Aging sheriff tracks psycho. Psycho tracks thief.

Rating: 8/10 (16 April 2008)

I really enjoyed this movie. I am neither a gun nut nor a nihilist. What I found refreshing was the DEPTH, pace and even fearless moments of quiet. I say DEPTH because I was inclined to have stimulating conversations about the deeper meaning of the film with friends that resulted in satisfying revelations. I say "fearless" because the film actually slowed down and let the audience just DRINK IN the landscape, expressions and well spoken words at key moments that kept the pacing satisfying. That takes bravery because it creates a "naked" moment for the film maker. Some critics complain that is is a movie of too much "darkness." Great tragedies are rare nowadays. Not all truthful "medicine" can or should be served with a big dollop of corn syrup, cotton candy and/or the powdered sugar of sensationalistic, thoughtless, comfortable characters and ideas.