The most outstanding movie since Fargo. The genuis minds of the Coen brothers to force and provoke intense thought in deciphering the events as they unfolded and stay the course of what really was happening is the clue into what happens when the story was wrapping up and in case the viewer misses it, throws in an ending that forces the viewer to go back and recall what they really saw happen....and in their true Coen deviated fashion, to keep the viewer sidetracked while staying clearly on track is the added appreciation in which they tell a story and the true genius in their direction. I wonder how many viewers didn't give up in trying to understand what REALLY happened in the end in this fabulously acted, well told story. THE ABSOLUTE BEST MOVIE I'VE SEEN!

NCFOM, as a film, stands on its own. As an adaptation of a 'serious' novel, it remains faithful to the dialogue only. Of course the plot is there, but the forged-steel spine of moral ambiguity which author Cormac McCarthy infused novel is missing. The Coen's and longtime cinematographer Roger Deakins compose the shots with precise detail which work for the film, but are direct re-hash of material from previous film. The movie is a slam-bang-shoot-em-up action picture with moments of brutal violence and building tension. One of the great charms of the brothers? previous works is their sharp sense of irony. With this film, sadly, they let the audience see them winking and letting us know how clever they are. What should be lines of dialogue which should send shivers down our spines are read as comedy. At least this was the response from the audience with whom I saw the film. The acting, music, sets, and of course cinematography are great! Though flawed, it is worth seeing.

The Coen brothers really pulled this movie off. I walked out almost speechless. Crazy and inspiring, Javier Bardem gave the best performance I have been waiting to see in a LONG time. I was surprised I havent heard much of this movie because it is phenomenal. Excellent cast, story, weapons, setting and pretty much everything else. A Must Go!

Sure there was some great acting, unique filmography, and well timed suspense, but the heights of the film balance out with the lows to leave me thinking, "eh, that wasn't that great." The way it culminated in the ending just plain sucked and the lack of character development for some or the insertion of pointless characters in certain scenes was just that - pointless.

This is one of if not the best movie of 2007. A lot of people say it's all about glorifying violence, but it's really not. You have to understand that most of the story revolves around Tommy Lee Jones' character and how he is constantly on the heels of the killer, and yet he can't catch him. By the end of the movie he's baffled by the changing times and how the world never used to be so horrific and violent. He's caught off guard by this and it ends up leading to his retirement. The movie isn't simply about the violence, but more about how society has changed from being consumed by the simple things of life but has now transformed into a society of violence and greed. If you go into the movie with this mindset you won't be disappointed. The movie makes one think. I myself needed to see it twice before fully understanding the magnitude of the story. Great acting, great plot, excellent directing.