US Criterion Collection coming to TAPE! Film soon.
Directors: Joel and Ethan Coen directed "No Country for Old Men," released in 2007. The Coen Brothers are known for their distinctive storytelling and darkly comedic style, evident in films such as "Fargo" and "The Big Lebowski." With "No Country for Old Men," they adapted Cormac McCarthy's novel into a tense and haunting thriller, showcasing their exceptional talent for creating compelling narratives.
Plot: The film follows Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), who stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and a suitcase of money in the Texas desert. As he heads off with the cash, he not only finds himself pursued by drug dealers but also by a relentless and brutal hitman, Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem). Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) tries to protect Moss and keep up with the unfolding chaos. The story explores themes of fate, morality, and the inevitable consequences of violence.
Awards: "No Country for Old Men" received widespread critical acclaim, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Javier Bardem. The film's direction, performances, and screenplay were highly praised.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital master, supervised and approved by director of photography Roger Deakins, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- New conversation between filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen and author Megan Abbott
- New conversation between Deakins and associate producer David Diliberto, also featuring Abbott
- Archival interviews with actors Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, and Kelly Macdonald
- Behind-the-scenes documentary by Brolin
- Three documentaries about the making of the film featuring on-set footage and interviews with members of the cast and crew
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by author Francine Prose and a 2007 piece on the film by author Larry McMurtry
New illustration by Juan Esteban R.