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No Country for Old Men (2007)

R06/13/2007Crime, Drama, Thriller2h 2m

There are no clean getaways.

Overview

Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Javier Bardem

    Anton Chigurh

  2. Cast 1

    Tommy Lee Jones

    Ed Tom Bell

  3. Cast 1

    Josh Brolin

    Llewelyn Moss

  4. Cast 1

    Woody Harrelson

    Carson Wells

  5. Cast 1

    Kelly Macdonald

    Carla Jean Moss

  6. Cast 1

    Garret Dillahunt

    Wendell

  7. Cast 1

    Tess Harper

    Loretta Bell

  8. Cast 1

    Barry Corbin

    Ellis

  9. Cast 1

    Stephen Root

    Man Who Hires Wells

I watched this for the first time with a few friends as part of an ongoing movie night we shared. I think it was the most violent film we watched together. The plot is taut and somewhat riveting, with great dialogue and acting. At the same time, for me, it seemed rather bleak. I gradually had the sense it would not end well for nearly anybody. If it weren’t for the Tommy Lee Jones character, I am not sure I would have wanted to stick with it. He provides a sort of balance in the mood of the film. I am not a big fan of movies with super criminals. You know the ones — they seem to always be one...