tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post777118792434793417..comments2023-12-09T00:47:34.811-07:00Comments on Blog Cabins: Movie Commentary and Reviews Made Fun: Fletch's Film Review: No Country for Old MenFletchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-84190558683873661742007-12-17T20:05:00.000-07:002007-12-17T20:05:00.000-07:00See, I liked No Country for Old Men much better th...See, I liked <I>No Country for Old Men</I> much better than <I>Fargo</I> as it seemed, through the character of Bell (arguably the novel's protagonist), to be less nihilistic. There's no doubt that it's pessimistic, but there seemed to be more of a comment on judgment/restitution in relation to chance and association. For me, <I>Fargo</I> (a film that I feel was incredibly well-made, although not one that I like) seemed to show otherwise decent people doing heinous crap with exponentially devastating results. And no explanation other than human weakness. At least through Bell there is context and an understanding that the 'times they are a changin'. <BR/><BR/>Now <I>The Man who wasn't there</I>... that's one of my favs. It's got all the tragedy, quirkiness, and artsy brilliance mingled with sarcastic chic. Plus you can watch it with your mother in-law.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04500170458099056960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-27473177325099312802007-12-12T06:22:00.000-07:002007-12-12T06:22:00.000-07:00Yeah, that is what happens when you talk about som...Yeah, that is what happens when you talk about something you do not know anything about. I will get back to you when I actually see it. I appreciate you not giving any of the movie away. Thanks.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006587494543539846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-7918368411796014952007-12-11T20:30:00.000-07:002007-12-11T20:30:00.000-07:00Robb - The Big Lebowski tops my Coen list, with Fa...Robb - The Big Lebowski tops my Coen list, with Fargo coming in second and No Country probably coming in third (though honestly, it's been way too long since I've seen Barton Fink, Blood Simple or Miller's Crossing, and I have yet to see The Man Who Wasn't There).<BR/><BR/>David - I didn't want to give too much about the movie about, but suffice it to say that my issues aren't necessarily with the way it ends, but with the events leading up to the end. Though the final scene did bother me...see it and I'll share more.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-28529978459716458452007-12-11T20:13:00.000-07:002007-12-11T20:13:00.000-07:00I can not wait to see this movie. I liked your re...I can not wait to see this movie. I liked your review and have only heard good things about it. Sorry, but I think I would fall into group three. I love it when a great movie leaves you hanging as long as it was a great movie and there is not a chance of a third one. It is not because I necessarily know what is going on, but it is more about the fact that I get to decide. Much like books, you get to decide what things look like and when they make the movie (Lord of The Rings perhaps) then you see how the director thought that it would look. The same goes with the ending of a movie; the director will tell you what he thinks or maybe he wants you to decide. Please ignore all of this if it does not make sense. Once I actually see the movie I will likely have a better idea of what I am saying.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006587494543539846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-61220425710842270742007-12-10T09:27:00.000-07:002007-12-10T09:27:00.000-07:00I saw the movie with my mom, who is in the "read t...I saw the movie with my mom, who is in the "read the book" club, so she was able to explain the ending to me. I didn't like her version, which was also pretty vague, so I made up my own where the guy stumbles into a garage and bleeds to death. And then a pit bull eats him. And before he dies he gets stung by a swarm of killer bees. Or something along those lines, anything really is better than just trailing off like that. <BR/><BR/>Complaints aside, I really enjoyed it. The Coens are pretty awesome. Fargo made me laugh so it wins, but I still really enjoyed this. Bonus: Josh Brolin was in Goonies! I love that movie!Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360501621610946324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-86418685651969791762007-12-10T08:26:00.000-07:002007-12-10T08:26:00.000-07:00I want to see this and "Sunshine."Yeah, Javier Bar...I want to see this and "Sunshine."<BR/><BR/>Yeah, Javier Bardem is getting all kinds of publicity. I'd be surprised if he doesn't walk out of the Oscars w/ something this year.Adam Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167975981351036629noreply@blogger.com