True Grit

ulsterpaddy · Dec 17, 2010

Just got back from an advance screening of True Grit remake. Awesome movie, alittle short for my liking but very good and worth going to. Just wanted to mention that Matt Damon's character Le Boeuf smokes a Meerschaum pipe. Great scenes with him on a porch at night kickin his spurred feet up smokin, sitting by the bed in a chair smokin, and sitting with his back on a log by the fire smokin. So there you go pipe fanatics, besides a great western you can see some pipe smoking.

cortezattic · Dec 17, 2010

How does the movie compare with the original? Right now, I can't imagine a "better" Rooster Cogburn

than that portrayed by John Wayne. I think only theatrical flops should be remade.

ulsterpaddy · Dec 17, 2010

I've seen both and I think its one of those remake gems that surpasses the original. Jeff Bridges brought way more to the character. John Wayne is a legend of course and his Rooster is iconic, but John Wayne is John Wayne. The Duke seems a little out of his element playing a bafoon which made the first True Grit fun and memorable. Jeff Bridges kills it and fills the boots even better (in my opinion...people might shit on me). Bridges plays the drunk bafoon but balances it as the hard mother @#$* er with true grit.
All the acting was excellent, cinimatography, score, but most of all the seperate characters really make it amazing. Like I said in my first post I wish it was longer. But it is sweet and to the point.
Its tough remaking a iconic hit but the coen brothers did a great job. It seemed more of a reimagining of the book than a remake. Saying its a remake does it a disservice. Go to it thinking of a movie on its own without comparison to another.

ulsterpaddy · Dec 17, 2010

and theres pipe smoking lol

bubbadreier · Dec 17, 2010

I think Jeff Bridges is an great actor and I think he fits the part. It will be hard to surpass the original but I am willing to give it a chance. I hope I can see it soon!
P.S. - I just watched "Pirate Radio" and one of the characters smokes a pipe! Got to love it!

buckeye · Dec 17, 2010

only one John Wayne and only one true grit movie.

i love westerns so i may go see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHNMCD8lh8w

buckeye · Dec 17, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qQhODwivLU

buckeye · Dec 17, 2010

for true grit fans here`s a cool clip i found

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EUP9rOLf30

cortezattic · Dec 17, 2010

Thanks for the excellent posts Buckeye.

Obviously, you know great movies and great performances when you see them.

collin · Dec 17, 2010

True Grit,…..I've been anxiously awaiting this one and can’t wait to go see it. I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be a great one.
As a western history buff I can attest to the fact that the westerns that you’ve seen lately are galaxies ahead of the meager offerings of the last century. The props, the clothes, the hats, the tack, the firearms, and even the ammunition are pretty accurate now. The 1969 film was one of the best motion pictures of it's time, but that time's long gone,.....
I’ve got a feeling Jeff Bridges has probably brought the novel’s character to life, and judging by the stills, that era is going to be accurately depicted.
I cannot wait to see how the Coen brothers put their mark on the film. (I’m a pretty big Coen Bro’s fan.)
Looking forward to a good show!

collin · Dec 17, 2010

The trailer;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uco41pOKeJg

bogie · Dec 17, 2010

I am really looking forward to the 22nd. I too like western movies and tend to lean toward the older ones. But cant refuse going to go see this, Jeff Bridges did a darn good job in Wild Bill, so i expect another goodern from him

ulsterpaddy · Dec 17, 2010

trust me he kills it. im surprised he wasnt nominated for a golden globe. oh well hopefully he'll get an oscar nod.

buckeye · Dec 17, 2010

remakes will never out do a classic. not gone in my eye`s. but i will go see it.

collin · Dec 17, 2010

A comparison:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8QLMWN0yNs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwYgj9Lfb2Q

buckeye · Dec 17, 2010

no comparison. i seen all the trailers but it looks good but i would rather watch the originals. but i love westerns and old guns so i will go see it.

pstlpkr · Dec 17, 2010

I too love the Duke.... but I gots ta see dis'un.
The old western genre was changing when Marion made True Grit.

It was changing towards realism and away from a stylized west.

That change is here to stay, I hope they don't luxuriate in the blood too much.

One thing that I always liked about the old westerns... when you got shot your were dead.

No ifs, ands, or buts, now e.g. Unforgiven... didn't like it... too real, but that's the stylized west... now.

ohin3 · Dec 17, 2010

I'm stoked for this flick. I love the original as well but I have to agree with the above opinion that The Duke is always The Duke and he is a classic for it. Bridges is a fine actor and I think his take on the character better represents the character. I always see John Wayne when I watch him in a film. I see the character being portrayed when I see Jeff Bridges in a role. To me that is the sign of a great actor. The Duke was more of a character unto himself.

onizuka · Dec 17, 2010

For more western action, I highly suggest:
Sukiyaki Western Django

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-TGaGa3QAc
and also, if you have a Playstation 3 or XBox360 to get Red Dead Redemption.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gBctl1h_2o

jwp159 · Dec 17, 2010

The Duke is one of my hero's and the original True Grit one of my fav. I am excited to see this new verision from the trialers it looks very promising. I am willing to judge it on its own merits. Also fun to see pipe smoking in movies if it is believable .

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