30 Facts You Didn't Know About No Country for Old Men

No Country for Old Men is a classic that I've been meaning to do a video on for a while, so here it finally is!
Hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe if you liked it!

[@High_Desert_Tanner]

This is seriously one of the best films I've ever watched. The long stretches of dialogue silence are deafening. The entire movie is somehow calm, beautiful, riveting, and terrifying all at once. Truly a masterpiece!

[@Cheddarslife]

This is such a great movie!!!

[@stevethecheatergaming6476]

Cormac McCarthy is the Man. (Author). They literally took the book and made it a movie. And what I mean by this is VERY LITTLE is changed by the Movie from the Book. They are line by line, scene by scene almost identical. That is very very hard to do, and yet they did it.

[@louthawriter]

Agreed

[@iamnotpaulavery]

@Tanner Saurus - yep! Fuckin' A!!!

[@bchristopherfontaine9162]

👍

[@Possiblycrazy90]

I love how quiet this movie was. You could literally hear and feel the tension throughout

[@evanabbott2737]

Yeah! It really makes you listen and pay attention to what’s happening. Especially that scene where Josh Brolin is hiding out in his hotel room…😬

[@nickepants7011]

The whole scene where Llewellyn found the tracker in the suitcase, and then he heard Anton so he guarded the door with his shotgun

[@thunderpooch]

Literally, you could not.

[@Albo96286]

Maybe the fact that there was no sound track?

[@rekttt_7374]

Meanwhile this video... The music is so loud, smh

[@ogfreddisideshow]

Bro said can’t drive, speak English, and hate violence then accidentally becomes the most accurate portrayal of a psychopathic murderer

[@jeffsanders444]

Pretty damn amazing!

[@jormoria]

that tells you somethin

[@EdtheFED6132]

[@SagaciousFrank]

That's why it's called acting.

[@Jesus_Wojak]

I realy liked the scene where the kid did not wanted to take Antons money and Anton just started to repeat himself cause his worldview could get chalanged by such a simple act of kindness. Even if those kids got corrupted at the end, I realy liked that.

[@oldworldpatriot8920]

If the kids had flat out refused no matter what,he would’ve killed them. It was part of the rules to him,if they took the money,they wouldn’t tell the cops where he went. If they refused,they clearly have a mindset that makes it easier to conclude they would tell the cops his position. It was a brief,almost once in Anton’s lifetime occurrence that he showed he didn’t want to kill two children. He would’ve if he had to,but he risked losing valuable escape time to try to make them understand that it was in their best interest to take the money and prove to him that they could be spared. Anonymity is his priority,he kills anyone who acknowledges his existence and fails his games of chance. In a way,his insistence that they take the cash was a game of chance for their lives too. But one game he didn’t want them to lose.

[@MarkSchnitzius]

...and they immediately start fighting over the money. :) Good catch.

[@Lou-mp4ed]

@@oldworldpatriot8920 excellent analysis

[@vladimirkostic9932]

@@oldworldpatriot8920 No way, with an open fracture he was unable to kill anyone. Even for him this is big shock and pain.

[@miloaaron8388]

you got a bone sticking out

[@rachelrodgers9814]

The fact about Woody Harrelson’s father assassinating that federal judge just blew my mind. Looked it up and realized his dad was apparently a hitman. 🤯

[@dntlss]

Oh yeah, at one point in his illustrious career he was even accused of having something to do with the assassination of President Kennedy in the "3 tramps theory" (this was later disproven) but only helped enhance his reputation,Papa Harrelson was quite the wild man.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Some believe that his father shot JFK.

[@lilvance1228]

I just recently learned that too

[@erik1836]

Remind me never to make Woody mad! He may have picked up a few pointers from his Dad!

[@panterathx]

The Man from Toronto

[@ck4181]

I like how they imply certain things like the death of Carla Jean Moss and let you draw your own conclusion based on how well you understand the characters. It's a movie that forces you to really pay attention to detail.

[@vashdesperado1232]

Well Antoine checking his shoes after leaving her house is a very clear indication that he killed her, but I guess that's something people miss.

[@ck4181]

@@vashdesperado1232 Hence why I said you need to pay attention........

[@twanger644]

In the book he kills her. It’s very obvious in the movie that he kills her

[@LabrnMystic]

The director said "Don't tell the audience the answer is four, tell them it's two plus two." So they can figure out and then they feel more invested.

[@tomdyer8518]

very well said

[@legendarycheekymonkey]

It's incredible how tight and efficient the filming was and how minimal the film is. Less is more as they say and in this case less is the most. One of my favourite movies ever. So atmospheric and tense. Definite masterpiece. I might be bias as I love all Coen movies but maybe that's just because they are genuinely brilliant.

[@jackprier7727]

True true, but most of the credit should go to Cormac McCarthy. Read a few of his astonishing gut-punching books and you'll agree-

[@j.dunlop8295]

The absence of God! Is how some literature professors described, "No country!"

[@CKrup]

Having Carla Jean refuse the coin toss in the movie was such a brilliant decision it blows my mind. It completely changes your perception of the ending of this story and of Carla Jean and Chigur as characters.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

I remember Chighr was hunting Brolin's character, it was so slow moving and relentless. It was like a nightmare where you can't run fast or hide from the person that's after you. Chighr never runs in the movie and yet he is right behind his prey.

[@paytonwirtjes523]

Yea gives off almost a Jason vibe

[@carlyrivers8868]

I felt the same buds when I was young. The slow but relentless and instinctual direct route to you. Mine looked kinda like Frankenstein but I'm thinking my night terrors would have been worse with Chighr. Just ruined my sleep tonight.

[@yeetyoteyoted1099]

He does a sick ass barrel roll tho

[@kathleenchaffin2591]

Like you said.. a nightmarish scenario

[@Bingo_the_Pug]

Anton was a character that could only exist in the 80’s (and maybe early 90’s) before cameras were literally everywhere. That’s why a lot of the infamous serial killers from the 60’s & 70’s like Ted Bundy & John Wayne Gacy were so prolific & violent, these days it’s much harder to get away without being caught.

[@risksrewardsrelics51]

The man in the shower is my late friend George. He unfortunately passed a few years ago.

[@risksrewardsrelics51]

@Ahan Gide he had a heart attack. In addition to being an actor, his first love was music. He was a phenomenal musician.

[@collinmc90]

That's so sad to hear. Sorry for the pain of loss.

[@marli288]

WoW! RIP George 🤔 Big apreciation for every second of this film George 😍 ps. your friend is missin you 😕🙏 but Boss film dude 😎

[@trevmac8362]

I just found his obit (to respect his privacy and yours I won't post it other than just the prelude) GEORGE E. ADELO George E. Adelo, 64, passed away on October 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 23, 1953 (His acting is mentioned) Damn the guy got to be in one of the best movies of all time - R.I.P 🎸

[@redbeardedberserker]

@@trevmac8362 damn April 23 is my birthday too. George is a legend

[@SteveIsHavingMC]

What i really like about the movie is how anton chigurh, a person who considers themselves an agent of fate and decides the life of people of innocents with a coin toss (thus putting it up to fate to decide whether they live or not), ends up being taken out by a random event. However, it isnt as random as it seems. "If the rule you followed brought you here, of what use was the rule?" is his defining aspect, and at the end of the movie, when he visits, carla, she is the only person who refuses to call the coin for him, something completely unprecedented. By rejecting fate in this manner, and by extension breaking the rule he follows, she removes anton's invincibility, either by making him so distraught he did not notice the car on a collision course towards him, or by forcing fate's hand to take action against the man whose rule was rendered useless.

[@besideyouc.3279]

Yup, but he wasn't "taken out" as you imply... since it's very possible that he made it, in the end. If you don't believe that, let's remember the scene in the drugstore, where he knows exactly what he needs to cure his wound... I'm sure he should know how to heal his wounds in the end again, as well...

[@SteveIsHavingMC]

@@besideyouc.3279 well patching up a wound is a bit easier than re-adjusting a bone sticking out your arm. and he cant go to a doctor else he'd risk being seen, so i wouldn't know how he'd survive from now on.

[@jeremiahjohnson9908]

He definitely died at the end in a hail of gunfire from the police who were directed to him by the boys.

[@allstopblue5717]

He was never taken out though. He literally walks away on his own

[@m.c.schock2933]

He still checks his shoes before leaving the house. Revealing that rejection of her fate still led to her death.

[@tbone9912]

The Coen Bros always cast people for the small bit parts in their movies that look like actual real people. It's a detail that adds a sense of "reality" or depth to their films that I just don't see from other film makers.

[@markdavid4897]

Excellent film. I watch it every year. It never gets old. A film full of geniuses and perfect acting. The scenes are so realistic that I am drawn into the raw emotion and surroundings and danger and loneliness.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

I have only watched it twice as every scene is so memorable. Its like I just watched it yesterday.

[@mikeyerian2562]

I want to back in time to 1980 when I was 5 and relive that time. I love the 80s scenes and the movie made you feel that clashing ot he old and new coming that to me was just perfect. The only thing similar to Bardems performance was that Daniel Day Lewis in the beach scene when he discovered his broher was not his brother. That perfect actng. But No Country still wins for me.

[@robc6187]

Exactly…it’s one of like 5 movies that I will never get tired of watching.

[@arthurcurry2003]

"perfect ending" ? it's the shittiest ending ever

[@c.s.s.1723]

This film is set in 1980 and has all the exact flavor of that year to a tee. I was eleven years old then, and they were able to transport me right back. Same with Fargo. Perfect 1987.

[@gc0526]

Finally a "Facts You Didn't Know About" video with actual facts I didn't know! Kudos!

[@HomicidalTh0r]

It doesn't surprise me that they were able to shoot the entire movie in 250k film. A lot of its premise was minimalistic and the quality of work being put into it was top notch. Love this movie ^.^

[@tonytinoco9838]

Wow, this was stellar - one of my top favorite films and this presentation was a lot of fun and a sheer delight! Thank you.

[@guysolis5843]

'No Country for Old Men' is the only movie that I ever finished watching then turned right around and watched it again. Every actor has supremely crafted their part to make the whole of it superb..you could never expect less from Joel and Ethan Coen or "Roderick Jaynes". Maybe the brother will get back together to create their ultimate master piece!

[@shelly.618]

I did that with Texas chainsaw massacre! Haha I thought it was pretty cool how it always led back to that creepy two storey house

[@guysolis5843]

@@shelly.618 Texas Chainsaw Massacre was a great movie. All the characters fit in perfectly and Tobe Hooper did a nice job directing..the show had a creepy vibe all the way through.

[@day245]

Usual Suspects for me Right when blockbuster got it in

[@philocleandes9302]

Not all their movies are this good. It took the perfect script to make the perfect movie.

[@guysolis5843]

@@day245 I just watched that upon your mention...the ending was killer!

[@deborahleone4351]

Of course, this film wasn’t a comedy! But I remember my husband (God rest his beautiful soul🕊💕🙏) just cracking up laughing at how INSANE Javier Bardem’s conversation with the gas station attendant really was!!! I was an ER/Trauma RN almost 40 years (now retired) and my husband was a police officer, so we pretty much “saw it all” together in the fields and in the ER......but Bardem played this part so masterfully, we could actually recognize some of our more “psychologically broken”patients in his character! We purchased the movie on DVD and watched it together over goodies and snacks on rainy evenings. I haven’t watched it since my husband Went Home, but in my opinion, it’s one of the best films made. Great casting and performances. God bless all here, in Jesus’s Precious Name, Amen!🕊💕🙏🌹

[@mcqueen0195]

Appreciate you sharing. Next time I watch I will be thinking of your dearly departed. Did he have a favorite snack? I would love to have some in his memory.

[@zerocube7382]

RIP

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

God bless you, my sister in Christ! I, too, am an RN unfortunately long since retired due to Fibromyalgia and chronic Lymes. You sound like you and your husband were blessed with a wonderful relationship, as my Beloved and I will soon celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary. It’s a great comfort to know we’ll see our loved ones again who belonged to Christ. Take care and God bless🙏✝️🙏

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

Thank you for sharing. I hope I can find a girl I can hang with like that. Just a dude under forty, who's not pleased, to say the least with how jacked up things, particularly my generation is. Have a blessed life, mam.

[@alexisjsosa]

@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 Cut the waterworks Jed

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

Easily one of the best films ever made. Every single rewatch is worth it because you get so much more out of it every single time.

[@joelaquimbie4911]

No mames

[@paulclarke7571]

The whole host of extra actors from the gal who wouldn't back down near the beginning to the gas station owner and the guy who owned the chicken truck and others were so perfect. Those little bits add so much to the film's overall perfection.

[@analogman9697]

The crabby motel owner is the crabby waitress in "Hell or High Water", another good movie.

[@beuski6531]

Loved the actress that played the mother-in-law. she was great in the movie SPICE. worth watching. Just Sayin'.

[@1whamster]

Javier Bardem’s performance was a masterpiece, he made Chigurh the most intimidating, coldest and heinous villain in movie history although I wasn’t too pleased when he took the James Bond part, because I knew it would be ridiculous, and over familiarise this magnificent and wonderful actor

[@samuellp1146]

I liked his scene in Collateral.

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Yeah, he looked absolutely ridiculous in that blonde wig and his character was just laughable.

[@samuellp1146]

@@spendingtimetogether8428 Blonde wig? His hair was dyed.I figure you are not a fan of Tom Cruise?

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

@@samuellp1146 Dyed or wig, it looked ridiculous lol. Tom Cruise?

[@samuellp1146]

@@spendingtimetogether8428 yeah Tom Cruise.

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

I can only imagine the Cohen Bros reaction to Roderick Jaynes getting an academy award nomination. Probably one of the greatest inside jokes ever.

[@Nobody-xg2un]

The Final scene with Tommy Lee telling the story about his dad made me cry. Epic, being able to capture that emotional feeling for all us that have suffered such loss.

[@wadewilson8011]

This is the video that made me subscribe to your Channel. I've been wondering what other McCormick books have been turned into the movies and you answer my question. Thank you for that. But the movies that you're covering in the facts that you display; even for die hard fans of movie trivia like me can appreciate the work that you put into some of this. Most KZbinrs do Off the Wall research and come up with the most ridiculously inaccurate information.

[@mikeyerian2562]

Bardem's performance was one of the best performances in film history.

[@KCJohn62]

For me one of the more salient moments in the film was when confronting the befuddled storekeeper after his inquiry about the weather in Dallas, was the close-up of the peanut package expanding with the crinkling noise accompanying it, dramatizing the moments ferocity, just one of many such occurrences adding flavor to the blend.

[@sharonbenson1581]

Javier is the best actor for playing a psychopathic killer. He was so good, I would shake if I ever see him in real life. 😁😂

[@edwardkohout3494]

One of my faves. A masterpiece which can be watched again and again.

[@MEQUPWER]

easily watched it about 200 times since it was relesed, even saw it twice in the theathre. there will be blood is a close 2nd to this in my opnion!

[@c.s.s.1723]

So much greatness in this film, it is impossible to even measure. Love the space, the light, the sparse dialogue, strong characters….everything. This film literally has a whole entire life of it’s own. I will never stop loving it, and never stop watching it.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Something that seems odd, but True: one of the scenes that stands out to me and told me it was great, Was when that Mariachi band played over Brolin and he said "medico": The way that image looked was so fantastic. Some movies I see and I realize "ai am watching a bad movie"; it was then leading up to that scene that scene that i knew I was watching a very good movie.

[@rickdesper]

Love the movie, love the book, love the actors, live the direction...really a spectacular work of art.

[@CyberWallX]

Brilliant video! The fun fact about that killed official was mind-blowing (pun unintended). Hands down, one of my three all-time favourite movies ever.

[@gabrielcarter7900]

This channel is stellar. The sheer level of detail and research is really impressive. Bravo.

[@reallifelebowski4732]

The painting in the hotel room and the Sheriffs dream about him and his deceased father is brilliant.. I totally missed that part

[@jiles7726]

I love how the Coens made a few tiny changes to the book dialogue that added so much power! The scene where she refuses to call the dice was so incredible.

[@SurfingOnStatic]

Wow awesome video! One of my favorite films, some really interesting facts I didn't know. Thanks!

[@cytherians]

I very much enjoyed this. Really fascinating trivia about an absolutely spectacular, thought provoking movie.

[@42k78]

This is how you make characters! This is directing, acting, and writing at its best. I will always love this film and I'll never forget how excited I was when I first saw it.

[@rosgill6]

That scene with the sheriff and his brother at the end...god damn amazing. can't stop what's coming...

[@taco44051]

did the movie identify him as his brother? it was an awesome scene...cant stop what's coming was spot on...

[@filboe]

@@taco44051 I had thought maybe an in-law. Whatever, Barry Corbin is always worth watching - been excellent in so many different roles.

[@billcicio2635]

I thought that was his uncle...

[@peebonboobalowski9828]

It was the Sherri’fs retired deputy who got shot.

[@erik1836]

Well done and organized narrative that keeps one's interest. Keep up the good work - because, we inquiring minds, want to know!

[@pacibaco]

Wow ! Amazing insightful and engrossing piece of work! Everything about it was really good

[@dmitrychirkov4206]

me: honey, let's watch a great movie with a lot of cool realistic details! my wife: oh, come on! the dude went hunting to the desert and didn't bring any water!?

[@loveforeignaccents]

She's a keeper!

[@collinmc90]

Damn! lol. When you overthink everything and miss the simplest details.

[@marli288]

😂😂😂... 😎

[@cluhman74]

Hahaha at least there were gates on the fences

[@donaldgminski8621]

I've spent time alone in the desert, I've witnessed several hunters do this. I can think up several reasons, but none worth the risk. That said, it's no different than the hunters in cold not dressing for the weather.

[@DoctorSess]

I still remember seeing it in theaters and walking out knowing I just watched one of the best films I ever will. I read the book and the movie is as perfect as adaptations get.

[@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210]

@Jesusfreaks Doitdeeper Jesus freaks are cult members.

[@eviljesus5411]

LOL, plz tell me youtube why can't i read the other comment here, would a comment on a movie be too much for me to handle? U fkn fascist pigs!

[@sasanvideoprod.6548]

Thank you, you did a great job man keep up the good work

[@pamelabh3621]

If you listen to Javier Bardem speak in this movie, you will never, EVER detect any accent at all. He purposely learned how to speak perfect English for this role - listen closely - not one bit of an accent from him in any scene. I find that truly amazing. He most definitely EARNED his Oscar for this role. He is the epitome of what acting is all about.

[@razztastic]

I *did* hear his accent slip a little bit, I think it was in the Carla scene or one of the motel scenes. It's hard for me to unhear it now, but I was flabbergasted when I heard him speaking in interviews about his work as Anton. He's such a great actor.

[@pamelabh3621]

@@razztastic okay, NOW, I have to go back and watch the movie all over again to hear him talk…ya gotta do whatcha gotta do…😉

[@wbrosen]

@@pamelabh3621 The actress who plays Carla Moss is English with a heavy english accent but you would never know it

[@pamelabh3621]

@@wbrosen Actually, Kelly MacDonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland. I’ve seen her in several movies, and she, too, is fabulous! I bet many viewers would never have known she was Scottish in that movie.

[@Deadletter6]

When he’s talking to woody in the hotel his accent is on full display …..

[@fourthwallbreak]

Hey dude. This is one of the only KZbin "did you know" videos where I actually learned some things that I didn't already know. Very nice work!

[@j0505galvez]

Woody Harrison's dad killed that judge.....DAMN!

[@fragout9575]

I literally had to rewind that to make sure I heard that right too!! Crazy story for sure!!

[@jacksodudee]

Yeah my mind is blown by this lol

[@collinmc90]

Right? That blew my mind, looks like there is a podcast about Charles Harrelson on Spotify, might have to check it out. Definitely more to the story than you get here.

[@michaelnoneya7342]

Yup. At the Texas Prison Museum in Huntsville, Texas they had a cane that he was said to have used in prison as he faked having a bad leg. If you're ever in the neighborhood stop by there. It's interesting.

[@j0505galvez]

@@michaelnoneya7342 I live about an hour away from Huntsville, I'm definitely going to check it out.

[@Infinite.Worldz]

This is a good list man great video I knew maybe 8 or 9 of the facts so good job.

[@aceydishy9338]

The Coens just nailed it on this one. Classic. Thanks, friendo!

[@christopherolson9836]

That comment about how the coin has been traveling 22 years to get to that moment was creepy as hell.

[@sirstephen9825]

As the film was set in 1980 this is an error as all quarters minted before 1965 were 90% silver and not in circulation by 1980.

[@redbeardedberserker]

although it's not that crazy, for me it's always felt weird bc my father was born in 1958 so it always reminds me that he was 22 during this setting.

[@jamesmote2231]

@@sirstephen9825 that's simply not true. I still frequently find pre65 quarters in circulation.

[@WCGwkf]

@@sirstephen9825 not in circulation? Just because they stopped making them doesn't mean you can't find them. You can still find them today, although rare. Still in circulation, picked by anyone who notices. Did you think coins vanished from pockets when they discontinued them?

[@filboe]

@@WCGwkf Coins vanish from my pockets all the time, I think my granddaughter discontinues them.

[@Hylocichla]

One of the most surprising things to me is that Kelly Macdonald is Scottish. I am always impressed when a foreigner does such a good American accent that it seems like they are speaking with no dialect at all. Of those in this clip, the two that impressed me the most were the ones about Woody's father and the name of the drug store. P.S. I just discovered Kelly voices Merida in 'Brave'.

[@AbbaZabbaOlyFrn]

It's cool that actors from the U.K. can pull of American accents no problem but actors from the U.S. are usually bad at pulling off English accents

[@doodlegassum6959]

You might also be surprised to learn that the restaurant chain named McDonald's is also Scottish

[@dntlss]

You know who else is British and plays a incredible American character? Damian Lewis as Richard Winters in Band of Brothers, first time i found that out many many years ago it blew my mind,i was like how do they do that?

[@davidlanger3295]

Yea, I didn’t realize that was her from Train Spotting

[@SteefPip]

Her Irish accent in Boardwalk Empire is excellent as well.

[@hungryhoss1379]

Love the channel, I am a movie buff and always look at movies in a different way. You channel works like my mind works….. love the Channel again.

[@georgeshotzbarger3955]

👍 -- That's probably the most I've ever learned from a KZbin reel. Thank you❗

[@odeleon24]

I love that GTA5 included a shotgun silencer. And that there’s a random event based on the desert scene from No Country for Old Men

[@Fidozo15]

Which one? I forgot about it

[@JM-rt8po]

Loved the book and loved the movie. This is one of my all time favorite films!

[@jacksondoughty]

Every time I see your videos on my recommended, I know I’m in for a treat.

[@andreasprophet674]

Thanks for sharing, i watched it over 15 Times.👍🤘🙋☠️😊

[@SaxonRanger94]

One of my all time favorite masterpieces 👍 Genius!

[@annikkianttila]

Have seen it 3 times in the past 10 years. Just as good everytime. One of my favourite movies.

[@BoydGilbreath]

I refuse to admit how many times I have watched this incredible movie!

[@gyges5495]

Masterpiece of a film - every time I watch I learn something new. I love films like that 👍

[@hiker4life4020]

Oh Bardem, who is an amazing actor,.was terrifying in this role. Awesome job. One of the best quotes IMO from this show? It's a mess ain't it, Sheriff? If it ain't, it'll do till the mess gets here.

[@dismaldunc]

yup! that my go to line too!

[@CaptWalker]

More like this movie is a hot mess...criminally over-rated, period.

[@dereksun3258]

This film is so amazing, when I was studying in college our class actually spent a week on analysing it and the book.

[@davemartinez4143]

This was one of those movies that both the book and the movie were excellent. I watch the movie first and then read the book and they just complimented each other

[@tse7794]

We must’ve had the same professor

[@garmtpug]

I enjoyed the book but I can't imagine there is that much to analyze in it. There were no vagaries in it and little or no symbolism etc. It was simple and spare with not a whole lot of depth. That is a lot like most of his writing. He did the same with The Road which was an extremely intense movie, but the book had little description and very little dialogue. It was terse and to the point.

[@Noneofyourbiz123]

@@davemartinez4143 Read and watch The Road. Also by Cormac McCarthy.

[@davemartinez4143]

@@Noneofyourbiz123 thank you for the recommendation I'll make a point to read it and see it

[@HollywoodTacticool]

woah, these facts make this amazing film even more unbelievable. "EFFICIENT" is the word that comes to mind, both of the filmmaking process, style of narrative and esp Bardem's character's viciousness

[@jamescdevos]

That was a great video. One of my favorite movies!

[@paulm6059]

I appreciated learning the lyrics of the mariachi song, with that scene being a nod to the Greek chorus.

[@sirstephen9825]

Not mariachi Not all Mexican bands are mariachi. A mariachi band would have violins and trumpets.

[@aplus1080]

@@sirstephen9825 Not all Mexican bands are Mexican. Racist.

[@jeffreysteer5985]

Loved the Pitbulls swimming down the raging river after that guy.😄

[@robertosantos-vx6pn]

That scene in the gas station where he flips a coin to determine if the old man lives has to be the scariest in movies history. Its scary how well this movie projects fear. Excellent movie.

[@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210]

How does a movie project fear? Fear is feeling inside your mind as a reaction to a current or coming situation. A movie can only show, present what the people are doing. It doesn't force anything into you (project). If someone doesn't understand fear, they won't know it by watching the movie either. It's one of the best representations of intelligence, and what a psycho is..and is very good as a psychological movie as was Silence of the Lambs. I wasn't 'scared' as I watched the Gas Station scene, I knew what was happening and what the outcome could have been and since I followed the movie's plot very well, yeah, it wasn't scary - but illuminating contrast between the characters. The movie touches on many aspects of life, thinking, and non-thinking.

[@bobbygrey5859]

Wow some really cool facts about this film, glad it's one of my favorites. Hands down great acting throughout this movie. Also ,who ever would have guessed Woody Harrelson's father was in that line of work in real life...man that is deep.

[@futbolgamer1709]

These videos are amazing and so entertaining! Please never stop making them! Seriously, I was so happy when I saw this on my home screen.

[@johnno_oz5587]

That was a very good review and well cut. Love your "non-Hollywood" delivery, nice and natural. Usually I click on one of these and it' s things I know anyway. Not this time, although I knew a few. Some excellent bits of trivia.

[@joelknight1724]

I agree. Great delivery and a bunch of info that is new to me for sure. That last fact is pretty unbelievable! They only shot 250,000 feet of film when most movies shoot 750,000 and edit down? Impressive.

[@lpotts75]

Very brilliant movie. One of my absolute favorites. 💯

[@1-7-0-1]

Fantastic Presentation! Thank You...

[@alpertjm]

an astounding fact to me is that Carla Jean was portrayed by Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald (of Trainspotting fame). I think she nails the west Texas twang dead on .

[@toml7016]

Really a fantastic movie - dark, creepy, realistic, even funny at times. It's one of those movies that if I ever notice that it's being aired on tv, I'll watch it to the end. This video was really fascinating for me, especially the bits about Roderick Jaynes and the Mike Zoss pharmacy,

[@chm97chm97]

Coen brothers are incredible. The scenes, the characters are so good. Its a movie that draws you in and makes you listen.

[@e.a.m.3176]

Fascinating! I'd spent the first 25 years of my life working in motion picture production, the last 13 years teaching TV Production to high school kids. I can't believe how little film was exposed to make this movie. I've worked on three-minute music videos and 60-second commercials that exposed more than 250,000 feet! This factoid-filled film made me laugh, opened my eyes, taught me a couple of lessons. I really liked The Why's appreciation of my getting certified in Final Cut Pro.

[@needmoreramsay]

Are you saying YOU are one the Cohen Bros ??

[@e.a.m.3176]

Yes. Yes I am,. Once a Cohen, always a Cohen.

[@peers8]

@@e.a.m.3176 if this is really Ethan, congratulations on some of the best movies ever made. (I started Legacy Films, LLC, in ‘05 and wrote, shot and edited “The Batchelor Weekend” (2008 version) using Final Cut, which is now known as Final Cut X).

[@scopex2749]

Chigurh has to be the single most terrifying killer you would NOT want on your tail! A moive I can watch again and again each time you spot SOMETHING extra. The Bond movie directors clearly cast Bardem in Skyfall based on this performance.

[@conanlive3784]

The resigned look on Woody Harrelson's face when he saw Anton below him on the hotel stairs......he instantly knew his life was over. Chilling.

[@mikeyerian2562]

He wasn't bad in Skyfall too.

[@mrbill88]

Just his massive Clutch Cargo chin would be enough to scare the crap out of me.

[@flynnlizzy5469]

@@mrbill88 'Clutch Cargo' LMFAO !! I wonder how many here read your comment and know who/what the hell you're talking about ? "We were born, born in the 50s... " (Yeah, The Police).

[@peterhaslund]

And he was another cross-dressing disaster, this time in a Bond movie

[@graemeadamson7272]

What a film . Easily in my top 5 of all time . Just totally outstanding . Not much has come along since that I get this excited/nervous/uncomfortable about watching . It STILL has that affect on me . Superb .📽️🎞️🎬

[@urmadhoe]

Is Shawshank redemption on that list?

[@slo369]

what is your top 5 all time?

[@graemeadamson7272]

@@slo369 In no particular order, Control Made of Stone No Country for Old Men Cape Fear (remake with De Niro) Sleepers Goodfellas I know there is 6 here but it's so hard to leave any of these out . Cheers 👊

[@slo369]

@@graemeadamson7272 sweet thanks! I’ve only seen 2 of those so I’ll watch the other ones.

[@graemeadamson7272]

@@slo369 Ohh, ok which 2 ?

[@JacobC479]

He absolutely killed Carla Jean, that’s why he told her “I wouldn’t worry about it” when talking about funeral expenses for her mom, then he checked his boots.

[@stoneymasonp8163]

This just made the film even more amazing for me. I’ll watch it ever few months

[@juancarlosdavila6591]

Outstanding movie and video of fun facts. One thing that stands out to me is that Llewellyn Moss could have gotten away with the money undetected had he not returned to the scene of the crime to give water to a man already dead. All he had to do was either hide the money or leave town without hesitation. But that guilt of leaving a man to die thirsty was the downfall for him and his wife.

[@errolwilcox747]

There was a transponder hidden in the cash...he finds it about halfway through the movie

[@marcussmith4913]

ya did you really watch the movie though? Because they tracked the money using technology, and when he went back for the money he escaped into the river anyways. So they lost him at that point and without the transponder once again would of been fine. However ya transponder..

[@MySlugger]

First thing you do is put the money in a different bag, then check for tracking device. It’s common sense.

[@robre6840]

@@errolwilcox747 weird thing when moss finds the transponder in the hotel he flips through the cash and it was bunch of ones. didnt get that

[@prodigy750]

I don’t think anyone could’ve play Anton Sugar as well as he did, and his toughest opponent was probably that old lady in the trailer park, she was one tough cookie lol, I love that scene! The looks they give each other are great!😂

[@daedrmr2dae]

...and he didn't kill her, because that wouldn't be playing by "the rules"

[@stansmad]

"Sir, I can't give out that intformation" I loved her accent ! And yeah, I typed "intformation "

[@limitlessrange9937]

IMO it's a Masterpeice! Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem rightfully won his Oscar. The Big Lewbowski is another favorite, The Fargo series is another favorite. Pretty much everything the Coen brothers do I watch. Just can't get enough of those two! If you've ever ridden a motorcycle down a deserted highway at 200 MPH then you understand films like these. Life is short you have to live it to the fullest!

[@stpaulimdog]

This was quite interesting. Well done!

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Great movie! GREAT movie! Woody Harrelson is amazingly on point! Tommy Lee Jones is just incredible, Josh Brolin is even more intense and Javier Bardem is .......well, just terrifying! Such a GREAT movie!

[@scottcarter4388]

I've seen a couple of videos that say Woody Harrelsons dad was an actual hit man at one point!!

[@tin08290]

@@scottcarter4388 Yeah he killed a San Antonio judge but was a drug seeker mostly

[@CaptWalker]

Then why don't you just go bow down and worship at their feet...?

[@teebee5323]

Harrelson is actually kinda garbage, he almost ruined the movie for me, he needs to stick with flake bits like bowling comedies.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@teebee5323 - I think you're just used to seeing him in those kind of roles. He was amazing in Natural Born Killers imo and just as great in NCFOM. It's the subtle gestures, tone of voice and relate ability for me. When Sugar ambushed him in his hotel room, I felt the sick sinking in the gut he would have felt, all from his acting. I give him a solid 9/10.

[@jesush7016]

I remember watching this my sophomore year of high school. I thought it was going to be one of those boring movies the teacher shows you but I ended up falling in love with this movie

[@jamess5415]

An absolute masterpiece!

[@telemarktumalo6978]

One of the best by one of my favorite writers, and by far my favorite film makers.

[@jasonshelton3749]

I love this movie. This was the last movie my dad and I seen before he died. 🙏

[@tomdownes1g]

So sorry for your loss.

[@BigBoss-qj1nt]

Interesting, here have a attention cookie

[@bruceflora8975]

I enjoyed watching movies with dad also in his last years, we'd watch westerns all winter

[@finished6267]

Damn. I wish I'd seen this with my dad. We watched sideways together. He loved it. Lots of laughs

[@briangrimmer8225]

I had the same experience with my dad. What are the chances of seeing your comment 🙏

[@BeardedVeteran1776]

Thank you for making this video! 😎👍

[@user-bl3ry8hj1p]

One of the most perfectly written screen plays from a book ever!

[@stansmad]

Absolutely love Barry Corbin ! He is great in everything he does and very underrated in my humble opinion.

[@ArchGBUStanton]

I can't believe you mentioned this and There Will Be Blood. We saw them both approx. Two weeks apart and I found them very similar and often get the names mixed up for a second when talking about either movie. So to hear then both mentioned here is quite amazing.

[@shawnflynn1713]

This is one of my favorite movies. I watch it often. All the characters are so fascinating.

[@earthstewardude]

I watch it often too... I wish I had that tank so I could off one of my neighbors.

[@lauratoffan38]

Excellent research and presentation! New subscriber.

[@toddhildebrand6057]

Most of the “# of things you don’t know about…” videos are pretty well known. This was a good one. Great job!

[@loveforeignaccents]

Interesting! One of my all-time favorite movies indeed!!

[@kfneely1]

One of my favorite movies! Whenever it pops up on one of the premium channels I watch it. I already know what is going to happen but it still creeps me out to this day!

[@jsmith1746]

One of my all-time favorite movies. Definitely top 5.

[@notdavid8175]

a literal masterpiece of cinema.