Anton didn’t see a threat until the old man mentioned where he’s from (from small talk). This flipped a switch because Anton can’t be tracked. So he was deciding when to kill him.
The whole conversation is an interrogation as to whether or not he should kill him. He doesn't like him but he recognizes he's a normal civillian, so he leaves it up to the coin.
Not tracked. The character doesn't like to be seen/noticed. He kills the 2 Mexican guys because they've seen him at the drug deal area. He almost kills the shopkeeper because he sees him by trying to engage in small talk. He asks the accountant "depends. Do you see me?" He makes a distraction at the pharmacy so he isn't seen. He kills the hotel front desk person because he was seen by him. He likes to not exist. He likes to be seen as a ghost. An unstoppable force. Almost mythical.
@narcodium i do like that idea for his character. So many good character videos on Anton and his motivations, pointing out things like you did with the bowl cut. I know the part where he chokes on the peanut was just something that happened and wasn't intentional, BUT if I wanted to look deeper into it, he chokes at the part where he realizes "you married into it?" Almost like it stuns him or angers him in some way, leading to the choking. Almost like he's holding back rage after he asks the question. Anton is very mechanical and routine. Even the way he chews is routine. But the realization of the man "marrying into it" stuns him off his routine of chewing. He's always in control. But that made him lose control for a split second. OR, it highlights the randomness of life. He could have died there from a peanut. Or, the randomness of getting hit by a car at the end of the movie. Can't control everything in life, even if you put on a persona of ultimate control. There are a few spots where Anton Almost dies/gets mortally wounded or is put in a shootout situation where he could die. The peanut is one of them. Randomness. 1 in a million. But eventually, that 1 will hit. Sometimes, I think Anton is a gambling addict. Testing fate more and more. Always betting on black. Red WILL hit at some point.
A bunch of psychologists watched hundreds of characters in movies playing a psychopath and they all voted Chigur was the most accurate portrayal in a movie of one to date.
Except the sheriff at the beginning said he just started carrying a gun and the sheriff's before him never carried. So I can infer that at this time, people are more trusting and blind to the evil on the world. So he probably didn't have a gun. It's also very likely he's never had a problem out there, so no need to have a gun in the literal middle of nowhere. Obviously he should've had a gun, and probably got one over the course of the next few days
Whenever I watch this scene, or reactions to it, I look through my pocket change to see which coin has been travelling longest to be with me at this time. In this case I was amazed to find a 1971 UK penny. it has been travelling 53 years to get to my sideboard and now it's here. Over the course of that journey it has lost 90% of its value, although physically it still looks in great shape.
The strangest reaction came from the guy in the blue shirt. He was the only person who appeared to think that extremely tense scene had comedic value. Now that is weird.
Chigurh's definitely is not what he think's of himself but his way to smart to go toe to toe with teacher without it being a gun show down or something.
The conversation with the store clerk is just something to see if a reaction or emotion can be felt....yet, nothing. This is the problem, what usually causes the escalation to violence. Wether he lives or dies it doesn't really matter. Anything to feel something instead of just an emptiness . He doesn't see the clerk as human, he doesn't see anybody that way. They are just there. Dexter was trained to have a code to try and control his addiction. Anton uses the coinflip the same way. Otherwise he would just go on a random spree but the emptiness would always be there and no amount of lives taken could fill it. Without a code , just a wild, rabid dog.
She talks way more than even the characters in the movie. I don't know why. She's not as interesting as the people in the movie, yet she loves to hear herself talk anyway. It's actually quite annoying.
Anton didn’t see a threat until the old man mentioned where he’s from (from small talk). This flipped a switch because Anton can’t be tracked. So he was deciding when to kill him.
He also didn’t want to kill the old man. You can tell by how he sighs when he flips the coin.
The whole conversation is an interrogation as to whether or not he should kill him. He doesn't like him but he recognizes he's a normal civillian, so he leaves it up to the coin.
Not tracked. The character doesn't like to be seen/noticed.
He kills the 2 Mexican guys because they've seen him at the drug deal area.
He almost kills the shopkeeper because he sees him by trying to engage in small talk.
He asks the accountant "depends. Do you see me?"
He makes a distraction at the pharmacy so he isn't seen.
He kills the hotel front desk person because he was seen by him.
He likes to not exist. He likes to be seen as a ghost. An unstoppable force. Almost mythical.
@@DrSpoculusDeath! Hence the bowl cut to symbolize a hood on his shadow silhouettes
@narcodium i do like that idea for his character. So many good character videos on Anton and his motivations, pointing out things like you did with the bowl cut.
I know the part where he chokes on the peanut was just something that happened and wasn't intentional, BUT if I wanted to look deeper into it, he chokes at the part where he realizes "you married into it?"
Almost like it stuns him or angers him in some way, leading to the choking. Almost like he's holding back rage after he asks the question.
Anton is very mechanical and routine. Even the way he chews is routine. But the realization of the man "marrying into it" stuns him off his routine of chewing. He's always in control. But that made him lose control for a split second.
OR, it highlights the randomness of life. He could have died there from a peanut. Or, the randomness of getting hit by a car at the end of the movie. Can't control everything in life, even if you put on a persona of ultimate control.
There are a few spots where Anton Almost dies/gets mortally wounded or is put in a shootout situation where he could die. The peanut is one of them. Randomness. 1 in a million. But eventually, that 1 will hit.
Sometimes, I think Anton is a gambling addict. Testing fate more and more. Always betting on black. Red WILL hit at some point.
A bunch of psychologists watched hundreds of characters in movies playing a psychopath and they all voted Chigur was the most accurate portrayal in a movie of one to date.
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I've got to say my older sister could give Anton Chigur a run for his money in the psychopath department
Every time I hand over change at a gas station I say "call it" People just look at me like I'm dumb, (which is true)🤷♂️
@@pjsebadoh5412 - that’s funny. I might try that myself, now. I need a different hairstyle, though, to pull it off.
@@conureron3792 😂🫡
Made me chuckle although I guess it would be confusing saying to call something without flipping a coin. Really is a "huh" moment. 😅
They'd have to understand.........they're wagering everything on it 😂
Anton Chigurh is an unsettlimg character. You can't predict what he would do.
"Shoot him.I know you've got a gun behind the counter.".I've seen this scene a lot of times prior to this video and i've never thought about that.😆
Except the sheriff at the beginning said he just started carrying a gun and the sheriff's before him never carried. So I can infer that at this time, people are more trusting and blind to the evil on the world. So he probably didn't have a gun. It's also very likely he's never had a problem out there, so no need to have a gun in the literal middle of nowhere. Obviously he should've had a gun, and probably got one over the course of the next few days
Whenever I watch this scene, or reactions to it, I look through my pocket change to see which coin has been travelling longest to be with me at this time. In this case I was amazed to find a 1971 UK penny. it has been travelling 53 years to get to my sideboard and now it's here. Over the course of that journey it has lost 90% of its value, although physically it still looks in great shape.
Well don't mix it in with any other pennies or it'll become just another penny.. which it is.
An absolute masterclass in how to get a free tank of gas.
He spent 25 cents technically
@@two-bearshigh-fiving9293For the peanuts.
The strangest reaction came from the guy in the blue shirt. He was the only person who appeared to think that extremely tense scene had comedic value. Now that is weird.
Now, see Kevin James as the Sound Guy doing this scene. It’s intense but hilarious.
@conureron3792 Omg! Thank you for that! I almost pissed myself, Kevin James 😂👍
Natalie Gold must have some special skill to be able to watch a film while also incessantly talking to herself.
She is good.
This is the most disturbing scene of a total psychopaths power over an unknowing victim. Brilliant acting!
The actung in this seen is phenomenal. The old man actor doesnt get enought credit, this scene would not have been so good without him
“Friendo”
Anton gave good advice. A quarter from. 1958 would be 90% silver & worth about $5 for the silver content.
I usually just get nickel and dimed to death.
I'd like Anton to cross paths with Reacher and see what happens.
Chigurh's definitely is not what he think's of himself but his way to smart to go toe to toe with teacher without it being a gun show down or something.
@@ciaraMaeGatchalian Definitely. Lol.
Science says it's head's 55 percent of the time
But tails never fails
Science says it’s 50.8 percent for the side of the coin that was up when the coin was flipped.
Thw scarest scene in history.
Not even close 😂
Just one dude for some reason found the scene highly amusing. His three friends need to be careful in his company.
Some time's small talk. Can get you in trouble
Might be just me but I think Javier Bardem resembles Raul Julia (R.I.P.).
"... did I really just almost die right now?..."
Hearing people's commentary makes me realize just how clueless some people are when it comes to following a narrative.
The conversation with the store clerk is just something to see if a reaction or emotion can be felt....yet, nothing. This is the problem, what usually causes the escalation to violence. Wether he lives or dies it doesn't really matter. Anything to feel something instead of just an emptiness . He doesn't see the clerk as human, he doesn't see anybody that way. They are just there. Dexter was trained to have a code to try and control his addiction. Anton uses the coinflip the same way. Otherwise he would just go on a random spree but the emptiness would always be there and no amount of lives taken could fill it. Without a code , just a wild, rabid dog.
"What business it is of yours... buddy-o" Such an iconic line
Friend-o***
Good movie scenes make you analyze your life and choices
Hmm, I don't recall ever seeing this film 😏
Got any rain. I say that all the time
it is always heads you call as the same with casinos ,heads they always win.
but what about tails never fails?
@@HaienTwitch not a scientific fact that a grandma tail to make money lol.
Not happy
What's wrong?
Is there something wrong?
@@sethteeter5225Yes this is not a reaction its the most pointless reaction of a movie I've ever seen 😂
Bruh imagine watching a movie with the first girl... i cant
She talks way more than even the characters in the movie. I don't know why. She's not as interesting as the people in the movie, yet she loves to hear herself talk anyway. It's actually quite annoying.
this is by far the most pointless reaction i have ever seen 😂