Review of No Country for Old Men (2007) by Michael R — 12 Jun 2015

This film is brilliant in so many ways, I don't know where to begin. The screenplay adaptation of McCarthy's novel is excellent. A cat and mouse tail of relentless murder and unstoppable violence.

Josh Brolin played Llewelyn Moss so convincingly, that you actually are rooting for him throughout the film. Javier Bardem takes the prize for one of the most evil and sinister characters in recent history! An excellent casting choice, Bardem is the fearful constant in the calculating and suspenseful pace of the film.

Seemingly unstoppable, he tracks down Moss relentlessly. Tommy Lee Jones is so admirable as the sheriff trying to help Moss, that he kind of represents the sanity that still exists in other parts of the world.

A sentimental figure, he know that his time is coming both in leaving the police dept. and perhaps life itself. A slower yet powerful pace is how the movie unfolds, but it is totally effective. The Coen brothers really got this one right and is a much missed effort given their work in the following years.

I have found that people get thrown by the movie title. They think that it is like a slow country movie or something similar. Do not judge by a title! This film is worth a view and the numerous shocking plot twists make it all the more enjoyable!