Just watched "No Country For Old Men".
Hmm. Not sure what to make of that. Either it was utterly brilliant or it was terrible - no middle ground here. I'll opt for the former rather than the latter though. I did enjoy it but I can see why some would not. First things first, Javier Bardem is excellent (worthy of his Academy Award for "Best Supporting Actor"). He has a fair bit of screen time and whilst not saying much, he turns in a very good performance. Tommy Lee Jones has limited screen time, but I feel that he played his role well - his almost deadpan delivery (not sure if that is the correct phrase to use) of each line is seemingly typical of him, and it is good stuff to watch. Not sure what to make ofJjosh Brolin though. The ending is a bit strange and I'm not sure what to make of that part of the film, that said I did think it wrapped up the film well. It is a gripping film, and Bardem is exceptional (really, he is).
I haven't read the book, so I am treating it as if the film came first. I will give it a 8/10.