I went to see the new Coen Brothers film, "No Country For Old Men" on Sunday afternoon. I went to a matinee, it's only $5.75. It was the best $5.75 I've ever spent in my life. Javier Bardem's acting is unbelievable, frightening and awakening.
Basically the plot follows a hired killer, who happens to be a psychopath, and his journey in rural Texas to get the job done. From the moment the house lights were dimmed, to the moment they were raised, the mood was tense and brutal.
I don't want to say to much, because I want everyone to go see this movie.
Another interesting and unexpected factor...practically zero soundtrack. The Coen Brothers last few movies have had soundtracks that were almost equally narrative and successful as the films themselves, "No Country" has no music, only a few low volume soundscapes that are barely noticable.
For some odd reason, that I will not question, "No Country" and the new Daniel Day-Lewis vehicle, "There Will Be Blood" are being shown at Cinemark in Center Township. Take advantage of his break in normal Beaver County culture!
Also, even though the film was totally brutal, the matinee crowd was an odd mix of cotton ball haired bubbas and middle-aged couples...wierd.
3 comments:
so this would be a good movie to go and see with your girlfriend/boyfriend?
This sounds like a good movie. I've recently become obsessed with the TV show Dexter on Showtime. It follows a Miami forensic police officer that also happens to be a mass serial killer. Good news for those without Showtime, Dexter is moving to mainstream, I think CBS. If you have a chance definitely check it out. I'm going to make sure I see No Country For Old Men. Thanks for the movie advice.
Kara
No Country for Old Men was fantastic. It was one of my favorite films of 2007. I really want to see There Will Be Blood, but it's not at Pittsburgh Mills yet. I guess I'll have to make the trek somewhere else to see it.
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