Greatest picture I have seen in a long time

Rating: 9/10 (15 February 2008)

I just realized I have made several negative comments on pictures recently and that perhaps I should post a positive review to shake things up a bit.
After I watched this picture for the first time, I took pause and reflected on what I had just been through. That's the kind of impact the picture had on me, and it is very rare that a movie makes me take stock after I have seen it. I felt like I had experienced something when the credits were over and the picture went black. The biggest impact was Javier Bardem's portrayal of Anton Chigurh. I heard someone say that they "Were actually frightened at what might happen on the screen every time he came on screen" and I would echo the same feeling. I don't know specifically what it was, but I couldn't wait to see the movie again and I have raved to anyone that would listen about how great the movie is. I see that Javier got a Golden Globe for his role and I certainly hope he nets the Oscar as well. Smashing job by Javier and the Coen brothers and the best picture I have seen since The Departed. I gave it a 9 because I didn't care for the ending. Not to be missed!