No Country for Old Men (2007), directed by the Coen Brothers, is a tense neo-Western crime thriller set in 1980s Texas. It follows three main characters: Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), who finds $2 million after a botched drug deal; Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), a cold-blooded hitman chasing the money; and Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), a weary lawman confronting escalating violence. Bardem’s portrayal of Chigurh, especially his use of a coin toss to decide victims’ fates, is iconic. The film explores fate, morality, and violence, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Bardem.
No Country for Old Men - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | No Country for Old Men |
Genre: | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
Language: | English |
Director: | Joel Coen, Ethan Coen |
Main Cast: | Tommy Lee Jones |
Release Date: | November 9, 2007 (USA) |
Banner: | Paramount Vantage, Miramax Films, Scott Rudin Productions |
Music: | Carter Burwell |
Budget: | $25 million |
Runtime: | 2 hours 2 minutes |
No Country for Old Men (2007) Movie Review
No Country for Old Men (2007), directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, is a tense neo-Western thriller based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel. It follows Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), who finds a suitcase of money after a botched drug deal, leading to a deadly pursuit by hitman Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) and Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones). Bardem’s chilling portrayal of Chigurh and the film’s stark visuals and minimal dialogue create an atmospheric exploration of fate, violence, and moral decay. It’s a haunting meditation on a world where traditional values seem irrelevant and violence is inevitable.