From a good novel by Cormac McCarthy, rewritten by the Coens, favoring the action a'la Western, but instead of cowboys and gunslingers, we have drug dealers.

Rating: 7/10 (15 July 2013)

I have no doubt that the Coen brothers, despite being somewhat irregular, have talent. Following their work wonders such as "Miller's Crossing," "The Big Lebowski", "Barton Fink" and "Fargo", they are now hogging all the awards with a Western-like thriller that features a not too original story though really exciting.
The game of cats and dogs or cats and mice (call it what you want) is the basis of the plot, simple, nothing new but please note how the Coen brothers packed the story into a good film. We can almost all say that "No Country for Old Men" has all it takes to be a great film.
Let's start from its hypnotic photography. It's really brutal with near- desert landscapes that reminds us of the glorious days of classic western films. Next, we continue with its amazing soundtrack, or the awesome script, full of goodies and other nice treats.
The cast is also well-chosen, the indescribable chemistry between the cool Josh Brolin and pure evil Javier Bardem is simply spectacular. We should also remember Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson (in a short but flawless performance) as supporting casts.
Another best thing about this film would be its perfectly measured pace. The script is just beautifully structured. I love how Joel and Ethan Coen alternate the situations through some clever film direction and editing, slowing down and speeding up at times. I also adore the visualized violence, brutal but still not gory.
In conclusion, "No Country For Old Men" offers us a realistic approach and meticulous details so that beneath a classic Western action format so that not only do they revitalize the Western genre, but also making it a raw and unique experience.