No Country for Old Men
(2007):
What’s It About?: Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) stumbles across $2 Million in cash, and decides to keep it, which gets him in with some very bad people, specifically the methodical maniac Antoine Chigurh (Javier Bardem). Even with the sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) looking out for him, it’s looking like Moss may be in well over his head.
How Good Is It?: Technically, its brilliant. Its got an engaging story, the cinematography is gorgeous and the actors are all fantastic. No doubt about it, the Coen Brothers have provided the audience with another great film. But it’s over my head. Through most of the film, it’s easily acceptable and perfectly creepy: A perfect thriller. But for the finale, the Coen’s decided to leave most everybody scratching their heads. Loose ends are not only left loose, they’re practically frayed. Were it not the Coens, I’d feel I’d been cheated; but because it’s the Coens, I’m just assuming they are a lot smarter than I am.
Was it Best Picture?:
I don’t know. It’s a beautiful
valentine to film snobs, whilst remaining mostly accessible to everyone
else. Likewise for competitor
There Will Be Blood. But I was more
enamored with Juno. In a lot of
ways, this Oscar battle was between the heart (Juno) and the mind (No Country),
and in the end, the mind prevailed.
I’m not complaining, though.
As I said, I simply don’t know.
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