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| Author: | Nitefox [ Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:13 pm ] |
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Son and I saw it this weekend. Really enjoyed it. All the characters involved did an exceptional job. The little girl was fantastic. Bridges pulled off the mean, fed up, ornery, Cogburn very well. The thing that held me the most I think was the grammar and vocabulary. You think westerns and you think of stereotypical language and the such. Not with this movie. Even the bad guys and knuckleheads all spoke with very good sentence structure and vocabulary. Not over your head type stuff, just...proper grammar(for the majority). I think LK had it right when I told her about it when I came home...we are dumber as a society. I felt bad about my language use and grammar skills as I left the theater! Anyway, acting very good...story and flow very good...dialogue very good. Side note...the theater was packed and this family of about 6 had to split up. The grandfather had to sit next to my son who is all of 14. The old man kept telling my son how he saw this in the theater when it first came out and how John Wayne played the part of Rooster Cogburn. He then had to fight the whole night for the arm rest with a guy about 70 years his senior. |
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| Author: | Jhorra [ Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:09 pm ] |
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Saw this last night, it was pretty good. The ending wasn't quite what I was expecting, but I guess I should just chalk that up to the Coen brothers. |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:16 pm ] |
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I so very much want to see this. I don't like Westerns, but I do love the Coen brothers, and Jeff Bridges. Phe and I have made an agreement: we'll go see True Grit (in which she has no interest), if I'll go see the third Narnia film (in which I have no interest). I think my choice will be the better film, but then, I'm somewhat biased. 
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| Author: | Screeling [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:36 am ] |
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I love Westerns and can't wait to see this. I really wish there were more Westerns being made these days. I guess whackin' Injuns isn't quite as en vogue as it used to be. |
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| Author: | Ulfynn [ Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:28 pm ] |
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Awesome movie. My favorite of the year. It's got great western action, rich dialog and several laugh-out-loud moments. Highly recommended. |
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| Author: | Khross [ Mon Jan 03, 2011 11:52 am ] |
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Some remakes should not be allowed; this film is one of them. |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:39 pm ] |
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I haven't time to do a full writeup as I'd like, but I have to say that, while I've never seen the original, there is literally no way that I can imagine the original could be any better than this one. This is one of those rare perfect films. The only feasible explanation I have for hearing people prefer the older version is that their quality may be equal and nostalgia tips the scales in the older film's favor. |
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| Author: | Khross [ Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:44 pm ] |
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John Wayne is and forever shall be Rooster Cogburn. And Katherine Hepburn shall always be "The Lady." I've not seen the remake, and while I generally respect the Coen Brother's work ... I've no desire to see this film. Jeff Bridges is a generally decent actor. The cast looks fine. It is not, however, True Grit. That ship done sailed. |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:22 pm ] |
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Well, Katherine Hepburn wasn't in True Grit, but rather, the sequel, Rooster Cogburn. And Jeff Bridges > John Wayne. There, I said it, and I'd say it again if I had to. Also, the makers of Fargo, The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou, and No Country for Old Men >>> Henry Hathaway. Even if they did make Burn After Reading.
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| Author: | Midgen [ Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:43 pm ] |
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I read something a while ago that made a lot of sense regarding this movie. They weren't attempting to re-make the original True Grit movie. They were making their own, separate interpretation of the book, and the characters. I was pretty put off with the thought of this movie myself until I read that. I haven't seen it yet, but I think I'm going to give it a shot and and see if it stands on it's own merits. |
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| Author: | Kaffis Mark V [ Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:17 pm ] |
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FarSky wrote: Even if they did make Burn After Reading. Remember when I said "except when he's wrong?" Yeah. |
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| Author: | Jasmy [ Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: True Grit |
Khross wrote: John Wayne is and forever shall be Rooster Cogburn. QFT!!! From the best of my knowledge the original followed Charles Porter's story very closely. Granted it was ages ago that I read it (in the Saturday Evening Post, no less), and I wasn't too happy to see them "remaking" it. Hubby wants to see it though, so if he finally gets off the couch to go see this movie, I will see it as well. |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:15 pm ] |
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TRUE GRIT dir. Joel Coen, wr. Joel & Ethan Coen Over their storied career, the Coen Brothers have made some of the most original, most iconoclastic, and most critically-acclaimed films of all time. They've tackled adaptations (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU) and remakes (THE LADYKILLERS) before, of course, but even these films have borne the brothers' unmistakable mark of originality, their skewed vision of the world, and their cynical, sarcastic sense of humor. What, then, to make of TRUE GRIT? It's termed a re-adaptation of the original Charles Portis novel, a "re-imagining," in the popular parlance of our time. One is hardly able to discuss the film without the spectre of John Wayne, however: the best-known adaptation of the book was one of the acting legend's definitive roles, one of those cultural touchstones that rarely if ever are engineered. Discussion of that film invariable centers on Wayne and his performance; a washed-up, forgotten cowpoke that seemed tailor-made for Wayne to draw on his position at the time. A direct predecessor of Mickey Rourke and THE WRESTLER. I'll admit that it was the Coens' pedigree that moved me to see this film. I've by nature little interest in Westerns, but despite producing a few lesser films (I'm looking at you, BURN AFTER READING), the Coens' controversial decision to tackle this property as their next film, along with the casting of Jeff Bridges in the John Wayne role, had me intrigued. The story is simple and straightforward: The father of young Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) is murdered by a two-bit criminal (Josh Brolin), and she takes it upon herself to see him brought to justice. To that end, she hires a reputedly ferocious US Marshal named Rueben "Rooster" Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), while a prideful Texas Ranger (Matt Damon) tags along, hoping to bring the perpetrator to justice for a big reward. And that's it, really. Completely absent is the trademark Coen plotting, convoluted subplots that twist and turn over onto themselves as though the script were one enormous Möbius strip. A Möbius script, if you will. Gone are the defiance of genre definitions, the satirical take on stories, the feeling of the brothers Coen peering through the camera lens at their subjects as though they're studied specimens in a jar. This is straightforward filmmaking, telling a simple tale with all the incredible talent and creative power the Coens command. So what's not missing, then, is the richness of character, impeccable performances, beautiful cinematography and arresting score that are the other hallmarks of a Coen film. Attention is naturally centered on Jeff Bridges, having the audacity to take on one of the defining performances of one of the most famous actors ever. Bridges doesn't attempt to mimic Wayne. He crawls into this character and wears him like a suit. A hairy, shaggy, smelly suit. Bridge's Cogburn inverts the typical presentation of such a character: instead of offering the audience with a cold, unfeeling badass whose heart is gradually thawed by the presence of a precocious youngster, this Cogburn is introduced as a shiftless layabout with a reputation, who seems to have all but given up on such activities in favor of sleeping and boozing, but the events of the film conspire to scrape away that useless crust to reveal the force of nature that is Rooster Cogburn. Matt Damon, an actor who's never been in a Coens film before but seems as though he should have been, also offers a great performance as the proud and buffoonish Texas Ranger LeBeouf, as do Barry Pepper and Josh Brolin in their short but effective appearances as heavies. But the bulk of the film lies not on Bridges' grimy, slouched shoulders. Instead, our focus is on fourteen-year-old Mattie Ross, and the performance given by fourteen-year-old Hailee Steinfeld is, in short, one-of-if-not-the finest performance I've seen in quite a long time. Not content with giving such an incredible performance as a young teenager, this is, to boot, Steinfeld's first film performance. Steinfeld's Mattie Ross is smart, wily, mature, childish, scared, brave, and a force of nature in her own right. She has been wronged, she will see that wrong redressed, and nothing will stand in her way. An early scene in which she negotiates with a trader for horses and money is not only revealing but hilarious, one of the best character introductions in film history. Such an unexpected straightforward film from the Coens deserves an equally straightforward judgment: I truly loved this film. There is so much greatness within, from the powerhouse performances of Bridges and Steinfeld to the dark, touching, hilarious script, to Roger Deakins' breathtaking cinematography, to Carter Burwell's haunting score comprised of reorchestrations of classic hymns. It's one of the most perfect films I've ever seen. This is the second fantastic remake I've seen this year, the second to eclipse the original (the first being the superlative LET ME IN). If you're wondering whether or not to see this film, wait no longer: go immediately to your nearest theater and buy a ticket. Speaking for myself: I can't wait to see it again. Five stars out of five. |
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| Author: | Aegnor [ Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:24 pm ] |
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Jasmy wrote: From the best of my knowledge the original followed Charles Porter's story very closely. Granted it was ages ago that I read it (in the Saturday Evening Post, no less), and I wasn't too happy to see them "remaking" it. Hubby wants to see it though, so if he finally gets off the couch to go see this movie, I will see it as well. Interesting. I've not seen or read any of the various iterations of this story, but from everything I've heard, the original movie took the basic premise and characters from the original book and that is about it, and that they tried to make this more true to the book. |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:35 am ] |
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Nitefox wrote: I felt bad about my language use and grammar skills as I left the theater! Anyway, acting very good...story and flow very good...dialogue very good. hehe |
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| Author: | Kirra [ Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:50 pm ] |
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Ok, I need to see this 5 out of 5 stars review. I was like Phe. Curious, Farsky, what was her opinion after seeing the movie? |
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| Author: | Elessar [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:45 am ] |
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Kirra wrote: Ok, I need to see this 5 out of 5 stars review. I was like Phe. Curious, Farsky, what was her opinion after seeing the movie? France doesn't have cowboys! |
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| Author: | Talya [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:24 pm ] |
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I have an original print 1968 hardcover of this book. Wonder if this movie boosted its value. |
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| Author: | Kirra [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:45 pm ] |
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Elessar wrote: Kirra wrote: Ok, I need to see this 5 out of 5 stars review. I was like Phe. Curious, Farsky, what was her opinion after seeing the movie? France doesn't have cowboys! That's ok, I like Pilots better 
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| Author: | Kaffis Mark V [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:02 am ] |
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Hmm. On the subject of pilots and France, you should watch the movie "Flyboys," Kirra. |
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| Author: | Lenas [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:58 pm ] |
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Great movie. Jeff Bridges did fantastic, but little Hailee Steinfeld stole the show. I hope she wins an award, because if this is indicative of her future, she could be one of the best child stars we've seen in a while. |
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| Author: | Elessar [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:57 pm ] |
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Kirra wrote: Elessar wrote: Kirra wrote: Ok, I need to see this 5 out of 5 stars review. I was like Phe. Curious, Farsky, what was her opinion after seeing the movie? France doesn't have cowboys! That's ok, I like Pilots better 
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| Author: | Elessar [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:46 pm ] |
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Bump! Took advantage of being in the big city and went to the movies last night with some friends. We decided on 'True Grit' and I have to say I really, really enjoyed it! It was one of those rare movies where I didn't think about the time or look at my cellphone (except to check the score of the Maple Leafs game  ). I had high expectations due to all the buzz, but because of that, I was also half expecting to be disappointed...if that makes any sense. I'm sure it doesn't need to be said but Jeff Bridges and the young girl are both fantastic. I didn't even recognize Barry Pepper! Go see it if you get a chance!
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