Review of No Country for Old Men (2007) by Damjan R — 17 Feb 2014
I'm not much of Coen Brothers fan and it's down to that I just haven't got around to it. No Country for Old Men, having watched it twice now, is very good, but it's essentially not something I could enjoy if it wasn't that good.
The humor was off putting, the heightened style is an acquired taste to be sure & it's more philosophical questions are out of my scope of understanding. The film's energy is high, despite being a rather slow paced affair, but this is due to the very precise direction.
The acting is really good, as all of the principals seem like they were born into these characters. The writing is definitely not to my liking in terms of dialogue, but the structure of the film flows well and the story is constructed in a way that aids contemplation.
The motif of blood is wonderfully introduced and carried throughout, some of the character work plays fast and loose, but given the stylized nature of the film, I guess it's outside of the complaint zone.
It's a simple enough film with complex implications, which are not shown in a satisfying way, at least for me. If you're in search of something different, give it a try.
This review of No Country for Old Men (2007) was written by Damjan R on 17 Feb 2014.
No Country for Old Men has generally received very positive reviews.
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