No Country for Old Men

I finally saw this on pay-per-view last night. I'm eager to see the reaction of someone who hasn't read the book. My main thought was, "This is good, but it's not better than the book; it's more or less a predictable visualization of the book." I wonder what the point is. Is it really an accomplishment? I mean, obviously it's some kind of accomplishment, but what kind, really?

What is the best book-to-movie transfer you've ever seen?

Suggestion

I have a thought for a new (or at least temporary use) for Cinema Chatter. DW and KC have been doing it already -- posting film recommendations. I'm always sorry now to watch a great film and then not have anyone to share it with (I could e-mail you all, of course, but ... not the same.) KC and I were in Liberty Hall the other day comparing rentals, and it reminded me what fun it was to chat up good films.

If you've seen a good movie lately, new or old, why not post something brief about it here? I'd love to know what you're watching and what you thought of it.