The Best Film I've Seen In Years

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 2008)

Powerful. Phenomenal. Dark. Thought provoking. These are just some of the words that describe No Country For Old Men. When the lights dimmed in the theater, I had no idea what I was about to see. Some people loved it, and some people hated it. The first half-hour of the film is slow and brutal, with minimal dialogue between characters. During those first thirty minutes about three people of the twenty-some that were there got up and left, so if you are looking for a fast-paced thrill-ride action film, don't bother seeing it. Not that there aren't parts that are tense, or that there's no action, it's just that these parts are separated by slower, less thrilling scenes.
No Country is done in much the same style as Fargo (another excellent Coen Brother's film). Though not near as much dialogue as Fargo, it reflects its grisly, dark style. Because of the grotesque and graphic nature of the film, I strongly recommend that you don't take your children (13 and under) to see it. The cast of No Country gives outstanding performances, and though sparse, the dialogue is often witty and always frank and to the point.
I can't recommend this film highly enough. It doesn't have the common Hollywood clichés, and the screenplay is just outstanding. See this film. Love it or hate it, you need to see it.