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%
