No Country for Old Men a good blind-buy? - Blu-ray Forum

bone crusher · 03-07-2008, 11:59 PM

I haven't seen it and don't quite know what to expect. I thought Fargo was decent, not mind blowing but maybe a little too weird. Would I like NCFOM?

Hollywood81 · 03-08-2008, 12:01 AM

Its not mind blowing or anything. But its still a very good movie. Id say its good enough for a blind buy. You wont be dissapointed.

Sith · 03-08-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

I haven't seen it and don't quite know what to expect. I thought Fargo was decent, not mind blowing but maybe a little too weird. Would I like NCFOM?

If you like movies like Pulp Fiction and Departed then you can feel safe buying
No Country.....If you do i think Amazon has it for $23.00....and there was
a $10 off coupon floating around earlier today....

If your easily offended No country may not be a good choice....other than
that, go for it...

I will say this though, it's no, There Will be Blood

bone crusher · 03-08-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sith

If you like movies like Pulp Fiction and Departed then you can feel safe buying
No Country.....If you do i think Amazon has it for $23.00....and there was
a $10 off coupon floating around earlier today....

If your easily offended No country may not be a good choice....other than
that, go for it...

I will say this though, it's no, There Will be Blood

Why what kind of things are in the movie that could "offend" a person?

Sith · 03-08-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

Why what kind of things are in the movie that could "offend" a person?

Murder for one.....

bone crusher · 03-08-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sith

Murder for one.....

Anything else??

Sith · 03-08-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

Anything else??

little drug action but nothing terrible, departed actually was way more "foul"

Like i said if you we're cool with Departed and Pulp Fiction you'll probably
enjoy this movie....

I'm looking forward to it.....

bone crusher · 03-08-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sith

little drug action but nothing terrible, departed actually was way more "foul"

Like i said if you we're cool with Departed and Pulp Fiction you'll probably
enjoy this movie....

I'm looking forward to it.....

Okay thanks, I may have to get this one then.

broganreynik · 03-08-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sith

If you like movies like Pulp Fiction and Departed then you can feel safe buying

huh? I didn't find this movie similar in any way, but that's just me. Probably because there's no music in it at all and Pulp Fiction and The Departed both have really great soundtracks. I'll be getting NCFOM, but it's definitely not for everyone. Not that this is a good way to judge, but as I was leaving the theater, from overhearing other people I was definitely in the minority by liking it.

Whytewash · 03-08-2008, 12:53 AM

Im gonna shoot with a yes.

I saw this in theatres and I was blown away. Im sure you will be also. (it helps if you are a fan of the Coen brothers also. Their movies are pretty unique)

Bobby Henderson · 03-08-2008, 12:59 AM

Not having seen "NCFOM" yet either, here's one thing I'm wondering: even if you liked this movie quite a bit, is it something that lends itself to repeat viewings?

That's the main standard I try to use in buying a movie versus renting it. I've seen plenty of movies that I thought were great, but didn't feel like seeing again for whatever reason.

The Passion of the Christ is one such example. I thought it was a great movie. But it's not something I can stand to watch repeatedly -mainly because it was just violent to such a sadistic and gruesome degree.

broganreynik · 03-08-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Henderson

Not having seen "NCFOM" yet either, here's one thing I'm wondering: even if you liked this movie quite a bit, is it something that lends itself to repeat viewings?

That's the main standard I try to use in buying a movie versus renting it. I've seen plenty of movies that I thought were great, but didn't feel like seeing again for whatever reason.

The Passion of the Christ is one such example. I thought it was a great movie. But it's not something I can stand to watch repeatedly -mainly because it was just violent to such a sadistic and gruesome degree.

Actually, I would recommend watching this multiple times, so that's a definite yes.

ManUtd · 03-08-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by broganreynik

Actually, I would recommend watching this multiple times, so that's a definite yes.

That's what I like to hear. The ability for replaying mutliple times is a major reason for me to buy BDs. This review has rated this movie highly. I will be picking up this one.

Blu Titan · 03-08-2008, 02:24 AM

Nowdays if it is the type of movie I usually like, I just buy it. Everyone has a different opinion. Most people here hated Pathfinder and I liked it. A lot of people were posting about how funny Good Luck Chuck was. I hated that movie. Anyways, No Country for All Men is a very SAFE blind buy

coachD · 03-08-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Henderson

Not having seen "NCFOM" yet either, here's one thing I'm wondering: even if you liked this movie quite a bit, is it something that lends itself to repeat viewings?

That's the main standard I try to use in buying a movie versus renting it. I've seen plenty of movies that I thought were great, but didn't feel like seeing again for whatever reason.

The Passion of the Christ is one such example. I thought it was a great movie. But it's not something I can stand to watch repeatedly -mainly because it was just violent to such a sadistic and gruesome degree.

I saw this movie the other day in the theater. While I thought it was okay, I decided I didn't like it enough to spend money on the Blu-ray, not matter how good the PQ is. No much happened at all in this movie. Tommy Lee Jones had a small part and really didn't much with it. Josh Brolin was okay, and the hitman did a decent job. But I never thought the whole thing really had much of a story to tell. I can honestly say I will never watch this thing again. Even if you lent me the movie, I would not watch it again.

Gremal · 03-08-2008, 02:29 AM

This film is a sleeper and an absolute masterpiece that gets better each time you see it. Mark my words, it will go down as the best film of the decade. But there's no accounting for personal taste.

Joon · 03-08-2008, 02:49 AM

Looking forward to watching this as well, this is a blind buy for me.

CRMA · 03-08-2008, 02:54 AM

Is there a great deal of bad language in NCFOM?

Gremal · 03-08-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CRMA

Is there a great deal of bad language in NCFOM?

No, there isn't much dialog at all, compared to the average 2-hour film.

Gamma_Winstead · 03-08-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CRMA

Is there a great deal of bad language in NCFOM?

no actually. like two f-bombs. but a whole lot of gruesome violence. I saw it in the theater today. I already want to go again. I just got done with the book too.

03-07-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	No Country for Old Men a good blind-buy? I haven't seen it and don't quite know what to expect. I thought Fargo was decent, not mind blowing but maybe a little too weird. Would I like NCFOM?

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Hollywood81 Member Member since:Feb 2008	Its not mind blowing or anything. But its still a very good movie. Id say its good enough for a blind buy. You wont be dissapointed.

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Bobby Henderson Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oklahoma Blu-ray collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Not having seen "NCFOM" yet either, here's one thing I'm wondering: even if you liked this movie quite a bit, is it something that lends itself to repeat viewings? That's the main standard I try to use in buying a movie versus renting it. I've seen plenty of movies that I thought were great, but didn't feel like seeing again for whatever reason. The Passion of the Christ is one such example. I thought it was a great movie. But it's not something I can stand to watch repeatedly -mainly because it was just violent to such a sadistic and gruesome degree.

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Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Nowdays if it is the type of movie I usually like, I just buy it. Everyone has a different opinion. Most people here hated Pathfinder and I liked it. A lot of people were posting about how funny Good Luck Chuck was. I hated that movie. Anyways, No Country for All Men is a very SAFE blind buy

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Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	This film is a sleeper and an absolute masterpiece that gets better each time you see it. Mark my words, it will go down as the best film of the decade. But there's no accounting for personal taste.

03-08-2008, 02:49 AM	#17
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	Looking forward to watching this as well, this is a blind buy for me.

03-08-2008, 02:54 AM	#18
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