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No Country for Old Men [Blu-ray] | ![No Country for Old Men [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5119Q9H4FhL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Actors: Javier Bardem, Rodger Boyce, Josh Brolin, Barry Corbin, Beth Grant
Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO
Category: DVD
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Rating:  610 reviews
Sales Rank: 2026
Format: Color, Ntsc, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 122 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.1 x 0.5
MPN: DISBR55962
UPC: 786936750034
EAN: 0786936750034
ASIN: B0011BE3K0
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 11, 2008
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 03/11/2008 Run time: 122 minutes Rating: R
Amazon.com
The Coen brothers make their finest thriller since Fargo with a restrained adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel. Not that there aren't moments of intense violence, but No Country for Old Men is their quietest, most existential film yet. In this modern-day Western, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) is a Vietnam vet who could use a break. One morning while hunting antelope, he spies several trucks surrounded by dead bodies (both human and canine). In examining the site, he finds a case filled with $2 million. Moss takes it with him, tells his wife (Kelly Macdonald) he's going away for awhile, and hits the road until he can determine his next move. On the way from El Paso to Mexico, he discovers he's being followed by ex-special ops agent Chigurh (an eerily calm Javier Bardem). Chigurh's weapon of choice is a cattle gun, and he uses it on everyone who gets in his way--or loses a coin toss (as far as he's concerned, bad luck is grounds for death). Just as Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), a World War II vet, is on Moss's trail, Chigurh's former colleague, Wells (Woody Harrelson), is on his. For most of the movie, Moss remains one step ahead of his nemesis. Both men are clever and resourceful--except Moss has a conscience, Chigurh does not (he is, as McCarthy puts it, "a prophet of destruction"). At times, the film plays like an old horror movie, with Chigurh as its lumbering Frankenstein monster. Like the taciturn terminator, No Country for Old Men doesn't move quickly, but the tension never dissipates. This minimalist masterwork represents Joel and Ethan Coen and their entire cast, particularly Brolin and Jones, at the peak of their powers. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 Like The Godfather, this is a story men will watch again and again November 16, 2008
Jared Castle (Roseburg, Oregon United States)
I first wrote my Amazon review of the book because, after watching this movie, I was interested to see for myself how much of the screenplay actually came word-for-word from the book.
Although many parts of the book, No Country for Old Men, appear in the movie, don't cheat yourself by missing out on the story in both media.
I mentioned, The Godfather, because I made a point of reading the Mario Puzo book after watching that movie. As always happens, the movie had to trim away scenes and characters but the heart of the story remained intact.
The Coen brothers had a lot less cutting to do from the source material in making No Country for Old Men. Regardless, the movie and the book both stand up well to repeated viewings and readings.
 Film Industry Gone Mad November 14, 2008
customer (Milwaukee, WI)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sorry I saw the movie before I received my DVD. Poor choice for the Academy Award. No plot or sense of purpose and just a waste of time. About the same caliber as "The Hills Have Eyes." Easy to fiqure out the next scene and its foolishness. If you bought it; burn it or return it.Charlie Rose - No Country for Old Men / Michael Korda (November 16, 2007)
Quirky 'Blood Simple-'Type Coen Brothers Crime Show November 14, 2008
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
This movie reminded me of the Coen Brothers' first film, "Blood Simple" (1984). with its understated but quirky and violent characters, odd dialog and sudden brutality. It's an odd crime film, but that what's the Coen Brothers usually deliver us: odd and entertaining movies. Whether it's the "Best Picture Of The Year," I question, but I did find it fascinating. I liked it even more the second time.
Many times the villain is the most interesting character in a movie, and I'd have to say that's the case here, too. Javier Bardem, a Spanish actor, plays "Anton Chigurh" and this guy is one strange dude, with an even-stranger weapon. Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones are almost as intriguing. Brolin is "Llewelyn Moss," a guy out hunting one day and finds dirty money at a bloody crime scene, takes it, and is on the run from the crooks who own it. Jones is the local sheriff, "Ed Tom Bell," who actually tries to help Moss by grabbing him before the killers do. Ed Tom admits times sure have changed and deranged killers like "Anton" are totally unexplainable. To me, Jones is always a great actor to watch.
The supporting actors in here are all good, too, and also quirky....just like the Coens like them (see "Fargo" for a good example).
Another star of this film is cinematographer Roger Deakins, one of the best - if not the best - in the business. His work here really looks spectacular when viewed on Blu-Ray. This is one of the best Blu-Ray transfer I've seen.
To me, though, the highlight of this film was the dialog. Man, there were some strange sentences uttered in here with some odd grammar and expressions thrown in. Early on, I put on the English subtitles so I wouldn't miss any of it, or misinterpret what everyone said. In other words, this was not only a fun movie to watch, but to hear. It was very suspenseful most of the way as this turns out to be a long cat-and-mouse chase story. That's usually entertaining to watch, and this is no exception.
Are there flaws in here? Sure, a couple beauties, too.....but I've rambled on enough.
Dog stole the show. November 13, 2008
D3042 (Reston, VA United States)
Best action scene in the film is when the pit bull chases the guy through the river. Those things don't quit.
Best laugh is when Chigurh fails to kill the trailer park manager. She is the one person you would kill too, the one person you want to see killed, the one person you know he will certainly kill (wha- where's your air tank, pal?). But she backs him up and then the confrontation is broken off with a toilet flush.
 My Thoughts November 10, 2008
Tony Medero (Tampa, FL)
As far as the movie is concerned, the story is definetly different. I know people who hate this movie and some that love it. I personally found it slow at first and build into a strange, yet entertaining, movie. I bought the blu-ray version and like every blu-ray I have purchased it looks and sounds great. I have watched this a few times now and really appreciate this story.
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