Likewise, Wells and Chigurh are both arguably psychopathic killers and yet both address people by “sir” throughout the film, in spite of what Bell says. :o). In any case, it’s probably there to show how cocky Carson Wells is, like he’s assuming that all the businesses in that building could be ‘missing a floor’ without even realising it. I agree with everything up until “The same way the coin did.”. I don’t understand why you seem to think this is the only interpretation, no. Thats just my take. A cold-blooded killer, he carries out his work without remorse. This ghost of a man (dehumanized) is able to show up this joke of a universe as having no punchline. Not sure how this idea stacks up against his other works, but it seems to make obvious sense here…, When Sheriff Bill discovers that Llewelyn was killed, and he has no power in El Paso to do anything about it, could that represent that this figure is in fact not omnipotent? Pah! . Well put. Money root of evil. Shigar was the judge. there is no country for old men or young- there is no country for men, and women; the world is not our home. I think he is implying that he was minted. Your post really helped me to figure out not few but many of them. Will he have any wisdom to share, or does he feel that era is past for him? Immediately after that, Chigurh’s impenetrability is lost. Could it be, that Chigurh is nothing more than the long sweeping scythe of mortality intent on who it might be intent on and winging its way home afterwards? Fear of death is the obvious answer but what if that wasn’t all there was to it? After he calls Carla Jean, Moss calls Wells’ phone, but Chigurh answers. Sure, we could look at the coin toss as death’s constant question, and our occasional escaping. The sheriff talks to his deputy about the people that would kill and torture old people and then cash their social security checks. He couldn’t accept the kindness of that kid because to enter that world equals death in his. So if you are looking for a movie with some sort of deeper message, lest it be compared to “Lost,” then keep looking, but I’m afraid to say you have certainly “missed the plot.”, I dunno, do you know anyone who thought the ending of Lost looked like anything other than a heap of bullshit? More by luck than judgement I found work as a stage technician at the Bristol Old Vic and that was my introduction to the biz. And who can blame him? Bell – “Okay. But he was to us, the viewers, the protagonist, the hero of the story; the guy who overcomes setbacks and succeeds. For much of No Country for Old Men, hitman Anton Chigurh feels like an unstoppable killing machine. God! It’s exactly the kind of film I’d like though, so I probably should soon. For a person going into film, Werner Herzog deserves the credit for your use of his line from his amazing film, “Grizzly Man,”: “The common denominator of the Universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder.” Respect for the elders, please! It’s one of my favourite films, but I realise it’s earned that title purely because of the first 80 minutes. they nearly get what they want yet never do. If your approach to film is that you don’t have to use your “mental capacity” to fill in any blanks, you’re doing it wrong. The criminal organisation Stephen Root works for is on a floor which has been kept secret because of its illegal activities. So what does it all mean? Diggin graves in the back yard didn’t bring any.”. He’s portraying himself as God. I would be curious to see what you thought of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. You would think that this random meting out of chaos would have more randomness to it. It is No Country For Old Men. The split shadows and dual TVs suggest to me that Bell’s physical and spiritual being are separating at that moment. Before I do, I think I’ll come back and re-read this post! Bell reveals he woke from the dream, and No Country For Old Men cuts to black. No Country For Old Men is an extremely faithful adaptation of author Cormac McCarthy’s novel, which follows a man named Llewelyn Moss who steals a bag of drug money from and finds himself pursued by demonic hitman Anton Chigurh. For our dreams can go anywhere, be anything. I think an important moment in the movie and the book occurs when Llewelyn is tempted by the woman at the pool. This was one of the best films to come out in the past ten years or so, to bad nobody had the stomach or fortitude to finish it.so much potential down the drain…. With perpetual joviality, the man attempts to turn the conversation back to the weather, and to pointless topics. When he gets back to his motel, Chigurh is waiting for him. However, he then wakes up. You really do think critically, we need more people in the world like you. Whereas many writers can toss in a new plotline to reinvigurate a flagging narrative, Mcarthy seems adept at keeping his readers on their toes by flinging ‘deep’ and ‘meaningful’ philisophical constants in their path (anyone who has read ‘The Road’ should be well aware of this). And the really evil guy gets away (beamed up to a spaceship, we are left to speculate). Geeesh! Start here: No Country For Old Men Explainer and Deep Dive. That is the moment he starts derailing seriously at his job. See, No Country for Old Men takes its name from the first line of ‘Sailing to Byzantium’ by William Butler Yeats. In case you’re new to the site, here’s how it works. A little self-reflection is in order. Anton says he’s going to find Carla and kill her if Llewelyn doesn’t hand him the money bag. He’s abandoned the idea of justice and making a difference anymore.