No Country For Old Men

Tonight I was finally able to see the highly acclaimed motion picture, "No Country For Old Men." It is a story of a botched drug deal in West Texas during the 1980's. Directed by the Cohen Brothers (Bad Santa, O Brother Where Art Thou? and Fargo) it is an adaptdation of a popular novel. The film's nihilistic sentiments overwelm the characters. I have one word to describe this film, "Intense." The role of Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) is perhaps the best performance of 2007. Acting as a psychopathic killer, Bardem methodically hunts those who get in his way. Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin both have strong performances in the movie. Jone's performance as Sherriff Ed Tom Bell might be his best yet, as he attempts to understand the nature of man and expresses his fultility to combat it. Josh Brolin's role as Llewelyn Moss who stumbles upon a suitcase full of money and is thrust into the plot. Down on his luck, a lousy hunter, and full of pride, Moss decides to take the money and casts his life into the hands of fate. In a famous line, Moss remarks "You can't stop what's coming" and the audience is left thinking the same thing.

This movie may not leave audiences fulfilled in the ending but such is life. This is truely the best movie of the year and I am sure it will be nominated for Best Picture. A film not for the weary, this movie is very violent and very suspenseful. It is an absoulte thriller and I recommend it if you are tired of typical hollywood release. A entralling story that will leave each person questioning the course of humanity, No Country For Old Men is a powerful, monumental, and introspective examination of reality.