True Grit (2010)

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.

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.

JaKaacH · 01-22-2011, 11:23 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.

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.

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Originally Posted by 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+.

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

chand · 01-22-2011, 12:14 PM

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.

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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

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chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: True Grit (2010) 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.