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| Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Actors: Javier Bardem, Rodger Boyce, Josh Brolin, Barry Corbin, Beth Grant
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  617 reviews
Sales Rank: 352
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 122
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6
MPN: DISD55640D
UPC: 786936746754
EAN: 0786936746754
ASIN: B00118T63C
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 11, 2008
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 Perhaps the Coens' Best November 19, 2008
I confess to being baffled by the 3.5 star rating this movie has received. I'm a longtime Coen Brothers lover and I think this is some of the best material (script-wise) that they've ever worked with - no surprise considering it's a Cormac McCarthy adaptation, but still...
As other reviewers have beaten the plot to death, I just want to make a few critical points without getting into the plot synopsis, but there may be some spoilers in here. First, this is a movie ABOUT violence, or the ubiquity of violence. Yes, it's about other things too, but this movie has been kicked around by the usual suspects quite a bit with reference to the level of violence, and frankly that's just silly. If it were violent for its own sake, I would agree there was nothing artistic about it, but it's just not. I myself am not a big fan of violence in itself, and in the first really violent scene of the film, I had to turn away. And the point of the movie (for me) is that YOU SHOULD HAVE TO TURN AWAY. Violence should be repugnant, and difficult to watch. This is timely, considering we're presently involved in two wars, and entering an era historically similar to the one portrayed in the film. I think one of Anton Chighur's lines sums it up best: "If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?" He delivers this just before he executes the profit-driven character played by Woody Harrelson, but I think the scope of that idea is much broader than that of the scene and perhaps is the underlying question in the film.
Whatever else anyone says about the film, it really is perfectly written, perfectly cast (down to the last extra), impeccably acted and beautifully filmed. It requires some thought, if you aren't just watching to enjoy the carnage, and really I think this is the most one can hope for from a film.
Riveting! November 19, 2008
An excellent movie. I would recommend it to all, but it is no film for the faint-hearted.
Like The Godfather, a film men will watch over and over again November 16, 2008
I first wrote my Amazon review of the book because, after watching this movie, I was interested to see for myself how much of the screenplay actually came word-for-word from the book.
Although many parts of the book, No Country for Old Men, appear in the movie, don't cheat yourself by missing out on the story in both media.
I mentioned, The Godfather, because I made a point of reading the Mario Puzo book after watching that movie. As always happens, the movie had to trim away scenes and characters but the heart of the story remained intact.
The Coen brothers had a lot less cutting to do from the source material in making No Country for Old Men. Regardless, the movie and the book both stand up well to repeated viewings and readings.
 Film Industry Gone Mad November 14, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
Sorry I saw the movie before I received my DVD. Poor choice for the Academy Award. No plot or sense of purpose and just a waste of time. About the same caliber as "The Hills Have Eyes." Easy to fiqure out the next scene and its foolishness. If you bought it; burn it or return it.Charlie Rose - No Country for Old Men / Michael Korda (November 16, 2007)
Quirky 'Blood Simple-'Type Coen Brothers Crime Show November 14, 2008
This movie reminded me of the Coen Brothers' first film, "Blood Simple" (1984). with its understated but quirky and violent characters, odd dialog and sudden brutality. It's an odd crime film, but that what's the Coen Brothers usually deliver us: odd and entertaining movies. Whether it's the "Best Picture Of The Year," I question, but I did find it fascinating. I liked it even more the second time.
Many times the villain is the most interesting character in a movie, and I'd have to say that's the case here, too. Javier Bardem, a Spanish actor, plays "Anton Chigurh" and this guy is one strange dude, with an even-stranger weapon. Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones are almost as intriguing. Brolin is "Llewelyn Moss," a guy out hunting one day and finds dirty money at a bloody crime scene, takes it, and is on the run from the crooks who own it. Jones is the local sheriff, "Ed Tom Bell," who actually tries to help Moss by grabbing him before the killers do. Ed Tom admits times sure have changed and deranged killers like "Anton" are totally unexplainable. To me, Jones is always a great actor to watch.
The supporting actors in here are all good, too, and also quirky....just like the Coens like them (see "Fargo" for a good example).
Another star of this film is cinematographer Roger Deakins, one of the best - if not the best - in the business. His work here really looks spectacular when viewed on Blu-Ray. This is one of the best Blu-Ray transfer I've seen.
To me, though, the highlight of this film was the dialog. Man, there were some strange sentences uttered in here with some odd grammar and expressions thrown in. Early on, I put on the English subtitles so I wouldn't miss any of it, or misinterpret what everyone said. In other words, this was not only a fun movie to watch, but to hear. It was very suspenseful most of the way as this turns out to be a long cat-and-mouse chase story. That's usually entertaining to watch, and this is no exception.
Are there flaws in here? Sure, a couple beauties, too.....but I've rambled on enough.
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