I was nonplussed at that too... but then I found out it’s the Coen brothers doing it. They might just pull it off. I’m interested to see what they do with it.
I don’t recall anybody clammoring for it?
In fact, it was one of John Wayne’s signature roles and I’ve never heard anybody say, “Gee, The Duke sorta phoned that one in.”
I think the Coens want to ride the coattails of a certified masterpiece and they found a willing shill in Bridges.
yah...the Missus and I are going to see True Grit for Christmas. The previews look pretty good, and this is going to be an entirely different movie from the original. It’s pretty ambitious for Jeff Bridges to try and outdo the Duke...
“Fill yore hand, you Son of a Bitch!!”
hee, hee, hee....