Be a lesson to curiosity

Rating: 9/10 (2 February 2008)

When Llewelyen Moss (Josh Brolin steals) steal's money from the bloody aftermath of a suspected drug deal went wrong, clean up man Anton Chigurgh (Javier Bardem) in sent in. Wonderfully simplistic and brilliantly acted, the Cohens recent effort is a fine lesson in how a film can tell you little about the plot and still keep you hooked. There are no backstories to the characters, yet the depth added to them by solid performances. The films is stunningly shot, set against southern deserts giving you a sense of helplessness as the heat beats down on our protagonist. The plot isn't bogged down by complexities, however it opens up discussion as very little is explained. The Cohens have succeeded in a film that entraps you with suspense. You my not be on the edge of your seat throughout the film, but you will be rooted to it.