No Country For Old Men
Frustration. This was all I could feel as I walked out of the theater. The movie just … ended.
Perhaps that’s what made me enjoy this movie so much. The ending wasn’t wrapped up in a neat little package like a lot of other movies I have seen. And maybe it’s just because I’m a squeamish girl, but the entire movie kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters were so compelling, especially Mr. Creepstalk himself, Javier Bardem. The man uses an air tank and cattle gun to kill his victims. Creeepy. This has to be the performance of his career. Every time he is on screen I was uncomfortable. Hell, for most of the movie I had by hands on my cheeks, waiting to put them in front of my eyes in case something too scary happened. Not that this movie is a horror fest by any means, it just has a lot of suspense. The movie also loads up on some great scenes. The wide expanse of Texas desert and a heart stopping dog chase through a river is breathtaking. Even if the plot is disturbing, the images are truly beautiful.
Directed by the Coen Brothers and based off the novel by acclaimed American author, Cormac McCarthy, this movie will keep you thinking for weeks. I went with my boyfriend, who had already seen it once, and we were seriously discussing minute details of the film through dinner, in the car, even when we were getting ready for bed. No joke, this movie is that good. I’ve been so immersed in the story that I recently purchased the novel, hoping to discover more clues about the characters. It’s not that the movie’s ending isn’t fulfilling, it just leaves a lot of room for you to come to your own conclusions.
I would highly recommend that everyone see this movie. Then send me a line and tell me what you think it all means.