I had watched "No country for old men" quite some time ago. There are these similarities between the two movies. Both have a cold blooded killer, both are set in vast unpopulated lands where crime can really go unnoticed. Both are from the same house of direction, of course.

10 stars for Frances McDormand. Her acting was confident and yet nervous as would be in her character's situation. Both her and Macy's acting was animated to an extent - his because there were secrets he wouldn't reveal, hers because it was her way of getting information by identifying with people. Both of them acted well.

The fact that FM actually commented about being a character actress more than a movie star earns her my respect. I will remember her at least for that quote and this role.

The two accomplices also acted well and gelled into their characters.

Overall, this was a much above average movie with great direction and a good story.