No Country for Old Men

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No Country for Old Men

R

2007

2h 2m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Western

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93%

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While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh (Javier Bardem) picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss.

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Critics Consensus

Bolstered by powerful lead performances from Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Tommy Lee Jones, No Country for Old Men finds the Coen brothers spinning cinematic gold out of Cormac McCarthy's grim, darkly funny novel.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

11/21/2023

Roger Deakins’s cinematography is as much a star of the film as any of the cast.

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Joe Sommerlad

Independent (UK)

02/28/2018

The Coen Brothers are back with a triumphant return to form.

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Liz Hoggard

London Evening Standard

01/11/2018

The lack of respect for the body, the sheer bloody aftermath depresses me. Yes, they may handle the killing with verve and ironic tension, but this is a Coen brothers film too far.

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Martina Hirsch

Otroscines.com

10h

4/5

The fact that the story is set in 1980 changes absolutely nothing: McCarthy and the Coen brothers deliver a chilling portrait of the essence, the root, the very seed of American society. [Full review in Spanish]

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 22

4/4

No Country for Old Men is a delirious drama that often echoes such classics as Psycho, Touch of Evil, and Chinatown.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Nov 19

5/5

The folksy characters typical of the Coens’ work are perfectly juxtaposed against the ruthlessness of Bardem’s incomparable performance. Both the landscape and soundscape are simultaneously barren and rich, mirroring the understated yet powerful dialogue.

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John D

Mar 30

Arguably, one of the greatest American films of all time.

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Mike T

Mar 30

Phenomenal watching it on the big screen.

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Chris S

@Janomi 3h

No Country for Old Men is a quality piece of restrained filmmaking. Joel and Ethan Coen faithfully adapt Cormac McCarthy's novel into a tense, intelligent thriller where every choice has consequences and suspense is built through silence, framing, and patience rather than flashy action or an intrusive score. Javier Bardem delivers an unforgettable performance as Anton Chigurh, creating one of the 21st Century's greatest villains. Calm, methodical, and almost mythic, his mere presence creates tension. Josh Brolin is excellent as Llewelyn Moss, while Tommy Lee Jones provides the film's moral center through his weary reflections on a changing world. Beneath the crime story lies a thoughtful examination of fate, violence, morality, and aging. The unconventional structure and lack of a traditional climax may frustrate viewers expecting a standard chase thriller, but the writing, performances, and direction make it a remarkable and deeply rewarding film.

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Carson B.

@CB_Cinema 3d

Powered by a stellar performance from Javier Bardem, No Country for Old Men delivers a tense and gripping thriller where Anton Chigurh feels less like a man and more like an unstoppable force of nature. The supporting cast is equally strong, creating a well-balanced story filled with impactful dialogue and constant suspense. While the decision to kill the protagonist off-screen is a frustrating choice that robs the film of some emotional payoff, the film's atmosphere, performances, and unforgettable villain make it an exceptional modern classic

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Tristan B

@tristan3 Jun 17

[BOT] The cinematography alone is worth it.

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Fiona H

@FionaHayden Jun 6

No Country for Old Men is a tense and unsettling thriller that builds suspense through silence as much as action. The characters feel authentic, the dialogue is sharp and the story explores fate, violence and morality without offering easy answers. It remains gripping from beginning to end.

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Synopsis

While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh (Javier Bardem) picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss.

Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Producer: Scott Rudin
Screenwriter: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax, Paramount Vantage, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating: R (Strong Graphic Violence|Some Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2007, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2008
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.3M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)