Disappointing

Rating: 5/10 (23 April 2008)

With all the hype surrounding this movie, I was expecting something much better. In general, the movie was well made, the acting was strong and the cinematography was excellent. What ruined the movie for me were several things (spoiler alert):
There were far too many coincidences and/or unlikely (if not impossible) events. While the transmitter is an explanation (though even that's a stretch) as to how Chigurh could have found Moss at the motel, how did the Mexicans know he was there? How did Carson Wells find Moss in Mexico and how would Chigurh know both of them were there since the transmitter was gone by then? Wells finding the money was another huge stretch. I could go on with several more example but others have pointed them out. Suspending disbelief is one thing but this was just sloppy.
I have no problems with movies with endings that leave parts of the plot unresolved or don't tie things together neatly. What I didn't like about this ending was the sheriff babbling on about some dream he had. What a weak and boring way to end a film! Half way through his scene I was making a mental note to myself not to bore anyone ever again by describing my dreams to them. I had never realized before how boring it is to listen to someone go on and on about some dream, especially when its implied that the dream has some profound meaning.
There are far too many flaws in this movie - it's way overrated.