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Why you should see "No Country for Old Men"
February 4, 2008I'll admit, I didn't watch the Super Bowl.
Actually, I watched about the last 2 minutes of the first half and the halftime show at a restaurant in Grapevine, but the audio wasn't up so I couldn't hear Tom Petty.
That's probably a good thing... I'm pretty sure that Tom Petty died in 1995. And my girlfriend they glued a beard to his mummified face.
Instead... her and I jetted down to the metroplex for an afternoon of goofing around town and eventually went to a theater and watched "No Country for Old Men" by Joel and Ethan Coen.
Now... I want to tell everyone right off the bat that this movie isn't for everyone. This is a film for people who enjoy a discerning film experience.
But I am a big Coen brothers fan. Some of their other movies include some of my fave. movies of all time.
Raising Arizona
O Brother where art though
Fargo
...among others.
I have to say though... I think this is their greatest film. Everything about it is really really awesome, although it stays within the boundaries of their normal themes in film-making.
Everybody who wants to see a great film should go see this one. What's funny is, I wonder how many of the 15-20 other people in the theater last night really GOT it. The ending is relatively... classic Coen brothers, which is quick and nearly confusing.
It certainly leaves you wondering... was that it? Of course, any veteran of the Coen brothers knows that is pretty much their mode of operation.
But the stats speak for themselves. I found out firsthand why this film is up for so many Oscars this year. There's a good chance that this is going to win multiple awards.
It's up for:
Best Achievement in Cinematography
Best Achievement in Directing
Best Achievement in Editing
Best Achievement in Sound
Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
I'm pretty sure that it's going to win at least one of the major awards. Probably best directing. Most likely best supporting actor.
Javier Bardem's portrayal of the scary Anton Chigurh (who's body count in the movie is pretty high) was about the creepiest thing I've seen in a long time.
I'm not saying... I'm just saying... that may be the best character ever from the Coen brothers. And that's saying something.
Do yourself a freaking service and go watch this film. Then go watch "There will be blood." That's next on my list since it's probably the only real competition to "No Country".
Posted by Jason Palmer at 7:51 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Cormac McCarthy - he had something to do with the amazing movie - his books are great.
