Stone Cold

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

This film was pure genius. The Coen brothers are very talented. Like Fargo, this film was riveting and full of surprises. Unlike Frago, it had little, if any, humor. The cinematography was breathtaking, with scenes of the desert and big sky captivating. The protagonist, Chigurh, was relentless and you kept hoping he'd get his just desserts in a big way. This was a three-way chase film,, and had its shocking moments. Josh Brolin was excellent as the cowboy type and he carried the film in a big way. I don't know if he was nominated for an Oscar, but he should have been. Tommy Lee Jones's character seemed to epitomize the title of the film. An unforgettable classic. Chigurgh has a haunting presence. A scary, brutal, tense drama that reaches out and grabs you. There are times in a film when you wish you could intervene and step into the screen. That means you're captivated. This is one of those films. It grabs yo emotionally. What a ride.