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Thursday, February 21, 2008

No Country for Old Men (2007)

No Country for Old Men (2007)

Director: The Coen Bros.
Writer: The Coen Bros. (based on a novel by Cormac McCarthy)
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin
Director of Photography: Roger Deakins

When a small time hunter (Brolin) from a tiny town in Texas witnesses the aftermath of a drug-deal gone wrong, he takes the money from a dead man. This leads him to be stalked by a ruthless killer (Bardem) while the old sheriff of a small town (Jones) tries to piece it all together.

Writing
5.0/5.0

Brilliantly written! A gripping plot, with fast-paced action, amazing characters, and intense dialouge.

Directing
4.5/5.0

The Coen brothers do it again! They bring this story to life with clever camera angles and set the mood to increase the tension.

Acting
5.0/5.0

Bardem stunningly plays a ruthless killer, allowing you to empathize with him even with his lack of postive qualities. Jones and Brolin also do a fantastic job.

Cinematography/Sound
4.0/5.0

Stunning panoramic shots, eerie shadows and brilliant use of reflections.

Editing
4.0/5.0

Cuts together well, using quick shots in the action-packed parts, and slow but still intense shots during the slow parts.

Overall
90%

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