No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men
October 26
“It is a bloody and grisly film at times, but this is one of those few times where the violence and gore are not just necessary but essential. On first viewing its simply thrilling, on subsequent viewing I get the feeling this will only grow in estimation..” - Garth Franklin - Dark Horizons
“McCarthy's ferocious tale gives the Coens room to unleash their cinematic gifts, but keeps them from wandering too far afield and losing themselves in the marshes of technical prowess or easy irony.” - Christopher Orr - New Republic
Be prepared for blood and gore, but also be prepared for an exhilarating piece of cinema by two of Hollywood’s masters. Yes. this is Hollywood and yes it won Oscars and has played the mainstream circuit, but the Coen Brothers are not your usual Hollywood players. Their films have a distinctive dark and humorous edge that is ferociously compelling at its best - and this is the Coen Brothers at their best.
Enjoy the difference of all the expertise and technical skill, not to mention money and star power, of the Hollywood machine, in the hands of true originals.
The very long list of awards includes:
Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best Performance by a Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem) and Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA Awards for Best Director, Cinematography and Supporting Actor
Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actor and Best Screenplay
About
USA
2007 MA 121 mins
Directors - Joel and Ethan Coen
Cast - Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald
Distributor - Paramountl
Newsletter Review by MaryAnn Johansen, The Flik Filosopher