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Originally Posted by OLS
The original TRUE GRIT was a great film, but as a movie, it was saddled with the style of film-making in the 70's.
To me that's what kills the movie in a head to head battle with the 21st century film. For one, the second
film is said to more closely follow the novel from which it is lifted. I wouldn't know, unfortunately.
I like the color of the original better. I think the original Mattie, Kim Darby was great at speaking the language
of her victorian-type upbringing, but I REALLY like the way it was done in number two. John Wayne is an icon
of course, but to me the Rooster role is a toss-up. Jeff bridges is outstanding in the role. I think Matt Damon
is better than Glen Campbell, but not way better. Glen Campbell seemed like a gimmick casting choice to me,
a sign of the times. Tough to beat Robert Duvall in any role. I need to rewatch both and make up my mind.
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I have seen neither, but will batch both soon. I am not a Matt Damon fan at all...
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And tonight I watched:
Lethal Weapon, so unrealistic, but such a good movie.
And.
Due to my case of the Mondays:
Office Space, I feel like I watch it every Monday now..