True Grit - Great Movie for the Season

Vanity | Dec 23rd, 2010 | Self

[Mariner]

I know, many of you can't bear the idea of somebody, anybody, taking on a role once played by John Wayne. I too was skeptical as I am a devoted Duke fan.

However, I'm also a great fan of Jeff Bridges and the Coen Brothers.

And, I can tell you this: The Dude does The Duke proud.

This is certainly the best Western since Unforgiven and probably in the top 10 ever. Yes, it's far better than the original in every respect.

Acting, dialogue, mood and photography come together to be the best movie the Coen Brothers have made.

It's not a story about vengeance. It's a story about justice. And what a story it is. The final scene before the Coda, when Rooster and Mattie are riding through the night is one of the most heart-wrenching scenes you will see in a movie. Ever.

Both are deserving of Academy Awards, as are the Coen Brothers in multiple categories.

Go see this movie in a theater...soon...

[MomwithHope]

Just came from seeing it. Loved it with one exception. I didn’t care for the ending. I preferred the John Wayne ending when he takes her home and then jumps the fence as he says goodbye. To all of a sudden cut to an older Maddy with one arm, well she just wasn’t that good and no Jeff Bridges in the final scene. Felt cheated. That movie deserved a happier ending.

[tuffydoodle]

I’m going to have to disagree with the dialogue being identical. I can quote the entire original movie and very few of the movies lines were the same. A few were, but not many.

[tuffydoodle]

Lonesome Dove was FABULOUS. The book is awesome, too.

[tuffydoodle]

“Son, you have a panty on your head.” Raising Arizona

“And I guess that was your accomplice in the woodchipper.” Fargo

Both classics.

[Cpl. Dwayne Hicks]

Both Coen films

[Cpl. Dwayne Hicks]

"I’m going to have to disagree with the dialogue being identical. I can quote the entire original movie and very few of the movies lines were the same. A few were, but not many.

If not identical, very, very similar. I win.

[Cpl. Dwayne Hicks]

I think the Coen ending sticks with the book (I haven't read the book), so that's why we have a armless Maddie.

Also, I assume the book has Rooster in the Wild West show the movie references but to me, that isn't believable. A Rooster 24 years older than when we last saw him in the movie probably couldn't ride a horse, much less do shooting tricks.

[MomwithHope]

I agree I did some quick math during the movie and that would make him pretty darn old.

[P.O.E.]

[redshawk]

OK, OK, Greyhound, I will heed your advice and should I ever come across the new movie, I will be open-minded.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully I will too.

Regaurds, Redshawk