the hunter becomes the hunted and faces the wrath of a merciless killer

Rating: 8/10 (17 July 2016)

The Coen brothers have bought to the big screen an intense thriller starring Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem. Set in Terrell County, Texas, Llewelyn Moss(Brolin) is out hunting one day when encounters the bodies of several dead men in a secluded desert. As his suspicion grows, he comes across a suitcase full of money and before he knows it, he's on the run from a brutal killer who has picked up on his trail and who will stop at nothing to get what he wants including his life.
Anton Chigurgh an evil, psychotic hit man brilliantly played by Javier Bardem skillfully tracks down Llewelyn, immediately knowing his every move. But as sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Jones}sets out to protect Moss as well as capture Chigurgh, Moss's life comes to end. Aside from the amazing directing, the film contains a great deal of suspense that succeeds at keeping you on the edge of your seat. The impossibility in predicting to what's going to happen to each of these wayward characters makes this film worth watching. While the rest of the cast give solid performances, it is Javier Bardem who truly stand out. His portraying of a murderous hit-man is intense and captivating. He consistently gives of this evil and psychotic presence so well that s its devilishly frightening.
Tommy Lee Jones as Ed Tom Bell seemed to be a bit off. There are times throughout the film where he seems to be rambling on. The narration in the beginning seemed redundant. Overall, great film filled with lots of suspense and wonderful acting. A must see for all Coen fans.