Violent, Gripping and a bit too long.

Rating: 8/10 (7 January 2008)

I found "NoCountry for Old Men" could have been possibly the best film of 2007 had it been some 15 minutes shorter as there were several scenes that dragged, and were very remotely connected to the plot. The photography was brilliant as the setting presented great opportunities to the Cinematographers, the lack of background music helped the suspense, and the acting of all the leads, in particular Josh Brolin, was exceptional. Sure, it is a very violent movie with more blood spilled in two hours than ever seen before (including Al Pacino's "Scarface"!), but it was gripping throughout, with the ending very surprising. The Woody Harrelson part was a bit superfluous, but Tommy Lee Jones who makes a somewnat belated appearance was in excellent form. If there is a sequel, then Hannibal Lecter will only be a memory.