An unfilmable novel probably shouldn't be filmed so literally, and should invite McCarthy's use of the poetic voice in its visual sensibility (ala Malick, John Hillcoat (should he want to attempt a more esoteric C.McC novel) or Andrew Dominic's recent "Jesse James" approach).

I liked Pellegrino as The Judge, though I always imagined the judge more white… albino perhaps, but more heavyset as well. Perry looked fine as Glanton, but I imagined Glanton as more grizzled looking… again, I chalk it up to it being a test run (as the lack of decent foley, overlapping dialogue/ADR and atmospheric music (in the right places) attest). Scott Glenn was near perfect looking (and sounding) as the ex-priest, Tobin… then again, that role would be ripe for so many fine actors.

Rod mentioned Milch and Mann, but not sure if that's the right mix… Milch is almost too coarse for material that is already quite harsh and violent, while Mann is may be too pop, and perhaps not philosophical enough to tackle McCarthy's point of view. Walter Hill could have done this back in the day, and hopefully without much cheese as he's prone to, but ultimately, maybe a women director should give it a go… Kathryn Bigelow perhaps, or Kelly Reichardt.