No Country for Old Men is an epic cat and mouse chase. Expertly crafted by the Coen Brothers, the film draws you in from the beginning and doesn't let go. Following the story of drug deal gone bad and a suitcase full of money, the pieces are set from the beginning to light off an absolute explosion of a movie.
NCFOM mainly follows Llewelyn Moss as he comes across a suitcase full of money while he is hunting in the Texas desert. What could be the find of a lifetime proves to be a death sentence as hit man Anton Chigurh is set on his tracks. Wielding a cattle gun, Chigurh is an unrelenting, unreasoning character who doesn't seem to have a purpose other than serve as an angel of death. Following Chigurh's trail of blood is Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, the weakest character to the story.
Once Moss is murdered by Chigurh, the story seeks a resolution but fails to find one. I shouldn't blame this on the filmmakers as it's not their fault. Having read the book by Cormac McCarthy, I also failed to find that conclusion once shutting the book. This brings me to my greatest problem with the story: what was the point? In a way, this could be an extremely well crafted horror film intended just for thrills. Like other horror films or thrillers, the villain and killer is not to be sympathized with, yet is the most developed character. I saw no purpose to Chigurh's killing rampage as there was no explanation. All that aside, this is an extremely well made film. Conclusion: Worth A Watch
Rating: 8.75/10
