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exceptional development of a ruthless character
PostedJanuary 22, 2008
msay
from dallas
i heard a radio host today griping about how there wasn't a hero that swooped in and saved the day, and no transformation from evil to good. but that's what you get in mainstream hollywood, formulaic, feel good movies.
i've really enjoyed movies like this and no country for old men (which was better) that don't spell out everything, leave questions unanswered, and don't follow the script of forcing a happy, unrealistic ending.
"i don't like to explain myself" is what daniel said, and that's what a man like him would say instead of spilling his guts and telling wah-wah stories from his childhood.
i thought the dueling characters of the oil man and the preacher were great, because they started out and ended up in very similar circumstances. it was a harsh portrayal of reality for what happens when you behave the way they did, but without all the finger-wagging lessons.
and as far as the soundtrack goes, i loved it. yes, it was like nails on a chalkboard, as someone else said, but it's in-your-face (and ears) grittiness is what made me feel in the moment. it put me on the edge of my seat, way better than the subtle stuff you usually get.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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