and how often can you say that? The only real flaw here is an unsatisfying ending, but I've seen plenty of movies that have ended a lot worse. Probably one of the best Best Picture winners ever, and perhaps my favorite crime thriller.… Expand
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falsifypopperJan 26, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have a problem with almost all of the reviews on the site from critics to users. This movie is a philosophical exercise and like most philosophy needs to be critically evaluated multiple times before an adequate understanding can be achieved. The movie is about the conflict between natural uncertainty and the human desire for certainty. The villain (Bardem) uses his knowledge of these facts to his advantage throughout the movie, i.e. flipping coins to determine outcomes with the intention of making his actions seem random, and at a meta level ends up falling into the the human fallacy of certainty. Once the viewer realizes this it is obvious the Cohen brothers tailor the final 30 minutes of the movie to reinforce the fact that no one has full control. The conversation with Moss's wife illustrates his situation perfectly. He does not need to kill her. He feels compelled by his method to carry out the process to his predetermined end. She refuses to play into his false belief that he is the master of this anarchy and points out the fact that he is there by his own choice. After the house he gets injured in a car accident reinforcing his lack of control. This ties in perfectly with the final scenes with Jones from the conversation with the old deputy to the final scene with his wife. In his dream he feels comfortable on his own because he knows his father will be there when needed. Then he woke up. Watch the movie a few more times and you will realize a multitude of interactions and conversations that are there to enrich this message. I love movies like this because the replay value is endless.… Expand
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LaGuertaApr 29, 2014
Sinister, brutal and in possession of an abundance of lines to read between, 'No Country for Old Men' is a modern day masterpiece from the boots of it's cinematography right up to the Stetson of typically multi dimensional, CoenSinister, brutal and in possession of an abundance of lines to read between, 'No Country for Old Men' is a modern day masterpiece from the boots of it's cinematography right up to the Stetson of typically multi dimensional, Coen characterisation. I will no longer feel safe behind a locked door having witnessed the now, iconic realisation of Anton Chigurh.… Expand
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ksatchMar 5, 2013
Uma das melhores cenas de perseguição da história do cinema moderno, javier bardem está simplesmente assustador e sensacional. Brilhante história e atuações, filme para se ter em casa.
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ScreenagerApr 5, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite an abrupt ending, this movie is a fantastic masterpiece from the Coen Brothers. Beautifully shot, superb acting (particularly from Javier Bardem in an Academy Award winning role), and a fast, suspenseful pace, this is story telling at its best.… Expand
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rapper2000Jan 16, 2018
Ive watched No Country many times now and while i absolutely love this movie it has one flaw for me. And that is the way some of these amazing characters are killed off. Bottom line is the majority of the movie i am gripping my seat andIve watched No Country many times now and while i absolutely love this movie it has one flaw for me. And that is the way some of these amazing characters are killed off. Bottom line is the majority of the movie i am gripping my seat and totally engaged but in the end left unfulfilled… Expand
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ScorpionNov 25, 2013
The America was marked by bloodshed, was sometimes accurate and sometimes totally useless form, were always involved power and money somehow, the book by Cormac M. portrays it interesting and visceral way, the same can be said of the CohenThe America was marked by bloodshed, was sometimes accurate and sometimes totally useless form, were always involved power and money somehow, the book by Cormac M. portrays it interesting and visceral way, the same can be said of the Cohen brothers movie that captures the competitive spirit of Americans and brutal when it puts money in the game, but the most interesting are the performances of Javier B. and Tommy L. Jones that capture impressively (especially Bardem) the state of its characters, which explains all the euphoria that critics have with this film.… Expand
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JmsbppJul 2, 2013
Los hermanos Coen lograron conseguir esta película fantásticamente hecha...............................................................................
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jpwelsh101Dec 9, 2013
A flawless intense thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole darn film! The cinematography in this film is simply fantastic... the coens out did them self and in my opinion it is right up there w fargo maybe even better
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SirOnion32May 28, 2013
Favorite movie of all time. Coen brothers are spot-on with suspenseful pacing, beautiful cinematography, and a simple story that gets its point across.
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GamerStreamMar 28, 2014
The movies was awesome with, Anton Chigurh (Bardem) and his awesome coin-tosser and, BANGG!!! I'm still wonder if other film/movies can be like this. I'm honestly wasn't expected to see the novels could be brought to the big screen.
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WymasterAug 17, 2013
In my mind, the greatest movie of all time (Better than Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Raging Bull, all of them). NCFOM explores humans in a way that no other film can. It shows us why people do what they do. It addresses how fate, and how thingsIn my mind, the greatest movie of all time (Better than Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Raging Bull, all of them). NCFOM explores humans in a way that no other film can. It shows us why people do what they do. It addresses how fate, and how things out of our control, can affect our lives. It comes the closest that any movie has come to showing us the true meaning of life. There is no definite meaning of life: We are all here, doing things, talking to people, participating in activities; we are all simply living. And this film comes the closest to showing us why. As a film itself, it has terrific acting, especially from Javier Bardem, a terrific script, and dark, suspenseful tone that keeps you on edge the entire time. As a piece of art, it is inferior to none. The greatest movie ever made, in my opinion.… Expand
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FranzHcriticJan 16, 2014
A blunt, almost blatant tale of why you should never run from those chasing you. A gritty and oddly pragmatic tale that slowly drifts (which many consider the film's taciturn banality) into an aberration of the era and the situation. ActedA blunt, almost blatant tale of why you should never run from those chasing you. A gritty and oddly pragmatic tale that slowly drifts (which many consider the film's taciturn banality) into an aberration of the era and the situation. Acted out beautifully, mostly by the man of many roles, and hairstyles, Javier Bardem. With the amount of graphic violence that is ultimately timed right, the Coen brothers have once made a film that, for me personally, cannot be banal or dreary in the slightest, but the absolute opposite.… Expand
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BrightDarknessAug 28, 2013
A masterpiece. The quality of the acting, as well as the outstanding directing by the Coen brothers, propel the film from initially being a mere adaptation of a successful novel to becoming an absolute classic, that garnered the approval ofA masterpiece. The quality of the acting, as well as the outstanding directing by the Coen brothers, propel the film from initially being a mere adaptation of a successful novel to becoming an absolute classic, that garnered the approval of most viewers and was met with universal critical acclaim. Besides, the well-deserved Oscar win properly rewards the brilliant overall directing career of the Coens. Eventually, one cannot watch the movie without being fascinated by the stately performance of Javier Bardem, who perfectly embodies a ruthless lunatic bounty hunter, to such an extent that every viewer will ultimately reminisce the disqueting character of Anton Chigurh.… Expand
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AndremaxSep 24, 2018
I've never saw any movie like that. Just for western + psychological thriller/psycho social genre for itself already is such an unusual thing. Nihilistic in its essence, it's a film that doesn't need explains. Raw, violent, weird, complex andI've never saw any movie like that. Just for western + psychological thriller/psycho social genre for itself already is such an unusual thing. Nihilistic in its essence, it's a film that doesn't need explains. Raw, violent, weird, complex and cutting. Not forgetting about masterfully acting by Spanish Javier Bardem, in one of the best villains of cinema and the excellent text accompanying excellent and genial dialogues.… Expand
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MovieGuysJan 16, 2014
No Country For Old Men is exhilaratingly brilliant, with raw and to-the-point dialogue that makes the transitions of scenes smooth. The cinematography is excellent, and the plot is exciting. Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, and and Javier BodemNo Country For Old Men is exhilaratingly brilliant, with raw and to-the-point dialogue that makes the transitions of scenes smooth. The cinematography is excellent, and the plot is exciting. Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, and and Javier Bodem are excellent in this film, and captivate you with their performances.… Expand
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hoseinOct 4, 2013
I think this movie is one of the best movies I have ever seen. directors of this movie are my favorite directors.this movie has directed, written and acted very well.
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TkimGUYOct 19, 2013
One of my favorite movies. Excellent casting may have been the biggest pluses for it. Some are dissatisfied with the final 20 minutes or so of the movie, but it worked for me after giving it time to settle for lack of a better phrase.
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StHoustonJun 27, 2019
The film is certainly deeper than it may seem, and even deeper than I could understand it. But anyway, I can not say that the pseudo-great idea that it contains deserves an assessment of more than 7/10

Фильм безусловно глубже, чем можетThe film is certainly deeper than it may seem, and even deeper than I could understand it. But anyway, I can not say that the pseudo-great idea that it contains deserves an assessment of more than 7/10

Фильм безусловно глубже, чем может показаться, и даже глубже, чем его смог понять я. Но так или иначе, я не могу сказать, что та псевдовеликая мысль, которая в нем заложена заслуживает оценки более, чем 7/10… Expand
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eagleeyevikingFeb 21, 2018
Despite a conclusion that leaves audiences wanting more, "No Country for Old Men" is a riveting and suspenseful cat and mouse game reminiscent of "Fargo", that is also well-acted and thoughtful.
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FreeReviewerJan 5, 2014
No Country For Old Men is Coen Brothers' brilliant film adaptation of Cormac MacCarthy novel of the same name. It focuses on the three stories of Sheriff Ed Bell, played by Tommy Lee Jones, Anton Chigurh a psychopathic murderer, played byNo Country For Old Men is Coen Brothers' brilliant film adaptation of Cormac MacCarthy novel of the same name. It focuses on the three stories of Sheriff Ed Bell, played by Tommy Lee Jones, Anton Chigurh a psychopathic murderer, played by Javier Bardem, and Llewelyn Moss, a welder who had stumbled upon 2 million dollars worth of drug money, played by Josh Brolin.

The backbone of the plot itself has been used before but the slow pacing of the film allows the viewer to submerge themselves in the struggle of Jones and Brolin as they are hunted by and pursue Bardem's character. Bardem fabulously portrays Chigurh as an almost unpredictable yet rational killer intent on collecting the 2 million dollars collected by Brolin and killing anyone in his way. In one of his last scenes the viewer is allowed however to see a small amount of uncertain reasoning in how he kills.

The pacing, as well as excellent camerawork and sets creates a wonderful atmosphere in which the viewer can allow themselves to comfortably be submerged into while they enjoy this cinematic masterpiece.

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CaesaroctopusMay 2, 2015
No Country for Old Men is one of the best movies that I have ever seen. It manages to portray complex emotional themes while maintaining one of the most entertaining story-lines of any neo-Western (or any movie, for that matter) to date. ThisNo Country for Old Men is one of the best movies that I have ever seen. It manages to portray complex emotional themes while maintaining one of the most entertaining story-lines of any neo-Western (or any movie, for that matter) to date. This is the Coen Brothers at the top of their craft.… Expand
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Meth-dudeAug 9, 2016
With excellent performances, an interesting and entertaining story and great characters, No Country for Old Men definitely is a must see and, without a doubt, a classic.
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AkashVijayJan 21, 2015
Bold, gothic, commanding and visceral. No Country for Old Men is as brilliant a movie you'll see from the past decade. The visual beauty and lack of score pulls us into a tense, anxious and deeply disturbed atmosphere, dragging us throughBold, gothic, commanding and visceral. No Country for Old Men is as brilliant a movie you'll see from the past decade. The visual beauty and lack of score pulls us into a tense, anxious and deeply disturbed atmosphere, dragging us through sunny landscapes so bleak that just by watching the film, you'll put your soul at hazard. Tommy Lee Jones opens the film with a monologue where he talks about how criminals have changed (or dare I say evolved) to a point where he no longer understands them. The film draws attention to this idea through the character Anton Chigurh. He's a criminal who'll outrightly kill anyone who brings him inconvenience. But Chigurh's a much more complex character. Although it's never quite revealed why he wants the satchel of money, one can reasonably argue that he wants it because it would aid his survival (same can be said for Josh Brolin's Lewellyn). But what makes Chigurh different is that he believes following the rules and morals set by society don't really help you survive. Rather they're shackles. Chigurh's morals are decided by the toss of a coin. He'll kill an innocent person who's brought him no inconvenience only if the coin permits. In other words, Chigurh believes in a random and chaotic world and for the most part it seems as though he's the person who decides others' destiny through chance. But the Coens make it clear that Chigurh is no divine/ supernatural figure. He too is subject to random events (as witnessed when he crashes his car). But how do you categorise a person like that? A person who is so dispassionate and mechanical but still believes in an ideology (or a lack of ideology). He's not a nihilist. Tommy Lee Jones' Sheriff doesn't get it. He doesn't want to chase a killer he doesn't understand. He doesn't want to be some hero, he just wants to retire before something hazardous happens to him. The genius of No Country for Old Men lies in the way it escapes banality and tightens its grip as it progresses. By the time its over, you'll be all out breath feeling as though you've just spiralled into the seventh circle of hell. It pulls you out not by heroism but by capitulation.
At the beginning, Tommy Lee Jones is askes himself - how do I make sense of a crazy, violent and unstable world that has lost all its bearings? Ultimately the film's bleak and melancholy answer is - You can't.… Expand
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MaxPayneIsGodJul 16, 2020
As mesmerising now as it was when I saw it in the cinema in 2007.
Flawless story telling and acting.
Beautifully shot and brutal.
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BenHazeldenJan 23, 2015
This film is brilliant mainly because of the incredible character of Anton - the scariest maniac you could possibly meet. The acting is superb - this is one of those films that will leave you thinking in a daze. It will also give youThis film is brilliant mainly because of the incredible character of Anton - the scariest maniac you could possibly meet. The acting is superb - this is one of those films that will leave you thinking in a daze. It will also give you nightmares about cattle spikes.
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DokaluJun 24, 2015
I'm sorry, I'm not a genius, a philosopher, a professional critic, or anything like that. I'm just an average person, who likes average movies. I simply don't get the good thing in this film. Yes, it most surely has things to be appreciated,I'm sorry, I'm not a genius, a philosopher, a professional critic, or anything like that. I'm just an average person, who likes average movies. I simply don't get the good thing in this film. Yes, it most surely has things to be appreciated, things that are going to make a lot of people remember it, and things that are going to leave you thinking a lot; but I'm not that kind of person. And for a common movies watcher, this film is just slow and boring, It has beautiful acting, a flawless script, and it's certainly original, but I simply didn't enjoy the story it tells, even when it can get you really engrossed in the plot. Watch it if you are fairly smart and want to see what some can certainly consider a piece of art (and I don't disagree with them).… Expand
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VinceRocks123May 13, 2015
even though there is no OST in the film the Coen brother's nightmarish masterpiece of the hellish underworld in the country seems so vividly real you can't run away from your seats even if you want to.
marking 2007 a great year for darker movies
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hanneguacamoleDec 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Country for Old Men was violent. I cringed several times. Usually that genre is not my cup of tea, yet here it managed to convey the sense of urgency, the psychopathic nature lying inside Anton. How far is too far for 2 million dollars?

The moment Llewelyn gets caught up in this mess of a crime, he is never getting out alive. His hands have soiled the crime scene and that is enough cuase for death – by a cattle stungun of all weapons. No Country for Old Men is a thriller and a crime, but the overlying idea seems to be introspection into these characters involved in a convoluted circle of violence.

Whatever you do, don't get caught in Anton's path – he will stop at nothing, despite his "principles." Killing may be his sport, but everyone has got to have rules. Another standout by the Coen brothers, a pair who have produced higher quality than probable by a coin toss.… Expand
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Scout523Jun 20, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of those movies where you really have to pay attention to what's going on in order to understand why the characters are doing what they are doing. Otherwise, you are going to be very confused. I was, too. Though, once I realized what was happening, the movie instantly got better. Javier Bardem, Tommy lee Jones and Josh Brolin are excellent in their roles. Bardem steals the show, Brolin is the hero, but Jones should have gotten more screen time. He was just simply that cop that's in a few scenes who's going after the bad guy, whereas the entire rest of the film is just the villain chasing the hero, plotting the hero's death (Brolin does die in this movie). Even though the ending is disappointing, the rest of the film is excellent. As can be expected with a movie with a psychopathic main villain, a lot of innocent people are killed in order for Bardem to get to Brolin, but it's kind of the point. Overall, despite a disappointing ending and some unnecessary deaths, this movie deserved to be the Oscar winner it was.… Expand
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Nicholash6321Jul 10, 2015
Brilliant acting and dialogue. It maintained a tense atmosphere throughout without mindless meandering violence but provided short bursts of ultra violence that moved the story along. It also presented one of the most chilling victims toBrilliant acting and dialogue. It maintained a tense atmosphere throughout without mindless meandering violence but provided short bursts of ultra violence that moved the story along. It also presented one of the most chilling victims to grace the silver screen. A great movie overall.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 9, 2022
No Country for Old Men is not necessarily the Coen Brothers' best movie, I consider Barton Fink, Fargo, Miller's Crossing and The Big Lebowski better. However it is a great movie, I'd go as far to say it is my definition of a flawedNo Country for Old Men is not necessarily the Coen Brothers' best movie, I consider Barton Fink, Fargo, Miller's Crossing and The Big Lebowski better. However it is a great movie, I'd go as far to say it is my definition of a flawed masterpiece(the only other movie I've given that definition to is The Magnificent Ambersons). So why do I call it a flawed masterpiece rather than a masterpiece full stop? Well actually right up to the last twenty minutes, the film was the latter rather than the former. If the last twenty minutes had not felt like a completely different movie, it would've stayed like that. As is the case with all the Coen Brothers' movies, No Country for Old Men is very well made with impressive cinematography, editing and settings. The story is compelling, the direction superb and the script most of the time taut, funny, thrilling and exciting. Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones are excellent in this film, but if I have to give an award to best performance of the film, it would be Javier Bardem in a villainous role that is menacing and chillingly effective. Overall, a great movie but due to the final twenty minutes it just loses out to that extra something. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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Giorgi751Aug 15, 2015
I think this movie is a test for sense of greatness. If you want to find out whether your mind is mature enough to see greatness or not, see this movie. And if you still rate it any below than 10... well, wait a couple of years and see itI think this movie is a test for sense of greatness. If you want to find out whether your mind is mature enough to see greatness or not, see this movie. And if you still rate it any below than 10... well, wait a couple of years and see it again. What if you grow...… Expand
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DanielwWhiteDec 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Country for Old Men is a very interesting movie. The plot to the movie is very interesting and keep viewers entertained. The best part of this movie is the antagonist, which is unlike any other character. Biggest problem was that the ending kinda sucked.… Expand
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YorkManFeb 4, 2016
No Country For Old Men is the Coen Brother's homage to Peckinpah, featuring a muted and somewhat distorted historical piece of storytelling.
The main crux of the movie is the cat and mouse engagement of a Vietnam veteran (Josh Brolin), whoNo Country For Old Men is the Coen Brother's homage to Peckinpah, featuring a muted and somewhat distorted historical piece of storytelling.
The main crux of the movie is the cat and mouse engagement of a Vietnam veteran (Josh Brolin), who stumbles across a drug deal gone awry..... And a Mafia hitman (Javier Bardem) who is unleashed upon him in order to recover the $2 million that Brolin finds at the scene.
On both their heels is a soon to retire county Sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) who suspects there is more going on than what those around him suspect.

From a film-making perspective this is the Coen's at their best. Every aspect of the production is impeccable, and the lack of a musical score heightens the suspense when other directors would have imposed some kind of background music to 'tell' the audience something suspenseful is happening.
The acting across the board is fantastic. Tommy Lee Jones is as gravelly as always, Josh Brolin delivers the best performance of his career up to that point, but it's Javier Bardem who steals the film in terms of acting. His portrayal of the seemingly invincible hitman whose own motives are clouded and contradictory is a real revelation. Unfortunately his position as THE go to foreign star/co-star has been usurped by Christoph Waltz, and it's likely he'll simply fade back into the smaller films he starred in before.

But, for all the positives, there are some big negatives. The main issue I had with the film is that it feels like a collection of set pieces joined together, and it's been noted that the narrative of the book on which the film is based does flesh out some of the character development the film completely omits. It's like the screenplay was written to include title cards along the way, announcing each 'chapter' so as to let the audience understand that there are intended gaps in the narrative which the director is highlighting. Without that highlighting, things happen and you're not sure how or why the film leaps from character to character, because they're not interlinked.
The other big problem is that there is very little exposition, meaning the viewer has little comprehension of where people are going, or how certain characters figure certain things out. For a film in which the tension is defined by the actions of the main characters, it created questions in my mind surrounding people's actions, when it would have made a lot more sense to do something else.

Overall though, this is a great film. Switch off your deep-thinking sensibilities, and roll along with three completely different men, each trying to figure out what they need to do next, whilst marveling at the imagery and depth of what is captured on the film.… Expand
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nahtan1244Mar 23, 2016
wow this movie swept me off my feet. What we have here is a superbly acted written and plotted cat and mouse game between a hitman and a cowboy. Everyone here does a great job but hats off to Javier bardem as an original villain with awow this movie swept me off my feet. What we have here is a superbly acted written and plotted cat and mouse game between a hitman and a cowboy. Everyone here does a great job but hats off to Javier bardem as an original villain with a purpose not to just kill but kill with a purpose. Nothing goes right for any one in this film. All the character meet there fate in some form or another. There is an underlying theme about how nowadays the sheriff ed tom bell the villain and Llewellyn moss might not have a place and have dreams of something different. The ending may leave one frustrated upon fist viewing but once you do your research you will find yourself appreciate it a little more. This film has violence and it is gritty but the coen brothers have decided to favor heavy though provoking themes over the violence which results in a deeply magnificent intelligent cat and mouse thriller across west Texas. Hats off to the coen brothers for making such a great film… Expand
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FolderMathMar 30, 2018
I wouldn't say that this movie is slow in some spots, but I would say it is perfect in some spots. The movie is set in our time, and that's pretty rare. See it for the feeling of hopelessness you get after watching it, see it for Bardem'sI wouldn't say that this movie is slow in some spots, but I would say it is perfect in some spots. The movie is set in our time, and that's pretty rare. See it for the feeling of hopelessness you get after watching it, see it for Bardem's performance, there's a lot to get out this movie.… Expand
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superbatMay 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the best sense possible, No Country for Old Men is unlike any movie that I have ever seen. This neo-Western thriller, set in Texas in 1980, is concerned with hunter Llewelyn Moss’ quest to survive, after making a discovery which put him on the radar of psychopathic killer Anton Chigurh. A thrilling game of cat-and-mouse plays out between the two, and the ensuing violence pushes grizzled sheriff Ed Tom Bell to his breaking point. The way in which the story plays out is simply brilliant. The lack of score in this movie pushes you to pay closer attention to what the characters are experiencing; as a result, it feels as though experience this movie’s events rather than just watching them play out on a screen, thereby making it more enthralling than it would have been otherwise. The intensity of certain individual scenes will leave an impression in your mind, such as the scene with Chigurh and the gas attendant, or the scene at the motel in which Chigurh and Moss narrowly escape each other. The movie’s ending is seemingly anticlimactic, but quite powerful - which is part of what makes this movie unique. There are many other excellent aspects to this film, including the cinematography as well as the performances. The standout is Javier Bardem as the ruthless Chigurh. There are few movies that deserve the “masterpiece” title, but No Country for Old Men is undoubtedly one of those movies.… Expand
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mwil236Aug 27, 2016
Unquestionable 10/10. The Coen Brothers fail to disappoint as usual. From Bardem's chilling portrayal of an uninhibited murderer down to the details even of the set, the characters work together perfectly. This is an amazing example ofUnquestionable 10/10. The Coen Brothers fail to disappoint as usual. From Bardem's chilling portrayal of an uninhibited murderer down to the details even of the set, the characters work together perfectly. This is an amazing example of what could almost be considered an anti-film: no substantial resolution, no resolution at all for some characters, just the viewer left with their perception of what might have been. Not for the faint of heart; a challenging movie because it refuses to spoon-feed you a classic hero-gets-the-girl or bad-guy-gets-caught stereotype. A film to be remembered.… Expand
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henryesparzaSep 5, 2016
In order to truly be able to understand this film, you need to rewatch it one more time. Except this time, don't focus on Moss so much, you did so the first time. This time you need to focus on the Sheriff, Tommy Lee Jones' character. TheIn order to truly be able to understand this film, you need to rewatch it one more time. Except this time, don't focus on Moss so much, you did so the first time. This time you need to focus on the Sheriff, Tommy Lee Jones' character. The film revolves much around what Sheriff Ed Tom does and how he faces his demons, from the first narration of the movie to the last scene where he explains his dream. The villain portrayed by Bardem can never be matched, and the portrayal of the villain is what makes this movie as good as it is. Solid 9/10 for me.… Expand
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alejandro970Jun 4, 2017
A grim hunter & prey story about a man who came to wrong place in worst moment. Javier Bardem remarks as the clever, cold- hearted hit man, so Tommy Lee Jones as the tired, decaying sheriff. The sequence of mexican banda is cool.
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ElliottGreen200Jul 27, 2017
This film was FANTASTIC. It was one of the most breathtaking and thrilling movies I have ever seen and the acting by Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem was superb. Another Coen brothers masterpiece.
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SohrabKRJun 8, 2017
Great Acting, Directing and an awesome screenplay. I just loved the cohens' movie. The perfect ending made me to watch this movie again. I just love it.
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jaasieljuniorNov 21, 2017
Os irmãos coen sabem fazer um filme de suspense e drama que não fica datado e não é similar a nenhuma outra obra de ambos os gêneros.Ficamos vidrados do primeiro até o último minuto do longa. Diferente de Fargo, que ainda possui um humorOs irmãos coen sabem fazer um filme de suspense e drama que não fica datado e não é similar a nenhuma outra obra de ambos os gêneros.Ficamos vidrados do primeiro até o último minuto do longa. Diferente de Fargo, que ainda possui um humor negro, o humor de No Country for Old Men é mais discreto e fica em segundo plano,tendo em vista que o vilão ao mesmo tempo ganha tanta projeção nas cenas que acaba se tornando o protagonista.O que seria desse filme sem ter um vilão à altura do Anton Chigurh?… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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Awesome performances, great dialogue and a compelling story. No Country for Old Men is a very good movie and doesn't dissapoint.
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LegitSaltSep 18, 2018
The motific and thematic elements that are embedded into this movie are on a level only comparable to a work of the bard. Not only were these recurring items powerful, and significant, but they also were well-interlaced with the movie andThe motific and thematic elements that are embedded into this movie are on a level only comparable to a work of the bard. Not only were these recurring items powerful, and significant, but they also were well-interlaced with the movie and narrative, feeling natural and almost necessary. The choices that were made when making this movie were all the correct ones, especially the choice to not use any soundtrack at all, allowing unaltered intensity and fear to fester in each audience member. The major themes of this movie are; the inevitability of ageing, and its restricting nature, as well as the unavoidable nature of fate. The reincorporation that this movie utilizes is truly astonishing and only becomes more so with each watch. Every line of dialogue, every frame included and excluded, all have their purpose, and the intent is very clear from the moment the first scene starts, to when the credits start rolling. This is an example of impeccable storytelling.
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theCRITIC2May 7, 2018
This is I think one of the best films of all time. The Coen Brothers did an amazing adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's original novel of the same name. Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones did an amazing job on acting. The tension inThis is I think one of the best films of all time. The Coen Brothers did an amazing adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's original novel of the same name. Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones did an amazing job on acting. The tension in each scene was the best, it feels like you're running out of air (which is a good thing). But what makes this film so unique is its ending. Although very unusual, but the ending has a deeper meaning that reflects on the film.… Expand
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cameronhalmansOct 3, 2018
The Cohen Brothers are no stranger to making good films but this has to be the pinnacle of their filmography. With incredible direction and a protagonist who is so well directed, No Country for Old Men does not skip a beat.

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peshcoJul 7, 2018
This was a very well made movie that got me on the edge several times. The ending can be difficult to grasp at first but I am sure it will make sense after time. I recommend it especially if you like typical westerns, it will shake you a little bit.
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jonslowDec 9, 2018
I don't remember what is the last time being so scared by the bad guy character. This bad guy scare me **** Great performance. The story is really exciting, fast paced and fierce.
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All_ButTrU4Aug 21, 2022
I'd heard great things about this movie and to say i was disappointed would be a lie. It's a fantastic cat and mouse thriller that subverts the expectations of the genre. Filled with western influence it does play as a modern Western butI'd heard great things about this movie and to say i was disappointed would be a lie. It's a fantastic cat and mouse thriller that subverts the expectations of the genre. Filled with western influence it does play as a modern Western but against the suffocating quite tension and violence that punctuates the struggle it becomes an Acton thriller. Barden is chilling in his performance as the unmoving psychopath killer ,Bolin is just as great as the down on his luck cowboy. It's worth watching.… Expand
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BrunoVn00Apr 15, 2019
What a fantastic movie. One of my favorite movies of all time. The performances are phenomenal, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin do a great job but Javier Bardem as the iconic villain Anton Chigurh, steals the show! The writing is fantastic,What a fantastic movie. One of my favorite movies of all time. The performances are phenomenal, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin do a great job but Javier Bardem as the iconic villain Anton Chigurh, steals the show! The writing is fantastic, with so many memorable lines, the characters are well written, they have depth specially the villain, the plot is interesting and there's a lot of suspense and tension,it's a plot that will make you care about the characters and their journey. The ending is unpredictable and that makes it so perfect and refreshing to me. I can't recommend this movie enough, it's an amazing movie!… Expand
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JamedrisApr 10, 2019
Mmmm, violence and death. With a protagonist like this, even worse movie would be rated "green". I can not imagine any other actor fullfiling this role better than chosen cast, good job.
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zNeverSleepingMar 20, 2020
Absolutamente cruel, de uma forma natural. Sem que a violência fosse complementada, mas apenas retratada. Os atores foram muito bem selecionados para seus respectivos papeis. Javier Bardem demonstra uma psicopatia incrivelmente real sem nemAbsolutamente cruel, de uma forma natural. Sem que a violência fosse complementada, mas apenas retratada. Os atores foram muito bem selecionados para seus respectivos papeis. Javier Bardem demonstra uma psicopatia incrivelmente real sem nem se quer precisar abrir a boca. Tommy Lee Jones consegue mostrar sua falta de compreensão para com o mundo apenas com seu olhar. Josh Brolin realmente passa a sensação que ele vai conseguir o que quer, mesmo que saibamos o que de fato o espera. A direção soube muito bem como administrar o tempo de tela de cada personagem e trabalhar no desenvolvimento dos mesmos, nos apresentando coisas que apenas tornam a experiencia mais rica, como modus operandi , sonhos, aflições, etc. A ausência de trilha sonora em determinados momentos funciona muito bem e demonstra ser meticulosamente pensada. O suspense te prende desde o inicio do filme e o final é o mais realista possível, o que está de acordo com minha interpretação naturalista do filme - ainda mais levando em conta o titulo muito bem traduzido para o português.… Expand
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FilmanwaltJun 22, 2021
I kept snapping up that the film (thriller) was pretty good (got a couple of oscars too), but damn that was really good, I have to say. Yesterday evening I wanted to go into the matter completely chilled, but the film starts off directly withI kept snapping up that the film (thriller) was pretty good (got a couple of oscars too), but damn that was really good, I have to say. Yesterday evening I wanted to go into the matter completely chilled, but the film starts off directly with brutal action.

Basically, it's about a game of cat and mouse between different people, especially between Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) and Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) after a drug deal by various cartels has failed and the protagonist happens to come by and take the money with him. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) also plays an important role again and again and the film starts with his narrative words.

Actually it was world class from start to finish. Very bizarre characters, with Anton Chigurh standing out. This figure was just completely unpredictable and also really frightening (with his nail gun and this peculiar shotgun), and had not felt as uncomfortable as with this figure for a long time. Very strong cinema as Javier Bardem put across. With his looks (e.g. at the roadside at the chicken guy before he stops) he freezes the pulp.

Not only the actors, but also the entire production contributes to a grandiose, gloomy mood. The atmosphere of the film makes you sit in the very front of the chair and the funny thing is that the film has no spoken word at all in some places, but that also increases the tension of the film so much. But also the spoken words are absolutely citation-capable and there are a lot of bizarre and well written dialogues.

Anton Chigurh: 1958. It's been traveling twenty-two years to get here. And now it's here. And it's either heads or tails. And you have to say. Call it.
Gas Station Proprietor: Look, I need to know what I stand to win.
Anton Chigurh: Everything.

The whole scene was just terrific. It's about a coin and the fate associated with it.

This tension, paired with the unpredictability of some characters and the film as a whole, is already masterful in terms of staging and leads to a finale, which throws you through again and leaves you a bit confused. For me it has basically already become a classic and I will definitely see this film one time or another.

Great film and I definitely have to catch up with Fargo, which my parents have been recommending to me for many years.

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RobwinzJul 31, 2020
No Country For Old Men is a really well made movie. It's got a great plot, some amazing actors and those actors being Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson they all give amazing performances from start to finish.No Country For Old Men is a really well made movie. It's got a great plot, some amazing actors and those actors being Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson they all give amazing performances from start to finish. Also, the cinematography from Roger Deakins is honestly really good throughout this movie and he captures the scenes pretty well. Finally, the movie's got some very brutal but bloody moments and they're very well done and they hold up quite well. My only negative with this movie would have to be a certain scene where Javier Bardem is chasing after Josh Brolin and you've got no clue on where Javier Bardem is shooting from. Overall, the movie is really well made with a great plot, some brilliant actors, great cinematography and some brutal but bloody fight scenes from start to finish.… Expand
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r96skJul 12, 2022
I can't say I view this one positively. I clearly don't get it, which I'm fine with.

I'm all for films that don't play it so straight that it's predictable, but at the same time I'm rarely a fan of films that are so full of themselves to endI can't say I view this one positively. I clearly don't get it, which I'm fine with.

I'm all for films that don't play it so straight that it's predictable, but at the same time I'm rarely a fan of films that are so full of themselves to end in such a derisory way. Listen, that's probably harsh as it is still a good flick no doubt, but 'No Country for Old Men' is highly unsatisfactory and highly uninspiring for me.

I will say that I have no issues with the cast whatsoever, they are all fantastic. Javier Bardem is awesome, easily the star, and Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin and Woody Harrelson are all top value. Kelly Macdonald and Garret Dillahunt are also involved, I like them too. Stephen Root, Mr. 'L for Love' himself, as well. Away from the onscreen bunch, the cinematography is superb.

It's the story. I didn't get what I wanted from it, at all. All the ingredients are there for a 10/10 film, that's the level I was expecting it to reach based on the opening half or so. The second half though... super disappointing! So many underwhelming choices. Such a waste of a strong cast... 'The Counselor'-esque. Bardem is also in that, sorry my dude!

The fact I'm still giving this what I consider to be a positive rating shows how much the conclusion frustrated me. This had top tier written all over it but it somehow messed it up as it went by... and I'm not usually one to dig out a film's ending.

In my defence, even some reviews (many, in fact) from people who love the film mention that the ending isn't perfect so I guess it just comes down to how the final moments sit with you. For me, evidently not good!… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 20, 2022
The time is our own, when rustlers have given way to drug runners and small towns have become free-fire zones. The story begins when Llewelyn Moss finds a pickup truck surrounded by a sentry of dead men. A load of heroin and 2 million dollarsThe time is our own, when rustlers have given way to drug runners and small towns have become free-fire zones. The story begins when Llewelyn Moss finds a pickup truck surrounded by a sentry of dead men. A load of heroin and 2 million dollars in cash are still in the back. When Moss takes the money, he sets off a chain reaction of… Expand
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MrPajamasMay 8, 2021
No Country for Old Men starts and actually runs all the time. Don't wait for the event here. The film maintains a slow pace. Right at the beginning, one of the characters does one thing to us, because of which he actually gets into all thoseNo Country for Old Men starts and actually runs all the time. Don't wait for the event here. The film maintains a slow pace. Right at the beginning, one of the characters does one thing to us, because of which he actually gets into all those problems, and that's what the whole film is about. The main villain Anton Chigurh is great and in my eyes he is the main star of this film and the scenes with him were the best. As I mentioned, the film has a slow pace and that is the biggest problem for me here. Here and there I thought it would just take some action. I'm not saying I'm bored, but maybe the sheriff's line didn't interest me much personally, and the scenes with him were a nuisance than a pleasure in my eyes. I criticized a lot of things here, but I still liked the film. Just probably not as much as other people, because it has a really wonderful evaluation, which I unfortunately can't sign up to. Even so, a good film for me, which I can recommend.… Expand
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keonbreezFeb 14, 2021
i really liked the characters and the way the movie started, but the ending was a little unsatisfying imo.
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GodRatiyDec 12, 2020
It is a good movie, you should watch the trailer to see if you would like it.
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mikesgold2KJul 6, 2021
Arcydzieło braci Coen. Ta atmosfera i klimat, kadry oraz aktorzy. Coś niesamowitego co warto samemu sprawdzić. Specyficzne kino lecz pełne piękna
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Abso_lute1Jul 11, 2021
A riveting and intense thriller/ western, No country for Old men succeeds in being thought-provoking and absolutely mesmerizing with a haunting ending.
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