Dark Masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (17 February 2014)

A local trouble maker called Llewelyn Moss played by Josh Brolin stumbles on a drug deal gone wrong. He finds 2 million dollars in a case. He has no idea that a serial killer played by Javier Bardem is after that money. The film becomes a cat and mouse game between Brolin and Bardem. Bardem is chilling in this supporting role. He is a killer who can't be reasoned with. The direction from the Coen's is masterful. So many well crafted quiet scenes where you are holding your breath explode into violence. The screenplay was so well done and constructed very well. You are on the edge of your seat most of the film. Tommy Lee Jones is also great as sheriff trying to track down Bardem and warn Brolin's character. The cinematography is amazing to look at. The performances were great. Especially Bardem in the Oscar winning supporting role. It totally deserved best picture at the Oscars for 2007. I highly recommend this film.