The Coen brothers both wrote and directed the film, No Country for Old Men, that premiered in 2007. Within the first scene the tone of the movie was set. The secluded desert is the opening scene. Silent, dark, and mysterious with little to no signs of anyone around. As the sun rises so does signs of civilization. Showing different times of day in the same location. It then shifts to an officer of the law with a man he has under arrest. After putting him in the car he places the man’s belongings in the front seat of his squad car. It appears to be an oxygen tank with a hose connected but this leaves the audience with questions. The arrested man remains calm during this whole scene which some may think is odd. This man who has been placed under arrest is Anton Chigurh. Who is soon found out to be a cold blooded murderer when he takes out the police officer who arrests him, in the sheriff’s station, with no hesitation. Soon, the audience will find out Chigurh’s mentality towards people is that he obtains the right to take a person’s life into his own hands. Considering his
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This concept comes up quite often in No Country for Old Men. The moment where unknowing victims face Chigurh, it is their destiny to live or die from that moment on.
From a young age, people are taught to make good choices because it will affect them for their entire lives. It is not mentioned that the wrong choice could cost them their life. This is what Chigurh does to … The thought of a single decision changing your whole life is inconceivable for most people. However, if referring back to the concept of destiny means that every decision is life altering.
No Country for Old Men is a film all its own and one that deserves its own genre. So many aspects of the film contributed to its success. This movie won over 150 awards because of its uniqueness and ability to win over any
This concept comes up quite often in No Country for Old Men. The moment where unknowing victims face Chigurh, it is their destiny to live or die from that moment on.
From a young age, people are taught to make good choices because it will affect them for their entire lives. It is not mentioned that the wrong choice could cost them their life. This is what Chigurh does to … The thought of a single decision changing your whole life is inconceivable for most people. However, if referring back to the concept of destiny means that every decision is life altering.
No Country for Old Men is a film all its own and one that deserves its own genre. So many aspects of the film contributed to its success. This movie won over 150 awards because of its uniqueness and ability to win over any