No Country for Old Men (2008, DVD)

I absolutely loved this movie, so much that I've seen it 4 times. This is a typical Coen Brothers movie, much in the same class as Fargo or even Raising Arizona where as there's much talking and dry, dark humor in between the action and excessive violence. But what makes this movie fantastic are Brolin and Bartram. Both of their charecter's are played to the hilt and from two seperate sides of the fence.
Brolin is the good old boy cowboy/blue collar guy who stumbles across a drug deal gone wrong and a satchel full of money. With all the participants in the deal dead or near death, he does what every intelligent American would do, take the money and lay low. Unfortunately for him, his identity is discovered (because he offers one of the dying drug dealers water when he stupidly returns to the scene of the crime)and then the movie becomes a cat and mouse chase, with the cold blooded killer Bartram hot on Brolin's tail. I don't want to spoil the movie if you haven't seen it but Bartram is incredible as a psycho homicidal killer who is both scary and innovated in his killing ways. The blood and gore are filmed both close up and graphically, so it's not for those with weak stomachs.
If I can say anything negative about the film, it's the open ending to the film and not having the knowledge of what happens to Bartram's charecter. Even with those factors, the film is both mesmerizing and stylish, and I give it two thumbs up for all those who like both the Coen brothers and shoot-em up intelligent films. Don't miss this one !

If you liked Fargo, you'll love this one !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well photographed with an untraditional ending..somewhat scary to think that there are people like these walking the street. Some parts are improbable but, this is a movie, not a documentary.

This is a confused and bloody exercise in wasting film; it has no plot. It is a waste of time watching it and a waste of electricity. To be “catchy”, they came up with the ridiculous idea of using an air gun to kill people--who patiently stand there and let the killer do his thing.

it was just strange. i did not get it at all i like tommy lee jones but this was not like him and he wasnt even hardly in the movie but they show his picture to throw you off so people will buy it

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Movie was not what we expected in story line but the action was non stop. Thanks

A 'Nam vet stumbles upon a dope deal gone wrong in southern Texas. He finds the money and tries to make a new life for himself and his wife. But a contract killer has been hired to get the money back. The killer has a sense of duty and no sense of humor. The sheriff tries to help, but is always two steps behind. Anyone near this case/situation becomes DEAD, with the exception of a gent who runs a gas station and guesses "heads"... he didn't know what "tails" whould have brought him. It's a battle of attricion, the vet and killer go on and on. A trail of blood weaves thoughout this movie. Which is why I rate this as a "4". There is no resolution at the end. This is a sad excuse for a sequel. It's a good movie, but lacks a proper ending. I felt robbed when the title credits rolled at the end.

Very good Tommy Lee Jones movie. Keeps you on the edge of your seat guessing. I was always surprised by how the culprits knew where to find their victim.

A different thriller. The killer looked more like Willy Wonka than a psycopath, but brutal none the less. Tommy Lee Jones is always great. Enjoyed very much.

Really great movie. Totally enjoyed it. I would rather own it than just rent it. I like any movie with Tommy Lee Jones in it.

This film is worth watching for the magnificent personification of evil by a deserved Oscar winner Javier Bardem alone. His character must rank as one of the most chilling of screen villians, and will visit you in your nightmares when you switch off the lights and go to bed.
One star lost due to a couple of lapses in the story, which I wont elaborate on for spoiling the viewing.
Very similar to Fargo in so much as: magnificent use of landscape (this time desert instead of snow); great characterisation; and a law enforcement officer as the central figure trying to make sense of a crime leading to a spiralling body count.
Superb ensemble cast including Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson and Kelly Macdonald. (Tommy Lee Jones as lead actor is not required for most of the first half).
The Cohen Brothers have again proved that they are amongst the finest film makers working in the world today.

This is one of the best movies I have watched in a long time...excellent book, excellent movie - an academy award winner, how could you lose?

I've always been a fan of the Coen brothers, but that has nothing to do with how I feel about the movie. I will say that this is the best movie (next to Fargo) they've made. I wanted to see No Country For Old Men because, like you, I was wondering what the big deal was. I hate hype, and I'm not a fan of Westerns. First, let me say that the plot is excellent - near flawless. Quick summary: A man out hunting comes across the crime scene of a drug deal gone wrong, finds two million dollars, decides to keep it, and an unstoppable assassin is hired to track him down and get the money back. It's a bit more complex, but that's all I'll give away. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen the entire time I watched it. This film makes you nervous and anxious from beginning to end. To top it off, one of the scariest villains ever! I won't explain too much but I will say the 'bad guy' is overly intriguing. Every time he was in a scene I was biting my nails! Tommy Lee Jones was perfect, along with the rest of the cast. Wonderful cinematography!!! The entire movie is a thrilling cat and mouse chase, a story of coincidence and chance, and a portrayal of the good, the bad, and the in between. It's a great DVD to own because you'll want to watch it over and over again (like I did)! It's about as good as movies get.

I'd say two thumbs up as the few of us with an attention span greater then a nats will surely appreciate this type of story/film.
You'll relate with every character all the while the picture has your butt glued to your favorite chair. I could spin for many many more lines but see for yourself......:)

I have to say i don't get all the whoopLa about this movie.
I just saw it an not figure why it is the Best picture of the year????? Why Javier Bardem won an Oscar for it. He hardly talked and all he did what shoot anyone he cam in contact with.
The pace was so slow that one of the people i was with fell asleep. of the 5 people watching it not one liked it.
Slow and it had no point except to shoot people.

IF YOU HAVEN`T RENTED OR BOUGHT IT YET ....what are you waiting for?????!!!!! great movie !!!!! action packed ,great story ...don`t let this one pass you by grab it up

My kind of film, I only usually buy 5-10 DVD's a year, and this is one that I will definately be purchasing. Keeps you interested the entire movie, and I always give a movie three ratings, will I watch the movie again, will I purchase the movie when it comes available and was the movie realistically made, and this movie is yes to all. Great flick by Coen Bro's