As soon as this movie went to black, I had the exact same feeling as when "Fargo" ended. Complete dismay and virtual awesomeness. This movie was brilliant! I haven't read the book so I'd like to hear someone's comments if they've read it and seen the movie. The Coen brothers have a very specific style which I've come to love.

Josh Brolin (Grindhouse, American Gangster) and Javier Bardem (who I am now a HUGE fan of) were awesome advesaries. It was an incredibly gritty performance between these actors and this story had me holding my breath until the credits. I was physically gripping the seat. Again I didn't read the book but I LOVED the weapon of choice that Javier's character used. The depth these two brought to their roles was so specific. On the other spectrum, the two comic relief's were Woody Harrelson and Tommy Lee Jones. Already both wickedly very funny in my book. I felt like I finally had a chance to breathe when they took the scene. This however did not diminish their performances. Kelly Macdonald was the perfect match to Josh Brolin. She created such a great arch for her character. Beth Grant, my fellow college alum, you could tell had SO much fun playing the deluded, annoying mother in curlers. She was hilarious. I always enjoy her. Every single one of the actors in this film were so dedicated and focused and determined to tell this story in the basest of circumstances with every moment at the highest possible survival peak. It was so well done and I LOVED the ending. It's funny because once the credits started rolling everyone in the theater did that sigh of "That was freakin' awesome." It was so clear and what an awesome way to spend last tuesday.

5 Stars - A MUST SEE
(be prepared for a bloodbath "Coen" style)