Brilliant violence

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2012)

Almost everyone but my wife has seen this movie. I love Josh Brolin in this - he projects an air of invincibility - but, of course is overcome by the ultimate bad ass - Anton. The weapons choice is great - using the bolt gun shows that Anton has no more respect for the poor souls he dispatches than he would for a helpless animal. Anton's sense of morals (amorals) is chilling - "I promised your husband that I would kill you." (So naturally I cannot go back on my word.)
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"You don't have to do this!" - the words of the desperate about to be victim before every psychopathic killer who is about to do them in. Of course they have to do it - that's what makes them psychopaths. And Anton says "They all say that." He's right & it never convinces the killer to do otherwise. I'd like to see one where the killer said "You know? You are right - go ahead & leave." Now that would be a surprise.
Needless to say, I loved the movie (Probably 2nd or 3rd time I have seen it.) The Coen Brothers are great - very quirky - amazing. I am surprised that "No Country" won as many Academy Awards as it did - it does not espouse the usual far left liberal bull, nor does it glorify the gay life style - those are the prevailing themes in the movies that Hollywood loves.
Finally Tommy Lee Jones is at his best in the role of the Sheriff. Many funny irreverent lines - makes a little fun of his deputy. One of his best roles.
If you are OK with the violence, this is a must see. DonB