Review of No Country for Old Men (2007) by Filius S — 13 Dec 2015
No Country for Old Men tells the story of a redneck dude who finds a bag filled with two million from a botched drug exchange in the middle of a desert. Tommy Lee Jones stars as a grizzled old sheriff who finds the crime scene sans cash and tries to piece together what went wrong.
Meanwhile, hot on the trail of the cash, is Anton Chigurh, a sociopathic enforcer who uses a cattle gun for everything from a tool to kill, right down to a door key. The story becomes a long-winded game of cat and mouse, with the redneck running to freedom, Jones in pursuit, and Chigurh relentlessly following behind.
The film, from the Coen brothers, features their signature auteur styles; this time embodying the desolate nature of the desert and southern Americana. It shows a world of crime that is not often explored, and explores the folly of man's greed. The cinematography is great, the acting is top notch, and there's next to no music in the film, creating a beautiful ambiance that really sells the film.
TL;DR - 8/10.
The film is pretty brilliant. It's got a unique style, and has a great pace. Everyone should watch it at least once.
This review of No Country for Old Men (2007) was written by Filius S on 13 Dec 2015.
No Country for Old Men has generally received very positive reviews.
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