True Grit (2010)

[Darrell]

First let me say that the Coen Brothers are some of my favorite directors.

This movie was no exception. The story was great, the action was gritty, the drama was where it needed to be and the characters were AWESOME.

It was a little slow on some parts but overall, it was a solid 8/10.

[hscmit]

looking forward to seeing this

[kelmac07]

looking forward to seeing this

X2 :tu

[RevSmoke]

Am a big fan of the original. Am looking forward to seeing this to get a comparison.

[Skywalker]

Thanks for the review!!!-(P

[Bill86]

Can anyone compare this to the original, my dad loves the original and he's skeptical about watching this. As I am but it is a Cohen brothers movie and the big lebowski is damn near god to me. Coincidentally I am drinking a white russian right now, mines quite jacked up I'll admit.

[stevefrench]

Can anyone compare this to the original, my dad loves the original and he's skeptical about watching this. As I am but it is a Cohen brothers movie and the big lebowski is damn near god to me. Coincidentally I am drinking a white russian right now, mines quite jacked up I'll admit.

Your father is a wise man, Bill.

[Bill86]

Your father is a wise man, Bill.

:tu You aren't kidding I don't want to ruin the original for him. He's a HUGE John Wayne fan.

[icehog3]

I haven't seen it yet, but imagine Bridges plays Cogburn a bit more hard-edged than the Duke. So at least it should be different.

And the new actors have to be an improvement in the characters played by Glen Campbell and Kim Darby. Casting Campbell as La Boeuf has to be one of the worst casting decisions of all-time.

[Lucky_Hippo]

The reviews that have been comming back say the new one tends to be more true to the book, where as the older John Wayne version was "toned" down for the time as far as the grit part and language.

Haven't seen the new one yet so take it for what it's worth.

[mosesbotbol]

Am a big fan of the original.

:tpd:

[shilala]

Thanks, D. Looking forward to this one. :tu

[Bruins Fan]

The Duke won an Oscar for True Grit, I hope to get out to see the new movie next week.:D

[sikk50]

I loved the original and was nervious to see this one, but....as hard as it is for me to say, it surpassed the original! Its hard to explain this mixed emotion lol

[Bill86]

I loved the original and was nervious to see this one, but....as hard as it is for me to say, it surpassed the original! Its hard to explain this mixed emotion lol

No kidding, wow I'll pass it on. Might have to drag the old man to the theater to see this.

[Darrell]

I loved the original and was nervious to see this one, but....as hard as it is for me to say, it surpassed the original! Its hard to explain this mixed emotion lol

I didn't want to say it because I didn't want to be lynched by the angry mob of True Grit purists. It blew the original AWAY.

[Bruins Fan]

Just seen it, Bridges did a nice job, but save your money it will be out on DVD soon enough.
I give it a C+.

[awsmith4]

I loved it. Was it better than the original, not sure. It was different. If you are going into it wanting the same movie you will be disappointed; however, what is the point of remaking a western exactly the same? Why have two of the same movie? If its a Sci-Fi movie then remaking it the exact same but adding better special effects might be worth it, but a Western is no different now than when Wayne first played Cogburn. It would be similar to comparing Sean Connery and Daniel Craig as James Bond. Both are great for different reason. My recommendation is to see it and try not to compare it and you'll enjoy it much better.

[marge796]

looking forward to seeing this


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[Skywalker]

I loved it. Was it better than the original, not sure. It was different. If you are going into it wanting the same movie you will be disappointed; however, what is the point of remaking a western exactly the same? Why have two of the same movie? If its a Sci-Fi movie then remaking it the exact same but adding better special effects might be worth it, but a Western is no different now than when Wayne first played Cogburn. It would be similar to comparing Sean Connery and Daniel Craig as James Bond. Both are great for different reason. My recommendation is to see it and try not to compare it and you'll enjoy it much better.

:tpd: -(P

[Chainsaw13]

Not having seen the original, maybe just bits and pieces, I had nothing to really compare it to when i saw the new release Friday. I really enjoyed it. Like Darrell, I'd give it a 8/10. The girl who played Maddie really blew me away. Her determinedness, with a splash of naiveity, was well done.

[hscmit]

Jess and I went last week and both really enjoyed it
dialog was great, the girl and bridges were both excellent

[mpd340]

I liked the subtle diffrences between the original. Overall I would give it a solid 8/10.

[JaKaacH]

Can anyone compare this to the original, my dad loves the original and he's skeptical about watching this. As I am but it is a Cohen brothers movie and the big lebowski is damn near god to me. Coincidentally I am drinking a white russian right now, mines quite jacked up I'll admit.
I bet he will enjoy it. I would take him, I was skeptical too, but Coen bros are the best movie makers currently in the business. Should be in the top ten all time.
Just seen it, Bridges did a nice job, but save your money it will be out on DVD soon enough.
I give it a C+.

Most Coen period movies are a lot better on the big screen, IMHO. Go early get the matinée price.

[chand]

After reading the thread, I'll have to bump the movie up in the viewing order. The trailer didn't do anything for me when it was first shown, but I must admit it has grown on me.

[Powers]

The best movie I've seen in theaters since the Dark Knight! :tu

[BFallehy]

I have to agree with most everyone on this thread, this movie is very good and well worth price of admission in the theatres. :tu

I plan on picking it up when it hits dvd, but I would say see it on the big screen before it leaves.

[Thammy]

This was one of the best westerns to come out in the last 10 or 15 years. Of course it is the Coen brothers. I won't elaborate on scenes I found great just in case anyone reading this has not seen it. Why is everyone so conflicted about this and the John Wayne one though. It is not a remake, they are just different adaptations of the same book. Unless they deliberately tried to make it like the older one, like Gus Van Sant did with his shot for shot remake of Psycho.