The Creator of 'Dune' Names His Favourite 21st Century Film — and It Has a 93% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Audiences are just as impressed as critics.
Over the past decade, Denis Villeneuve has become one of the most acclaimed and influential directors in the film industry. Seven of his last eight films have received a combined 33 Academy Award nominations and 11 wins. So it comes as no surprise that he also has exceptional taste in cinema. Villeneuve singled out one film in particular, calling it the best of the past 25 years. And audiences seem to agree — it holds an impressive 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Plot of No Country for Old Men
In the deserts of Texas, ordinary hunter Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon the bloody aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong — corpses, weapons, and a suitcase filled with two million dollars. Choosing to take the money, he unknowingly sets off a deadly chain of events.
Hot on his trail is Anton Chigurh — a ruthless hitman whose methods terrify even seasoned lawmen. Each of his victims brings him one step closer to the unsuspecting Moss.
The Meaning of No Country for Old Men
Experts see No Country for Old Men as a metaphor for American society in the 2000s. Llewelyn Moss embodies the everyman — a working-class figure hoping for a stroke of fortune, echoing the dreams of many Americans longing for sudden wealth.
Anton Chigurh, on the other hand, represents the dark side of the American Dream — a relentless pursuit of success at any cost. His character illustrates how the thirst for profit can turn a man into a soulless killing machine.
"The image of the police officer being strangled by that nightmarish killer played by Javier Bardem has haunted me since I first saw it," Villeneuve told IndieWire.
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No Country for Old Men stands as a rare example of a film that earned both critical acclaim (winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture) and popular admiration. It boasts high ratings across all platforms: 8.2 on IMDb and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
