No Country for Old Men

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whatNov 21, 2007

A little bit boring.... the first movie in a long time i've seen where the audience actually 'booooos' afterward. i actually stayed but the people i went with left as soon as the popcorn was gone because they couldn't A little bit boring.... the first movie in a long time i've seen where the audience actually 'booooos' afterward. i actually stayed but the people i went with left as soon as the popcorn was gone because they couldn't take it anymore.… Expand

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UGNov 21, 2007

So incredible that I can't do it justice here. Just see it!

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MikeA.Nov 21, 2007

A devasting film. Taut and intense

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JamesL.Nov 20, 2007

The second most disappointing and over rated film of the year after "Eastern Promises". This film is simply bloody carnage scenes, one ater another, disguised as a morality tale. "Natural Born Killers" was this graphically violent but at The second most disappointing and over rated film of the year after "Eastern Promises". This film is simply bloody carnage scenes, one ater another, disguised as a morality tale. "Natural Born Killers" was this graphically violent but at least it had a message. The only message I received was that the Coen brothers can stage a brutal murder scene numerous times without any real plot, suspense or character development. Tommy Lee Jones looked and acted as if he was embarrassed to be in this soory spectable. The critics who are lavishing the extraordinary praise should be embarrassed as well.… Expand

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JamesC.Nov 20, 2007

Somebody has on no clothes and it ain't me. A groan inducing film that has lines only a writer who has not left his house in 20 years could write. Cliche after cliche are hurled at us expecting us to think it's brilliant writing . Somebody has on no clothes and it ain't me. A groan inducing film that has lines only a writer who has not left his house in 20 years could write. Cliche after cliche are hurled at us expecting us to think it's brilliant writing . Don't be fooled by the critical repsonse. Ask yourself when you leave the theater, "Would I tell someone to go see this?" The answer should be no , and don't be afraid that people may think you don't know a good film from a bad one. This is what they call a bad one. The 2 stars are for the worst haircut ever in a film worn by Bardeem. Gobble Gobble.… Expand

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NickAnnoNov 19, 2007

Joel and Ethan Coen created one of American cinema

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AngelaNov 19, 2007

Boring, slow and graphic, gory pointless scenes. Don't waste your time.

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ToddG.Nov 19, 2007

The first 2/3 of the movie are tight and very well done. The story just dies, and falls flat by the end. Such a shame. I don't understand why the critics fell all over themselves to give the "No Country" such good ratings. It is one of The first 2/3 of the movie are tight and very well done. The story just dies, and falls flat by the end. Such a shame. I don't understand why the critics fell all over themselves to give the "No Country" such good ratings. It is one of those things where they assume that because the Coen brothers have made good movies in the past, that they must be doing something right. NOT THE CASE here.… Expand

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DougR.Nov 19, 2007

would have scored it much higher, but for the ending... i won't spoil it here, but thought it was ridiculous in the extreme... a really terrific movie, right up to the point where it chooses to become a truly lousy one.

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AramisG.Nov 18, 2007

I seldomly love the Coen brothers movies. I mean, they are good, but I didn't crave seeing them again. This one is different and I'm sorry, the ending is pretty good.

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BabakP.Nov 18, 2007

I give the first 4/5 of the movie, a big10 and the last 1/5 a big 0. Also, It would've been better if tommy Lee jones's character didn't exist at all.

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BrendanM.Nov 18, 2007

As the comments below indicate, this movie challenges the intelligence of its audience. Gainsayers don't realize how this movie doubles as a very localized cat-n-mouse thriller and as a universalizable morality tale, straight out of a As the comments below indicate, this movie challenges the intelligence of its audience. Gainsayers don't realize how this movie doubles as a very localized cat-n-mouse thriller and as a universalizable morality tale, straight out of a tradition that dates to Chaucer and beyond. The allegorical nature of the tale helps to explain the confusion about dating, because of course the Vietnam references are also veiled allusions to Iraq. The movie succeeds at enriching its sparsity with maximum complexity, yet also resists easy interpretation and judgment about the depravity of our society and the capacity to fight evil. With its gestures towards an older morality tale tradition, its pos-vietnam placement, and its hints of contemporary life, the film critiques both human depravity and our tendency to see our society's decline as a merely contemporary problem.… Expand

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FilmfanNov 18, 2007

The film is absorbing, well paced and well acted. The hip ironic dialogue is entertaining, but the film is propped up too much by Tarantino type blood humor.

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TylerK.Nov 18, 2007

Excellent thriller. Very stripped-down, not sensationalized or predictable. One of the best villains to hit the big screen since Hannibal Lecter

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AndyS.Nov 18, 2007

One of the Cohen bros. best yet. The pace and action in the movie keeps you on your toes and the out there visuals can make you laugh at the most graphic violence you will witness in years. The ending is a bit of a cop out.

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NeilK.Nov 18, 2007

What a pretentious and pointless movie. Yes, yes, the camera angles and acting were all fine, but it completely lacked any sense of direction or purpose as well as any surprises or twists. The only message the movie seemed to have was, What a pretentious and pointless movie. Yes, yes, the camera angles and acting were all fine, but it completely lacked any sense of direction or purpose as well as any surprises or twists. The only message the movie seemed to have was, "We're the Coen brothers, look how great we are." Don't waste your money.… Expand

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JamesB.Nov 18, 2007

Extremely disappointing! The first two thirds have a slow, tense build up, but the final act is a complete let down. At the end of the movie, I felt like I wasted 2 hours of my life. Unfortunately for the typically very tight Coen brothers, Extremely disappointing! The first two thirds have a slow, tense build up, but the final act is a complete let down. At the end of the movie, I felt like I wasted 2 hours of my life. Unfortunately for the typically very tight Coen brothers, they let this film be dragged down by the pretentious boredom of literary windbag like Cormac McCarthy.… Expand

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RobertL.Nov 18, 2007

Riveting and simply sensational. Pulls you in like a vaccuum and does not let go. Not only does Javier Bardem create the greatest screen terror since Hannibal Lecter, his performance results in the most suspenseful and electric experience Riveting and simply sensational. Pulls you in like a vaccuum and does not let go. Not only does Javier Bardem create the greatest screen terror since Hannibal Lecter, his performance results in the most suspenseful and electric experience I've had at the theaters in years.… Expand

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RENov 17, 2007

I was enjoying the hell out of this movie until the Coens apparently deemed me, and every other audience member, unworthy of seeing it. I "get it" and everything, but when the film ended and the lights came up, I felt cheated. It's a shame.

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JaneNov 17, 2007

This film succeeds in some areas (cinematography, fantastic performances) and fails in others (rambling monologues, a tacked-on ending, sudden and distracting switches from Dark Comedy to Thriller genre). It sure doesn't merit a 91 and This film succeeds in some areas (cinematography, fantastic performances) and fails in others (rambling monologues, a tacked-on ending, sudden and distracting switches from Dark Comedy to Thriller genre). It sure doesn't merit a 91 and to out-rank Hannah & Her Sisters, American Splendor and Gosford Park. Beware: A LOT of very graphic, gratuitous violence, despite what the apologists say.… Expand

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RobertI.Nov 17, 2007

Highly overrated. Substitutes smartass wisecracks for dialogue that might cause authentic frisson. Tommy Lee Jones cracks his role open like a golden egg, with hard-bitten stoicism as wizened as his face. Otherwise, what a disappointment.

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KaseyS.Nov 17, 2007

Brilliant. Deftly points out that death is secondary to a life lived knowing one's futility.

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jaredmNov 17, 2007

excellent film. beautifully crafted. It was paced very well with enough subtlety and grit to keep me captivated throughout. Don't listen to the skeptics, it's a must see!

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ZacS.Nov 16, 2007

Flawless Direction, Flawless Cinematography, Great acting from Bardem...but the story was just lost...i was looking forward to giving this a 10 of 10 and i guess i was just disappointed. The plot ended too abruptly, and seemed overtly Flawless Direction, Flawless Cinematography, Great acting from Bardem...but the story was just lost...i was looking forward to giving this a 10 of 10 and i guess i was just disappointed. The plot ended too abruptly, and seemed overtly staggered to the point of annoyance.… Expand

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LulzyNov 16, 2007

Chicago Reader Jonathan Rosenbaum A very well-made genre exercise, but I can

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HunterB.Nov 16, 2007

Best movie ever.

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JoeW.Nov 16, 2007

Boo!

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OtmS.Nov 15, 2007

Gratifies expectations by defying them.

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[Anonymous]Nov 14, 2007

I would like to point out that the reason for DWilly's confusion is probably because the book itself is confused. Moss is supposed to be 37 in the book, a Vietnam vet, yet people are described using cell phones. So something's not right.

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NormD.Nov 14, 2007

More proof of the cluelessness of critics. Film takes one idea and beats it to death- sorry for the pun. Audience with me was sorely disaappointed-- booing at end.

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LarryT.Nov 13, 2007

The pretentious laughter in the audience was the worst part of this film.

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JaredC.Nov 13, 2007

No Country for Old Men is excitingly absorbing and grabs your attention with the main focus of this film played by the mysterious and frightening character being acted out by Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh. It's also a very stunning No Country for Old Men is excitingly absorbing and grabs your attention with the main focus of this film played by the mysterious and frightening character being acted out by Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh. It's also a very stunning visual with sustainable balanced violence and mild language, as well with its spine tingling paced length. Its 2 hrs of pure western-world acting, escpecially played by Tommy Lee Jones. Although, it got kind of wonky when it shows scenes in the city but not in the wild west. The first time ever a film actually focuses on desperado crime. The Coen Brothers brings us something new to the big screen. Its something so extraordinary. Its the western masterpiece of 2007: No Country for Old Men. Hang on, its going to be an experience of your life. Just don't eat too much popcorn. It might ruin your appetite, and ruin the whole film.… Expand

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nic-Nov 13, 2007

best of all the coen's serious films

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ETayNov 13, 2007

I really don't see what all the hype is about? There is very little story arc and zero character development. The movie is nothing more than schlock horror dressed up as a cult film because of great casting and beautiful cinematography. I really don't see what all the hype is about? There is very little story arc and zero character development. The movie is nothing more than schlock horror dressed up as a cult film because of great casting and beautiful cinematography. Note to female viewers all but 2 of the great reviews are by men; it is hugely violent and when the movie obscurely ends you are left feeling … Expand

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JayK.Nov 13, 2007

Just saw an advance screeing last night and all I can say is...well there aren't any words to say except what an incredible piece of film making. Javier Bardem is chilling (enough said!), Josh Brolin gives a great performance as a man Just saw an advance screeing last night and all I can say is...well there aren't any words to say except what an incredible piece of film making. Javier Bardem is chilling (enough said!), Josh Brolin gives a great performance as a man trying to compete with forces beyond his control and Tommy Lee Jones gives humanity to a character that tries to do what is right against a scoiety that has changed significantly. This could be the Coen's finest.… Expand

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MarcusF.Nov 12, 2007

Great movie, loved it, wonderful plot and well done story.

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ChrisR.Nov 12, 2007

Definitely one of the best Coen films yet. I'd say it's at least equal to Raising Arizona, Fargo, and The Big Lebowski, if not better than all of them.

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PaulCNov 12, 2007

An excellent movie, Javier Bardem gives one of the creepiest performances in all the Coen brothers movies. One of the best movies of the year. Note to DWilly, the movie takes place in 1980, not in contemporary times. Both the dialogue and An excellent movie, Javier Bardem gives one of the creepiest performances in all the Coen brothers movies. One of the best movies of the year. Note to DWilly, the movie takes place in 1980, not in contemporary times. Both the dialogue and the environment make that pretty clear (old cars, phones, coins, etc.)… Expand

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JesseLNov 12, 2007

DWilly, the movie doesn't take place now, it takes place a little over twenty years ago. Pay closer attention. Awesome movie. Brilliant. People who say that the ending is unsatisfactory may have missed the point. It isn't about DWilly, the movie doesn't take place now, it takes place a little over twenty years ago. Pay closer attention. Awesome movie. Brilliant. People who say that the ending is unsatisfactory may have missed the point. It isn't about Moss, the money, or any of the other characters. It is about Tommy Lee Jones losing his faith in humanity and his belief in their being a point. Hence the name and the ending.… Expand

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NathanT.Nov 12, 2007

A masterpiece that is every bit on the same level as the Coen Brother's "Fargo." It's a thrilling moral and ethical lesson disguised as a chase movie. Javier Berdam is mesmerizing as the villain, while Tommy Lee Jones and Josh A masterpiece that is every bit on the same level as the Coen Brother's "Fargo." It's a thrilling moral and ethical lesson disguised as a chase movie. Javier Berdam is mesmerizing as the villain, while Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin are riveting as the good guy and the harder to define character, respectively. This is one of the few perfect movies I've ever seen and it already stands as one of the great theater-going experiences of my life.… Expand

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JackF.Nov 12, 2007

Wow! Mesmerizing! Brilliant from the opening scene to the poignant and bleak conclusion. Unfortunately, a certain core of movie fans will stay home. This is a very violent film! There will be others that will leave the theater disappointed Wow! Mesmerizing! Brilliant from the opening scene to the poignant and bleak conclusion. Unfortunately, a certain core of movie fans will stay home. This is a very violent film! There will be others that will leave the theater disappointed or bewildered with the conclusion. The Coen's were faithful to the Cormac McCarthy book. Any other ending ruins the basic premise: it's about the way life was and the way life is. If I hadn't read the book I may feel like many of you.… Expand

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DanB.Nov 12, 2007

Fantastic film on all levels. However the only reason I am voting is to let DWilly know that the film takes play in 1980. Therefore the lead character would have been in Vietnam just at the right time. Pay a little more attention next time. Fantastic film on all levels. However the only reason I am voting is to let DWilly know that the film takes play in 1980. Therefore the lead character would have been in Vietnam just at the right time. Pay a little more attention next time. Coens, out!… Expand

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natebNov 12, 2007

DWilly, you are an idiot. Neither the film, nor the book on which it was based, is "contemporary." NCFOM is set in 1980. The references to Nam, along with countless other lines of dialogue and set pieces, are meant to clue you in to this. DWilly, you are an idiot. Neither the film, nor the book on which it was based, is "contemporary." NCFOM is set in 1980. The references to Nam, along with countless other lines of dialogue and set pieces, are meant to clue you in to this. It's too bad you missed this, since it may have helped you to understand the entire fantastic film a bit better.… Expand

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MikeK.Nov 12, 2007

The Coens are back in top form with this one, their best since Fargo, if not their best ever. Brilliant dialogue and excellent performances throughout (especially Bardem's villain, who's incredibly creepy). And to DWilly, who said The Coens are back in top form with this one, their best since Fargo, if not their best ever. Brilliant dialogue and excellent performances throughout (especially Bardem's villain, who's incredibly creepy). And to DWilly, who said Josh Brolin's character would have been in combat at age five: the movie is set in 1980 (watch the scene with the coin-flip in the gas station again), so assuming Brolin's character is around 40 years old, he would have been around 25 in 1965, more than old enough to serve in Vietnam.… Expand

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ErakNov 12, 2007

It's basically Fargo in Texas, only infinately darker and containing one of the most frightening villains in film history. It's great to see the Coens back in form after years of lackluster output. Note to DWilly--though not stated It's basically Fargo in Texas, only infinately darker and containing one of the most frightening villains in film history. It's great to see the Coens back in form after years of lackluster output. Note to DWilly--though not stated in the film, the story takes place in 1980. It helps explain how Brolin and Harrelson are 'Nam vets and appear so young.… Expand

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WWNov 12, 2007

It's the kind of film that simultaneously entertains, then prods the viewer and pushes him until it hurts. But it is not devoid of purpose. Many will miss the expansive call of this film because they are symbolically wrapped up tightly It's the kind of film that simultaneously entertains, then prods the viewer and pushes him until it hurts. But it is not devoid of purpose. Many will miss the expansive call of this film because they are symbolically wrapped up tightly within the film. Many will scratch their head and wish for a happy, nicely packaged ending. But this is a film for those who don't need spoon fed morals and dumbed down endings. This is a film to awaken and warn us; to encourage and yet haunt us.… Expand

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DMilNov 11, 2007

The film making here is flawless. The performances, spot on! The locations were textured and retrospectively American. The film had a subversively liberal subtext which is a little cliche'. 2 problems for me were in it's general The film making here is flawless. The performances, spot on! The locations were textured and retrospectively American. The film had a subversively liberal subtext which is a little cliche'. 2 problems for me were in it's general relevance and the (sorry) contrived story. By the end, I knew where it was headed and couldn't wait for it to be there. It will grow on me. Not the subtext, but its wonderful ability to create tension through memorable images and twisted air blasts.… Expand

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JonathanF.Nov 11, 2007

great, really great. tense. the ending kind of caught me off guard so i missed what was said.. it kind of had a bit of a lag before the great conclusion. other than that it was great.

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SteveHNov 11, 2007

My biggest problem with this movie, is that it is not at the Fargo level. The critics are over hyping this movie. The acting is great but I got tired of Kelly Maconald's character, Your southern, naive and not too smart, ok, I get it. My biggest problem with this movie, is that it is not at the Fargo level. The critics are over hyping this movie. The acting is great but I got tired of Kelly Maconald's character, Your southern, naive and not too smart, ok, I get it. Where Fargo tied up most of the loose ends, this movie leaves you wondering.… Expand

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AlexP.Nov 11, 2007

This movie is in huge danger of being over-praised. It is an expertly made crime-gone-wrong western, but it is not a masterpiece and I'm not sure it's even great. The movie (and this probably issues from the book) seeks to be more This movie is in huge danger of being over-praised. It is an expertly made crime-gone-wrong western, but it is not a masterpiece and I'm not sure it's even great. The movie (and this probably issues from the book) seeks to be more than a genre story. About 70 minutes in, it starts to become an existential fable about how Death waits on the other side of the door for us all. And though it starts with thrilling efficiency, it finishes with needless scenes and dubious monologues about dreams, fathers, and the hazards of police work. Josh Brolin is tremendous but when he disappears, the momentum peters out. Great movies have great endings. This movie does not finish so wonderfullyl. Critics will admire it; audiences will be puzzled.… Expand

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KevinL.Nov 11, 2007

Best American movie of the year, no doubt. Great contribution to the Western genre. NOT a Coen "black comedy," though, so I wish some critics would start reading it for the tragic contemplation about evil that it was written and directed to be.

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JoshBNov 10, 2007

Be warned: this is the kind of film that most professional critics go nuts for. It's well-made, but in the end, not very satisfying (and not even close to the best work of Cohen Brothers, which I love). I agree with the the reviews from Be warned: this is the kind of film that most professional critics go nuts for. It's well-made, but in the end, not very satisfying (and not even close to the best work of Cohen Brothers, which I love). I agree with the the reviews from the Washington Post and The Hollywood Reporter. The rest are just happy to see something that's better than the crap Hollywood usually churns out.… Expand

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ChrisK.Nov 10, 2007

Ridiculously good. 'No Country' will get under your skin and stay there; the Coen brothers' best since "Fargo."

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DWillyNov 9, 2007

This movie makes the list of all time promising films that derail into crap. I know the critical numbers are high because the filmmaking is very strong (apart from using Josh Brolin, who just isn't up to the task, nevermind being This movie makes the list of all time promising films that derail into crap. I know the critical numbers are high because the filmmaking is very strong (apart from using Josh Brolin, who just isn't up to the task, nevermind being repeatedly referred to in this contemporary setting as a Viet Nam vet, which would have put him in combat at around age five), but you can't, not only jerk the rug out from underneath your audience, but then go at them with a baseball bat as the story becomes devoid of clarity, humanity or point.… Expand

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THATMOVIEGUYNov 9, 2007

Great movie! I don't have anything else to say on this one.

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GeorgeMNov 9, 2007

Brilliant film with an abrupt, unsatisfactory conclusion. Outstanding performances for all involved.

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ProgGrrlNov 9, 2007

A fantastic film. See it twice. Incredible artistry at work on all levels.

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AaronS.Nov 7, 2007

The best film of 2007.

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DKNov 7, 2007

Brilliant. One of the best films this year. Barden will lead a slew of Academy Award nominations.

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SusanG.Nov 7, 2007

Run when you see Javier coming!!! This film had me on my seat almost the whole time. No second guessing the outcome either. Just a well developed morality and mortality tale.

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