True Grit is not what I expected. It is a great movie with outstanding script and cast, but I thought going into the movie the Cohen brothers would develop a Western which was as dark as the recent great No Country for Old Men. What I found when I saw the movie was a movie touching and funny in its bleak and harsh settings. Bridges is masterful, and Damon is great as the talkative odd Texas Ranger. The star of the show is young Mattie Ross played by Hailee Steinfield, she holds the screen from the moment she appears and carries the movie through to its end. Her persistence and “True Grit” are evident but just beneath the tough exterior is the innocent 14 year old girl, who cries and wails when her horse is killed. Steinfield ability to hold the screen with Bridges and Damon drives the movie forward.
The most pleasant aspect of the movie is its humor. The Cohen brothers are famous for their dark humor, and the subtle banter between characters does not disappoint. Several times I found myself laughing out load in a quiet theater, which I guess my sense of humor may be a touch off center from the rest of audience I was seeing the movie with. True Grit is a must see for those who love westerns, the Cohen brothers, Bridges, or Damon.
remember it is a remake!~
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