Revisiting the Legacy of Cormac McCarthy: A Lone Wolf Among Literary Giants.

The Counselor, a 2013 film written by Cormac McCarthy and directed by Ridley Scott, was a commercial and critical flop upon its release. However, the film has gained a cult following in recent years due to its excessive literary style and darkly comedic tone. The Counselor follows a drug lawyer (Michael Fassbender) who becomes involved in a dangerous drug deal with a cartel client (Javier Bardem) and his girlfriend (Cameron Diaz). The film explores themes of corporate drug-dealing, globalization, and the disassociation of men from reality. Despite its flaws, The Counselor endures as a curiosity in McCarthy's career and a "vibe movie" worth reconsidering.