Looking Better, More Dense, Heavier

Usually, movies get weaker looking as their campaigns roll on and we lose interest, but 'The Counselor' is becoming more fully realized with each new trailer. There's a density in this footage that was lacking before. We knew Ridley Scott would deliver a glossy product and Cormac McCarthy would delineate a gritty plot but you can do those things and still have a superficial story.

This, really, is the first time I've thought 'The Counselor' had a shot at delivering the gravitas, nuance of character, and insight into what makes people tick that made 'No Country For Old Men' so enjoyable. 

Slick 'Counselor' Clip -- or -- "What's Hand?" -- or -- "Those Look Like Pantyhose To Me"

So effing confident. Effortless, crafted, polished, smart, fresh, with a very nice button.

Michael Fassbender is really smooth here. Don't know her name, but the store chick is very good.

It's like Cormac McCarthy and Ridley Scott are in AI cruise control with style-mode set to high. This is in-your-face but not so you'd be aware of it. Nice.