The last film that compelled me to go back and watch it multiple times (3) in a theater was No Country for Old Men (2007). In my opinion, this is as close to a perfect cinematic venture as you will find. The Coen brothers wrote and directed this, based on the Cormac McCarthy novel (from 2005) of the same title. The Coens have made some good movies in their day, but this ranks as their best…easily.
The film is also perfectly cast, with Tommy Lee Jones in a role that he seemed destined to play, as well as Woody Harrelson. The lead actors, Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin, are on the top of their games. Although Bardem is playing the villain in the upcoming James Bond movie, I doubt any role or film either he or Brolin do will ever come close to touching this.
No Country for Old Men is the quintessential drop-what-you-are-doing-and-watch-it-tonight film. I would describe the story and plot, but that would not be doing the film justice. The larger life themes, and the simplicity and beauty with which the film addresses them, are what makes this a masterpiece. I have this as easily one of the top five films I have ever seen.
It is hard to believe that it has been nearly five years since its release.
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So much symbolism in this movie. Great indeud.
Yep. I agree. Great flick.
agreed, three thumbs up.
I respectfully ask that anyone on this chat give me a cohesive explanation of the movie’s conclusion…ANYONE…there is not a critic alive who did not find this baffling….Otherwise a highlight for all involved.
The pointlessness of existence is only understood by old men. Hope that helps.
Thanks for reminding me to see this film. Will definitely watch it in upcoming weeks.
Dramatic
OK it’s on the list. It was on the list of course, but I never got around to it.
Hands down, one of the Best of the Best!
Very brutal and outright scary. Held me on the edge of my seat as I have seen those cattle/pig killers at work IN REALTIME.