Prepare to be speechless

Rating: 10/10 (21 November 2007)

10 out of 10... most of the time when I see a review with 10 out of 10 I disregard it as a disingenuous momentary grandeur. However, No Country for Old Men is a fantastic movie. But why? Why is this movie so great... it's been out merely 1 week and it's already the 55th best movie ever made as of 11/21. To follow the same outline as the plot, the answer to that question is complicated.
No Country for Old Men follows a lucky middle aged welder who happens to be in the right place at the right time (or wrong time). Throughout the movie, you follow protagonists and antagonists - the lines between them are blurred, and you never quite know who to keep sympathy for, and who to feel animosity towards. The real gem of this movie is how realistic each character is portrayed. The viewer will feel a deep connection with every single character that is introduced. The movie is filled with emotion, surprises, twists, and momentary quips of humor. The atmosphere created by the director is truly something to cherish, this movie hits the perfect pitch when it comes to this - a true rarity in todays motion picture industry.
If you find my review a bit ambiguous, then I've prepared you well. A good movie makes the viewer feel insignificant and truly a spectator - and you will not be disappointed in the least by this movie. I can best compare No Country for Old Men with other fantastic gems such as Pulp Fiction, and Kill Bill. But, the action, story telling, and character development is far superior. There is a reason this movie is rated so highly, it truly is a timeless instant classic - I'm still amazed by the film. One of the most important things this movie conveys is a message... but what you take from the movie is on your own accord.