Took me three times to understand Pulp Fiction and Being John Malkavich, so I might do this one over again. The two films I've mentioned are my top two favorite, this one might be up there too.
i thought so too, until i watched it all the way through
first why on earth were they talking so quietly??? therefore i don't fucking know what the sheriff said in the end.
second hell, i expected something more at the end of it
Read the book before wtching the movie next time.
The book's incredible.
Great film anyway.
I just got banned from the board for 3 days for posting a link on here to an illegal download of it. *bows head in shame, but lets out a little snigger anyway*
Thanks for the book-movie comparison, I'm not a big fan of reading books
Anyways, I have to agree with the people he did not like the ending. The majority of the film is very dark and intense, but the final 20-30 minutes was just, I don't know, SOFT?, I guess that's the word.
To me I wanted it to go out with a big bang or even a twist...
You need to read the book to really appreciate the movie. You also need to think about the title of the movie.
There is no happy ending. There is no predictable ending...i.e, the 'hero' defeats the 'villain' type of climax.
This is a story about how things have changed, and how the old values of law, order, morals, right, and wrong have been turned on their headsi this day and age. What sufficed 50 or 100 yers ago may now be redundant.
You need to listen carfull to what Tommy Lee Jone's character says in the movie, more than anyone else. The sherrif actually has the leading role in the film...not the other fella. It's about how a new kind of moral compass has entered int the scheme of things...how this is no longer a 'country for old men'.
Was the ending for this as disappointing and unrewarding as the ending of Zodiac? That's my question.
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
It is not your typical hollywood movie that gives you a packaged climax and resolution.
I liked the theme of not being able to control what is in your life and the twist and turns it takes. I felt like we were looking at a snapshot of how chaotic life can be. Like we were lowered into those lifes for a few moments to prove that we can't control what is happening. We "can't see what's coming"
Loved that dark cloud over head when Lewran (sp) is shooting at the deer or whatever they are and how it is moving in. I thought that was foreshadowing for the entire movie then him not being able to set his sight on his target even with preparation.
Lots of little things like that i loved in the move it was well done.
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You need to read the book to really appreciate the movie. You also need to think about the title of the movie.
There is no happy ending. There is no predictable ending...i.e, the 'hero' defeats the 'villain' type of climax.
This is a story about how things have changed, and how the old values of law, order, morals, right, and wrong have been turned on their headsi this day and age. What sufficed 50 or 100 yers ago may now be redundant.
You need to listen carfull to what Tommy Lee Jone's character says in the movie, more than anyone else. The sherrif actually has the leading role in the film...not the other fella. It's about how a new kind of moral compass has entered int the scheme of things...how this is no longer a 'country for old men'.
but the wheelchair man kinda turns that on its head by saying 100 years ago people were bastards too. nothings changed, shit still happens, you've just got older thats all- its you that changes. no?
but the wheelchair man kinda turns that on its head by saying 100 years ago people were bastards too. nothings changed, shit still happens, you've just got older thats all- its you that changes. no?
But then he represents the past, an not the present. I think they portrayed him as not understanding the present. Tommy Lee Jones is stuck between the two. Something like that.
Again, read the book. It's superb.
but the wheelchair man kinda turns that on its head by saying 100 years ago people were bastards too. nothings changed, shit still happens, you've just got older thats all- its you that changes. no?
Enjoyed the movie, but will agree with most here that the ending was a bit of an anti climax. It was nerve wrecking every time Chigurh caught up with Llewelyn and Josh Brolin does some great acting, I really hoped his character pulled thru.. What I got from the dream at the end was that it was cold and his father passed him by but was waiting for him by a fire, all felt death related.
anyone else think Bardem's character was a metaphor for death?
And that Timmy Lee Jones' speech was all about not being where he thought he was going to be at a given moment, with death around the corner.
I thought it was a great film and want to see it again.
somewhat disturbingly, i now have a crush on javier bardem.
i think your right on here... its defenitely got that ...you cant escape death thing going on... even the one character explains... ''you cant stop whats coming''
reminds me of an old short story called ''Appointment in Samarra''
exactly, beginning was brilliant! and movie was nicely shot in a good location but as it went on further and further to the end i started getting bored.
oh, please someone can you tell what the dude said!!???
and also come'on people realise it's another slasher movie nothing intelligent in that
i cant quote him word for word but his idea and what hes driving at and realizing relates to the title... its no country for old men.. i think it means and he means that ... you just cant keep up... you got to be on edge... hes a new age killer an old school system... he is explaining the reason he never even sees the guy at all throughtout the entire movie is because he is one step behind him...thats why i think he retires also
The building of suspense and Javier Bardem are awesome, but I also feel that the movie fell apart in the last 30 minutes. I've read a bunch of reviews and thoughts, but nobody can seem to explain why they like this movie so much (particularly the ending). Instead, you get the vague sense of "well maybe this movie was just to smart for you." I'm calling Emperor's New Clothes until someone can explain to a dummy like me what is so brilliant about the ending.
(And this is coming from a huge David Lynch fan...)
The ending is trying to convey that there has always been violence and there always will be violence and that death is right around the corner just not where you thought it was sometimes, it supposed to make you leave the movie feeling disgusted.
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Fuck! looks like I might have to watch this movie over again and read between the lines. Just read a lot of theories on it's imdb board.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477348/board/flat/95644738?p=1
Took me three times to understand Pulp Fiction and Being John Malkavich, so I might do this one over again. The two films I've mentioned are my top two favorite, this one might be up there too.
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Read the book before wtching the movie next time.
The book's incredible.
Great film anyway.
I just got banned from the board for 3 days for posting a link on here to an illegal download of it. *bows head in shame, but lets out a little snigger anyway*
You need to read the book to really appreciate the movie. You also need to think about the title of the movie.
There is no happy ending. There is no predictable ending...i.e, the 'hero' defeats the 'villain' type of climax.
This is a story about how things have changed, and how the old values of law, order, morals, right, and wrong have been turned on their headsi this day and age. What sufficed 50 or 100 yers ago may now be redundant.
You need to listen carfull to what Tommy Lee Jone's character says in the movie, more than anyone else. The sherrif actually has the leading role in the film...not the other fella. It's about how a new kind of moral compass has entered int the scheme of things...how this is no longer a 'country for old men'.
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
It is not your typical hollywood movie that gives you a packaged climax and resolution.
I liked the theme of not being able to control what is in your life and the twist and turns it takes. I felt like we were looking at a snapshot of how chaotic life can be. Like we were lowered into those lifes for a few moments to prove that we can't control what is happening. We "can't see what's coming"
Loved that dark cloud over head when Lewran (sp) is shooting at the deer or whatever they are and how it is moving in. I thought that was foreshadowing for the entire movie then him not being able to set his sight on his target even with preparation.
Lots of little things like that i loved in the move it was well done.
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But then he represents the past, an not the present. I think they portrayed him as not understanding the present. Tommy Lee Jones is stuck between the two. Something like that.
Again, read the book. It's superb.
and this time i must say you are right
i think your right on here... its defenitely got that ...you cant escape death thing going on... even the one character explains... ''you cant stop whats coming''
reminds me of an old short story called ''Appointment in Samarra''
i cant quote him word for word but his idea and what hes driving at and realizing relates to the title... its no country for old men.. i think it means and he means that ... you just cant keep up... you got to be on edge... hes a new age killer an old school system... he is explaining the reason he never even sees the guy at all throughtout the entire movie is because he is one step behind him...thats why i think he retires also
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The ending is trying to convey that there has always been violence and there always will be violence and that death is right around the corner just not where you thought it was sometimes, it supposed to make you leave the movie feeling disgusted.
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