Review of No Country for Old Men (2007) by Lawrence Toppman for Charlotte Observer — 23 Jul 2013
The Coen brothers have never really accepted the idea that a movie has to have a plot. Offbeat characters, sure. Oblique dialogue that sounds meaningful and occasionally is so, absolutely. Eye-catching cinematography and a subtle, mood-reinforcing soundtrack, no question.
Irony layered on thickly as cheese in good lasagna, yes. But a narrative that makes sense from end to end? Well, one doesn't have room for everything.
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This review of No Country for Old Men (2007) was written by Lawrence Toppman and published by Charlotte Observer on 23 Jul 2013.
No Country for Old Men has generally received very positive reviews.
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