A good but extremely frustrating film.

Rating: 7/10 (3 July 2009)

I am trying to work out how I feel about this film. It is a beautifully shot film. The acting is good and it story isn't predictable and the direction is well done. Normally I would love all that kind of thing but the film feels unsatisfying.
Some of the characters are built up really well, others such as Woody Harrelson's character Carson Wells just seen to be added for no real reason. I got extremely frustrated with the way a couple of the story arcs in the film ended, even though I am sure the Coens did it on purpose, but I can't see what they achieved from it.
No country for old men is good but after the hype and Oscar success I was hoping for much more.