True Grit (2010)

12-22-2010, 03:57 PM

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 · 12-22-2010, 07:55 PM

looking forward to seeing this

kelmac07 · 12-22-2010, 08:26 PM

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looking forward to seeing this

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RevSmoke · 12-22-2010, 10:28 PM

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

Skywalker · 12-23-2010, 12:40 AM

Thanks for the review!!!

Bill86 · 12-23-2010, 12:47 AM

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 · 12-23-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Your father is a wise man, Bill.

Bill86 · 12-23-2010, 01:02 AM

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Your father is a wise man, Bill.

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

icehog3 · 12-23-2010, 01:27 AM

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 · 12-23-2010, 07:59 AM

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 · 12-23-2010, 08:05 AM

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Am a big fan of the original.

shilala · 12-23-2010, 08:07 AM

Thanks, D. Looking forward to this one.

Bruins Fan · 12-23-2010, 02:59 PM

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

sikk50 · 12-24-2010, 12:43 AM

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 · 12-24-2010, 12:48 AM

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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.

12-24-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 12-29-2010, 03:33 PM

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 · 12-29-2010, 04:27 PM

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 · 12-29-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hscmit

looking forward to seeing this

^^^ Yup, me too ^^^

Chris.....

Skywalker · 01-11-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

12-22-2010, 03:57 PM	#1
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	True Grit (2010) 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.

12-22-2010, 07:55 PM	#2
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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,873 Trading: (51)	Re: True Grit (2010) Am a big fan of the original. Am looking forward to seeing this to get a comparison. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

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12-23-2010, 12:47 AM	#6
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: True Grit (2010) 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.

12-23-2010, 01:27 AM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,652 Trading: (60)	Re: True Grit (2010) 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. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-23-2010, 07:59 AM	#10
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: True Grit (2010) 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. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

12-23-2010, 08:07 AM	#12
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: True Grit (2010) Thanks, D. Looking forward to this one. __________________

12-23-2010, 02:59 PM	#13
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: True Grit (2010) The Duke won an Oscar for True Grit, I hope to get out to see the new movie next week. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

12-24-2010, 12:43 AM	#14
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: True Grit (2010) 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 __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

12-29-2010, 03:33 PM	#17
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: True Grit (2010) 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+. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

12-29-2010, 04:27 PM	#18
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: True Grit (2010) 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. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops