NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@Dan-B]

Important distinction: This is a realistic depiction of a psychopathic killer, not a psychopath.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks and happy belated birthday, Tom! 🎉 Yes, I think she lived. 🔸 As someone who adores the work of writers/directors/brothers Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, not all their stuff is this bleak. 😨 They also do really well with mixing humor and profundity. For that vibe, check our RAISING ARIZONA (1987), FARGO (1996), THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998), O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU (2000) and THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS (2018). For the mostly stern with a flashes dark wit try the one that put them on the map BLOOD SIMPLE (1984), an excellent remake of a John Wayne classic TRUE GRIT (2010) and INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (2013).

[@carryontom]

Thanks Aunt Ves! The only one on that list I've seen is O Brother Where Art Thou but I've also seen Hail, Caesar! So I'll definitely heck out more Coen brothers. They're certainly tough to react to in real time because their work is incredibly layered. Even watching this back while I was editing I kept thinking "how did I not realise that at the time". It's definitely the type of work you can watch multiple times and learn something new each time. Very talented guys!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

@@carryontom Indeed, they are a couple of smarty pants and their work reflects it. I've never been disappointed by them.

[@thequietrevolution3404]

Never watched the movie or read the book. So, I had to figure out the finale through deduction. Yes, Chigurh killed Carla Jean (he was checking his shoes on the porch). But she didn't call the coin toss. That changed his karma and caused him to now follow in Llewellyn Moss's wake. Analyzing the clues: Moss crashed in the truck, bought a coat from a young man, and perished off screen. Chigurh crashed in the car, bought a shirt from a young man, and soon to also perish off screen. Great reaction!

[@carryontom]

Oh wow that's a great deduction! I never even saw that connection between Llewellyn and Chigurh! If that's true that Carla Jean changed his karma, that makes the ending a whole lot more satisfying!

[@rg3388]

In addition to the tombstone specifying 1980, Anton observes that a coin dated 1958 is now 22 years old.

[@terryfowler4893]

Quality reaction mate, me and the missus went to see this at the cinema when it came and out, watching on the big screen with the surround sound was immense, as you said said it’s got so many layers and for what it’s worth I think Carla Jean was killed with Anton checking his boots for blood when leaving, Carla Jean was played by Kelly Macdonald a Scottish actress who done a brilliant job on that Texas accent

[@carryontom]

Thanks mate! Of course! I only noticed the 'boot check' when I watched it back. I love that; a nice bit of visual storytelling. And yes I realised Kelly Macdonald was Scottish after watching too! Fantastic performance.

[@aranerem5569]

Is the movie Tarzan The Fearless on the list?

[@rawtrout007]

I ve never seen this movie.

[@marievjing]

I really enjoy your videos reactions :) I just wanted to say to not forget to get the "extented cut" for Terminator 2. By the way, I also like Terminator 3. Its only crime was just not be as good as the first 2 ;) Also, I think you should react to the star wars films in "machete order" (great for 1st view). It goes like this : -episode 4,5 -then episode 1,2,3 : the prequels as flashbacks -Rogue one -and only then episode 6 as it was always meant to be watched at last since it's the conclusion ^^ I would aslo like to suggest for you to react to the "Indiana jones trilogy" (also written by Georges Lucas) and "The matrix trilogy" (if you've never seen them before of course)

[@carryontom]

Thanks Marie! Okay T2 Extended coming right up! I'll think about doing the machete order... I did see the prequels when i was a kid so it wouldn't strictly be a 'first time watch' but my memory is so vague it would be nice to revisit them. The machete order sounds like a really cool way to experience the saga too. So maybe we'll just go for it! Indiana jones and the Matrix are totally on the list (more trilogies I can't believe I haven't seen!).

[@erwinquiachon8054]

I always say that "No Country For Old Men" is about morality. Moss is moral, but very flawed. Because of that, Moss dies. Chigurh is amoral and believes in random violence. In the end, Chigurh is a victim of random violence with a bone sticking out of his arm. The bone sticking out of his arm indicates that he will die soon because he can't seek proper help in the hospital. I remember the book states that he was never found, which leads us to conclude that the cartel disposed of Chigurh's body. The last man standing is Bell, who doesn't realize that he came out on top because he is the most moral person of the the film. There is no indication of any moral flaws in Bell's character. Bell always tries to do the right thing and worries about defeating evil. Bell worries about God never finding him, but his God is his moral integrity, which he never abandons. Moral people worry about the evil in the world often without realizing when they are doing well. His dream in the end indicates that he is following the path of another moral man, his father, who is saving a spot for him (John 14).

[@carryontom]

Fantastic conclusion, that makes so much sense and I have to read the book now. I discover something new every time I think about this movie. The irony of chasing down a man for stolen money and then giving $100 for the boys shirt.... yeah he knew he was done for. That's interesting what you say about the dream at the end; my original interpretation was that Bell was attempting to follow in his father's footsteps, but the dream ends before he can catch up, signifying he's unable to join him on the same podium. He can't be the same lawman his father was because it's a different time, and morality was much simpler when his father was around. It's an incredibly layered story, and one that gives a little bit extra every time you think about it!

[@Бигдрама]

Фильм хороший, но я считаю его немного переоцененным...🤷