• The narrative grips you in a way few films in film history has. It’s unrelenting in its narrative propulsion.
  • The coens and Javier bardem (along with Cormac McCarthy of course) have created one of the more memorable characters/villains in recent film history with the Anton Chigurh character
  • Early on I love the scuffs on the floor while he chokes out the first patrolman- the level of detail is so admirable
  • Meditation and exploration of fate- from the coin toss, to the wonderful scene back and forth with Bardem and the gas convenience store owner- it’s heavy- almost greek folklore like and this another reason why I love the car crash
  • Especially with the Tommy Lee Jones character- we see the coen’s knack and love for extreme dialects come into play]
  • It’s a major achievement for the entire cast- but specific ally Brolin, Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones
  • Doesn’t have the jaw dropping visual style or set pieces of say a raiders or north by northwest– two other genius films that compare with the astounding narrative force
  • I love the ending as well- which will test a lot of viewers who make enjoy much of the crime aspect and narrative genius
  • Masterpiece