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

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

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Enjoy my reaction to "No Country For Old Men" - Ethan Coen & Joel Coen.
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@closeup6263 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most (if not the most) REALISTIC movies ever made!!! Full-Length Reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/no-country-for-62575373

@sca88 2 жыл бұрын

A few years back a Belgian psychiatry professor had 10 colleagues watch 400 films over 3 years to rate supposed film psychopaths. Anton was voted as the most realistic and classic psychopath among the the group.

@rachelpsmith3129 2 жыл бұрын

No Country for Old Men was first a novel written by one of the most revered American writers still living, Cormac McCarthy. People have him pegged for a Nobel Prize in literature possibly. The film is extremely faithful to the novel. The film's dialogue was often lifted word for word from the book. McCarthy's most famous novel, Blood Meridian, was going to be adapted to the screen by Ridley Scott but he gave up. I believe that novel is unfilmable. I hope this comment isn't too tangential. Anyway, great reaction. Thanks so much.

@AtticusFink 2 жыл бұрын

The Coen brothers said that the novel was basically the shooting script for the movie. I do like that the novel gives more backstory to Sheriff Bell, but it probably didn't fit well with the pace of the movie. The Road is another novel of McCarthy's that's been adapted to film, and both are great. It's a tough read, really poignant, but still great.

@kylegacy 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have the script for Blood Meridian that Scott was going to shoot, written by William Monahan. It's absolutely dreadful, and I'm glad it fell through, because it's nothing like the novel. Extremely watered down, and deviates from the text. Tommy Lee Jones acquired the rights to BM and wrote an adaptation in the 90s I believe, but no studio would pick it up because of the violence. I know Tommy's a true fan of Cormac's work, I'm still trying to track that screenplay down. I've read BM several times and I think the biggest issue when it comes to adapting it - much bigger than the violence - is that there's no actual plot. But still, I'd love to see what Tommy did with it.

@MojiBeau Жыл бұрын

@@AtticusFink “it’s a tough read” pretty much describes every Cormac McCarthy book lol

@TheWizardOfEgo 2 жыл бұрын

The gas station scene was one of the most chilling scenes I have ever seen - it will go down in movie history

@SgtWicket Жыл бұрын

I love how much this movie trusts the viewer. It doesn’t overlay soundtrack to tell you “okay you’re supposed to feel tense here”. You feel tense because of events and dialogue.

@stejent 2 жыл бұрын

Javier Bardem in this film is absolutely stunning, formidable and intimidating. One of the best villains ever.

@kudmondx1829 2 жыл бұрын

8:35 Even the bag of candy played it’s role perfectly” 🤣 That’s so funny ! I always watch that wrapper intensely during this scene

@tjmctube 2 жыл бұрын

That gas station scene is pure gold. I can't think of one thing to add or subtract from it that could possibly make it better. Chilling.

@greggately5782 2 жыл бұрын

An American classic. Arguably my favorite Cohen Bros film. Anton is one of the most fascinating characters I’ve ever seen in film. The Oscar was well deserved.

@VirusZ001 2 жыл бұрын

This film took home the big 4 at the Oscars including best motion picture of the year for a reason! A Coen brothers masterpiece

@MrSporkster 2 жыл бұрын

This movie is something special alright. Anton is a freak of nature. He controls every scene he is in.

@Divinemakyr 2 жыл бұрын

The realism of this movie is definitely one of its most stark aspects. The fact that there's no music in the entirety of the movie is also interesting. It gives a tense feeling like something wrong's going to happen at any moment.

@TampaCEO 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review of one of my favorite films! And you had it right. The "coin toss" scene is by far the most popular scene in the movie. It's the one people talk about the most. Javier Bardem was a genius in his role as Anton Chigurh. He's gone on to play many more roles. Definitely check out the movie "Skyfall" where he plays the Bond villain. It was one of my favorite Bond films as well. Enjoy!

@izzonj 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as he mentioned "favorite scene" I thought of the coin toss with the shopkeeper

@aaroncstyle5024 2 жыл бұрын

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@dimitrakapa4887 Жыл бұрын

I really dont liké this film....

@BitterSweetPoundcake 2 жыл бұрын

The Big Lebowski would be a great movie to react to as well, especially if you enjoy the Coen Brothers movies like this one. Comedy gold!

@AnthonyMartin-k8m 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the store clerk knew his life was in danger well before the coin toss. He kept trying to conclude things and hopefully get rid of Anton when he kept asking "will there be anything else" and Anton kept standing there not allowing it to conclude. So I think the guy knew then that something was going to happen.

@DevInvest 2 жыл бұрын

“Age’ll flatten a man Wendell.” Truth

@victoriac4317 2 жыл бұрын

The lack of music throughout the movie REALLY helps add to the tension.

@jackseditzzz 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE this movie, It's by far one if not my favorite Films ever, The acting and the overall cast and cinematography is outstanding, Glad to see more and more people reacting and watching this masterpiece of a movie, Defiantly one of Javier's best roles.

@jonm1114 2 жыл бұрын

You asked an interesting question about how an actor can play a part like Anton Chigurh. I saw an interview with Gene Hackman where he described having to do a movie scene where his character beat a man half to death in the street, sadistically and mercilessly, just to make a point to the people watching him do it. He said it was very hard to do a scene like that because when he made himself into such a character he couldn't help but actually experience some of the emotions that character would have in that moment and it was a very frightening and disturbing experience. The movie he was talking about is called "Unforgiven". If you decide to react to American western movie, "Unforgiven" would be a great choice. It stars and was directed by Clint Eastwood, and it won the Best Picture and Best Director Oscar's for Clint Eastwood, and Best Supporting Actor for Gene Hackman. It is a true classic.

@apkelly01 2 жыл бұрын

That's a pneumatic bolt - its used in slaughter houses to euthanize animals. Bullets wouldn't be practical in a slaughter house, so this is what they use instead. It's fast, safer for the handler and can be reused over and over.

@leonefurlan137 2 жыл бұрын

IMO THE BEST THRILLER EVER! The world association of psychologists voted Anton for most accurate depiction of a psychopath ever on film! He truly has no remorse,kills ppl like cattle. Javier Bardem won an Oscar for this role! P.S.and did u know that Llewelyn is Thanos from the Avengers

@TheWizardOfEgo 2 жыл бұрын

Great reaction - It is one of those movies that when the credits roll at the end you know something inside you has shifted

@nocrot1 2 жыл бұрын

Anton sees himself something like an instrument of fate. Like he told Moss' wife at the end "I got here the same way the coin did." That's why he's always moving forward. I see that your channel is pretty new. I only found this video because I searched for it specifically. Normally I search "movie reaction". But your videos don't come up because your titles don't have those key words. I think you'll get more exposure if you add those key words in. You're a great reactor. You do a good job of showing enough of the movie along with your commentary. Your editing is also very good. I have a few videos of yours to catch up on and you've earned a sub out of me. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your reactions.

@starlightperkins330 2 жыл бұрын

This movie is creepy. Once you’ve seen it, you’ll never forget it.

@BloodTar 2 жыл бұрын

Best frickin' movie. I love how it had absolutely ZERO music throughout the whole thing.

@kylegacy 2 жыл бұрын

Great reaction, mate. I can only echo what every other subscriber has mentioned here. And the book is very much worth a read too, Cormac McCarthy's writing is on another plain. Also, a couple of neat little trivia pieces: Anton's look is based on a photograph in a book that Tommy Lee Jones had, of a man sat in the bar area inside a brothel back in 1979 - same clothes, same hair. And Llewelyn's look is based on Cormac himself from 1973 (just google for the pictures). Eerily accurate.

@andrewward9183 2 жыл бұрын

The coin toss in the gas station scene is nothing but stress I swear to God 🤣

@Daniel-Strain 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing how you appreciate these films and recognize the best parts of them. Thanks for sharing your impression!

@grendelink1751 2 жыл бұрын

I can't stop thinking about the concept of living strictly by a set of rules or principles, to the point of almost giving up your free will. The lead character in the movie GhostDog is an assassin who strictly lives by the code of Bushido. He isn't a pycho, but he still kills according to his code. Jim Jarmusch is the film maker. I think you would enjoy that film as well.

@stobe187 2 жыл бұрын

strong recommendation for Ghost Dog from me as well, a great film.

@alemmingsdeath Жыл бұрын

I had a friend who lived by a "code", but it was severe OCD, and it definitely brought him to some painful or inconvenient decisions based on the "rules" the OCD made him follow.

@OnTheOnlyShipButHalfWannaSink Жыл бұрын

Excellent commentary! Thanks! I’ll propose another “best scene”. The sheriff’s father goes on ahead through the storm, builds a fire, and waits for him.

@babyfry4775 2 жыл бұрын

Intense and frightening. Javier Bardem was freaky scary. Everyone was really good. Just a scary movie without monsters of the science fiction type but monsters nonetheless. Good reaction!

@nevinyoung5095 2 жыл бұрын

As a law enforcement officer, Ed Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) was following in the footsteps of his father. His father was to go ahead and light a fire, providing warmth and hope, and it is that hope that keeps us going through the dark times and struggles. But then he says "And then I woke up." And this lets us know that maybe the hope is not real, but we keep going anyway. Which makes it "no country for old men." (This is a line from W.B. Yeats' poem Sailing to Byzantium).

@TomorrowWeLive 2 жыл бұрын

You're right about the realism. Best dialogue in a film ever. I think the lack of soundtrack makes a big difference. You're completely grounded in the scene. I've never seen a movie like this. It's one of the most 'pure' films I've ever seen. Another one is Doubt.

@brandonbrooks898 2 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. He knows how to properly watch this movie and still give the natural " reaction ", the point of these videos, but he listens to the important part of the movie and doesn't over talk though it like other ppls channel. Some reaction videos the ppl are more worried about how they look and talk and don't really watch the movie. Bravo friend ill be watching your channel. And good review ar the end, you get the point of the movie, we hace to live with our decisions , good or bad. It's a masterpiece

@alboystewart2212 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Bardem won an Oscar for his performance as Anton Chigure

@BitterSweetPoundcake 2 жыл бұрын

I always watch for the coin toss scene!

@TheTLElliott 8 ай бұрын

Nobody creates and films wounds like the Coen brothers.

@DavidMichaelDurham 2 жыл бұрын

Something to think about: the shopkeeper knew the coin was on heads because Anton mentioned the date on the coin. The date is on the heads side.

@rreichar1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! This was the best reaction I have seen to this movie. Anton is like an Osprey killing fish and tearing them apart to eat them alive. It doesn’t hate the fish. It doesn’t care about the fish.

@robertchavez4763 2 жыл бұрын

Your review to this masterpiece is the best I've seen set. Like the movie, you knew when to comment and when to stay quiet. When you combine one of the best writers (Cormac McCarthy) with the best directors around (Coen brothers) and the caliber of actors (Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin,Woody Harlson, Barry Corbin and the rest), you get a masterpiece. The fact that the movie had no music also made it easier to hear and appreciate every single word. Bardem won the oscar for best supporting actor. This man takes his craft seriously. The whole cast just did a magnificent job. Thanks for your review. You understood the move every step of the way. Congrats.

@kristahartmann6712 Жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job letting dialogue be heard. Your summary is great. Well done.

@shainewhite2781 2 жыл бұрын

Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Picture, Javier Bardem plays a sadistic hitman hired by the cartel to retrieve stolen drug money after a deal goes wrong, and will take down anyone that gets in his way.

@chrisw1555 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful reaction. I only recently found your channel and I must say i'm impressed with the movies you've chosen so far and your personal take during and after the film. Keep up the good work!

@thefleasofathousandcamels6498 2 жыл бұрын

Key line..." you can't stop what's coming"

@XanArt21 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great film. So good!

@willowvons 2 жыл бұрын

Yours was the most in-depth and reasoned reaction to this movie I have seen. Thank you for that.

@grendelink1751 2 жыл бұрын

Have the Cohen Brothers ever made anything less that pure art. Cold blooded genius this film.

@angelagraves865 2 жыл бұрын

They also did a masterful adaptation of the novel by Cormac McCarthy that this movie was based on.

@maggieellis2303 2 жыл бұрын

Okay I’m only like 5 mins in but this is currently in my top 3 reviews of No Country. Excellent!

@TheTLElliott 8 ай бұрын

The sheriff narrator says former sheriffs might not have worn a gun, but we're about to see a vivid example of the new evil "I don't understand." And as the other sheriff says, "How do you defend against it?"

@SmallFryAmI92 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact- josh brolin actually injured his shoulder and his character gets shot in the shoulder so there was nothing too special he needed to do with acting because…he was ACTUALLY injured

@sca88 2 жыл бұрын

Anton (Javier Bardem) one of the great psychopaths in film history.

@lara314 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You're picking a lot of great movies! 😊👍 I hope "Prisoners" and "Gone Girl" are also on your list.

@filyblunt2572 2 жыл бұрын

Gone girl? Fuckin awful

@tduffy5 Жыл бұрын

An old saying: No good deed goes unpunished.

@PastaDon_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great reaction friend... outstanding job with the editing...

@auxaus4613 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic film. I've no doubt you will love it. Great reactions too by the way, really enjoy your channel 😁

@closeup6263 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

@qguru5533 Жыл бұрын

Your reactions are so good and your editing is the best I've seen! Highly enjoyable.

@voidwraithprime8521 2 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the best movies ever. I'd recommend "There Will Be Blood" and "Michael Clayton", both of which are also masterpiece movies.

@erickknutz5599 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love both of those movies, but specifically since he mentioned realism so many times during his review, I think "There Will Be Blood" will be a knock outta the park for him. Michael Clayton seems like an underrated movie, I have never heard anyone in my real life circles ever talk about it, but it's a great film that I watch over and over.

@voidwraithprime8521 2 жыл бұрын

@@erickknutz5599 All of what you said.

@bkboy2384 2 жыл бұрын

This and there will be blood are easily the best 2 movies of the century so far

@4981ish Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your movie reactions, you are really perceptive. Javier Bardem, who is one of the handsomest men in the world, said when they were filming people were scared of him, it's the haircut! Great film! Great reaction. Dive into more Coen films. They are always "different"

@treylem3 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a fantastic movie.

@Fredgilb29 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the reaction. I don't know if you watch Fargo (the 1996 movie), it's one of these movies that makes you feel like you watched a masterpiece as well. The series based on the movie is great.

@smokeyverton7981 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think I have ever seen another movie use a Captive Bolt Pistol as a weapon before

@MrRondonmon 2 жыл бұрын

Basically, the name of the movie tells that the 70s and early 80s were the kickoff point for the Cartels/Drug traders and thus it was now "No time for Old Men" to sheriffs anymore. They were going to find Moss anyway, they had trackers.

@gerardoreyes2209 Жыл бұрын

i like how raw your reaction was.. learning how to apreciate good cinema

@tduffy5 Жыл бұрын

Note of interest. Woody Harrelson plays a hitman in this film. Woody's father WAS a hitman. He was charged with three murders. He was aquitted on one, and convicted on the other two. He was the assassin of the first federal judge to be assassinated in the twentieth century. He may have been involved in the assassination of JFK.

@paulbentley1705 7 ай бұрын

Yep!👍🏼

@jameshdog5759 2 жыл бұрын

Love this movie and loved your reaction to it. I wish more stuff of this quality would come out of Hollywood, but that’s a tall order.

@austntexan 2 жыл бұрын

I spent summers as a kid in a small town on the Texas border town called Lajitas. It was actually a resort area, but it never took off. Even still, traffikers own that area on the Mex side. There's almost no law enforcement out there and you can see for miles and miles. There's been a couple of ending out there, people shooting down at rafters in the river from "High Hill". Just mind your own business out that way. Don't get involved in anyone elses business. Look up what happened to a bunch of UT student in Matamoros back in the 90s. Difficult to walk/talk with your spinal column missing. The violins in Mexico is no joke.

@m.ericwatson968 2 жыл бұрын

It's easy to miss the first watch, Llewellen is talking to chick at the pool, his back is turned from the street, you can see the cartel hombres in the 4X4 drive by behind him, then the scene blacks out and we miss a couple minutes, "Don't no one ever see what's coming" brilliant film making

@yassinemiri3555 2 жыл бұрын

Sharp reaction, you've become quickly one of my favorite channels. I've seen many reactions to this movie since it's one of my all time FAV, nobody so far has picked up on the thickness wall test that Anton did when he took the adjascent room. Which in fact is the only reason he took that room : to get familiar with the configuration, and you picked up quickly on the shoes blood check (more evident) but not everybody picked up on it, some reactors though it was open to interpretation. I like how you are quick minded and focused during your reactions. Much love and best wishes further down the road.

@davidwilkins5932 2 жыл бұрын

My first time with one of your reactions, and it’s a very good one, of an all time classic film. You make good editing choices for paring down the length, and your commentary is very good.

@georgiechadwick2124 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite movies and your take and reaction is maybe the best I've seen! Subscribed

@me262talon2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Closeup!

@yaboyisaac354 Жыл бұрын

Best analysis i’ve seen from a reactor yet, you hit the nail on the head. I just found your channel so i’m not sure if you watched this one yet… but “City of God” is another excellent film that’s very realistic. It’s based on a true story so i guess one could say it has an “edge” in that regard, but the rawness and the authenticity of the movie cannot be denied. The acting is phenomenal and the cinematography is some of the best i’ve ever seen.

@woahhbro2906 6 ай бұрын

The writer of this movie has a lot of novels that involve brutal realities and fate. The stories don't end with "the good guy" winning for example. One of his novels "Blood Meridan" is so disturbing and violent, it has been rejected to be made for film. And it's a Western. It's a fascinating story though, and really shows how horrifying that period of history could be. The writer also chose not to use punctuation when he wrote too. Which is funny.

@lightningphil9186 2 жыл бұрын

New to your channel man. Just watched snatch (classic bty) reaction and now this beauty of a movie. I can give you a great list of must watch movies with 100% confidence there will be no meh movies in there just all top notch! Nice to see people actually watching and taking in and appreciating the finer details in movie watching. You now have yourself a new subscriber 👍👍

@alfredborden1494 2 жыл бұрын

Hi George. Have you ever thought about the fact that Moss actually has a split personality. Chigurh is the second half of Moss, which will not go into the same frame with Moss in the whole film. And just notice how much these characters have in common, and how the coincidences go. The movie without soundtrack. One of the most real films with events that cannot be predicted, just like in real life.

@rx7dude2006 2 жыл бұрын

One the most amazing films ever made, saw it when it came out in theaters and many times after.

@maggieellis2303 2 жыл бұрын

One more thing that I’ve heard mentioned in other reviews: people in this movie who do anything selfless or ethical get punished. ALSO, I really have genuinely enjoyed your review. So nice to see and understand others who are impacted even a little like I’ve been when looking at the same piece of art.

@SG-if8iw 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent reaction and comments. Well done.

@Gort-Marvin0Martian 2 жыл бұрын

You should check out the first release the Coen Brothers put out. It's called, Blood Simple. It also takes place in west Texas. It's an incredible ride. Just like this one. As always a great reaction / review. Y'all be safe.

@joeblow8940 2 жыл бұрын

I highly HIGHLY recommend the movie "Apocalypse Now". You'll like both the movie and the great music.

@conureron3792 2 жыл бұрын

Tremendous movie.

@brandothecatmeow Жыл бұрын

Masterpiece is accurate.

@thecityman1910 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your review. Also liked when you said you felt like you'd gained 10 years of wisdom in 2 hours.

@danmiller4064 2 жыл бұрын

Great reaction, and great breakdown as well. Keep it up. Love your reactions, thank you...

@fredericjuliard4261 2 жыл бұрын

Nice t-shirt , it makes me hear Welcome To The Machine in my head, it would have been a good musical theme for Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem). Merci.

@petequesada2936 2 жыл бұрын

Another movie with as much impact was released a month later - There Will Be Blood. I'm sure you'll enjoy.

@jdseaton3386 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute masterpiece!

@pclighting4 2 жыл бұрын

Nice "Wish You Were Here" shirt. You should check out another Coen Brothers movie titled "Oh Brother, Were Art Thou". You'll enjoy it. Cheers

@dsanj4745 2 жыл бұрын

Great review of a great movie! One thing though...while it's true that Moss returning to the scene was a mistake (in spite of his good intentions), the case with the money had the tracker inside. So interested parties stood a decent chance of finding him anyway. On the other hand, there is a chance Moss would've found the tracker and gotten rid of it, but we see how long it took before that ever occurred to him. Moss was clever, but out of his depth. Regarding the water, I've heard it said that no good deed goes unpunished.

@modmary3527 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this again, with you.

@franciscoacevedo8153 Жыл бұрын

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@hotflesh66 2 жыл бұрын

For an excellent film that is a great movie and scary try The Silence of the Lambs which won Best Picture,Director,Best Actress,and Best Actor awards.

@conureron3792 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent movie. One of the best ever!

@samryanstudio 2 жыл бұрын

just came across your channel bro- big things ahead for your KZfaq future mark my words:)

@filyblunt2572 2 жыл бұрын

Only mistake Anton made in the whole film was watching his rear view mirror just too long and running a red light, not that it mattered

@helenespaulding7562 2 жыл бұрын

George, you are doing me such a favor by watching allot of these movies. Several have been very violent or very dark ones that I haven’t wanted to watch myself, even though I know the acting and directing have won Oscars. This is one of them. Please watch The Deer Hunter…….. incredible movie …. Which I haven’t dared to watch 🙄😁

@maurivid83 Жыл бұрын

Everyone says that it was stupid to go back to give the dieing man water. But if he didn't then he wouldn't have left his truck, which wouldn't have put him in flee mode, which WOULD HAVE left his guard down, think no one was after him and would have made him stay home. Anton, the cartel or the syndicate would have found him easily because of the unnoticed tracker. P.S. I guess it wouldn't have mattered because him and his wife still arrived to the same fate either way. So the dumbest thing he did was taking the money.

@Thepitz2000 2 жыл бұрын

Check out "To Live and Die in LA" To Live and Die in L.A. is a 1985 American neo-noir thriller film directed by William Friedkin and based on the 1984 novel by former U.S. Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich, who co-wrote the screenplay with Friedkin. The film features William Petersen, Willem Dafoe and John Pankow among others. Wang Chung composed and performed the original music soundtrack. The film tells the story of the lengths to which two Secret Service agents go to arrest a counterfeiter.