Superb!!! This Years Best Picture

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2008)

If last year was any indication of things to come, then I expect that this years Oscars will follow in the same footsteps. "No Country For Old Men" is an instant classic, a masterpiece in all forms of film-making. From the cinematography, to the sound, to the excellent acting, to the screenplay, The Coens have a unique style of directing, and are worthy of a spot among some of the best. In my opinion, even though Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin gave performances of a lifetime, I believe Tommy Lee Jones walks away with the glory. I hope his performance wont be overshadowed by the crazy characteristics of Anton Chigurh. Many people now a days, only look for pure entertainment. Although, this film is a gripping tale that keeps you glowed to your chair and contains plenty of action and violence, the one thing people in our days don't take into consideration is those scenes with important monologues. This film starts out with one of the best monologues I've seen in a film. Also another important scene in the film where Tommy Lee Jones' character visits a friend or family of his, not really sure, and discuss his retirement, this particular scene made me fall in love with this movie, the way it was directed, edited, scripted, and acted. To me this scene is the most important in the movie and I hope it goes recognized. I hope the Academy doesn't overlook this film because of its grittiness and tough to watch violence. I hope this film doesn't follow in the steps of other great crime tales as Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas, and Fargo to name a few. My Best Picture, and rooting for the Coens all the way. Lets bring that Oscar where it belongs