Review of True Grit (2010) by Cain L — 27 Sep 2013
In my humble opnion, this is the finest work from the Coen Brothers. I love westersn, and this one seems to have just the right tone for me. It is not too cold, but neither is it too sweet. It it, however, very very bitterwett by the end.
Visually, this film looks fantastic. The camerawork along with the set- and costume design makes this film a visually pelasing film.
It also has some fantstic performances all around. Jeff Brdges, who has acted in a lot of different roles, seems to get totally lost as Rooster Cogburn, with whom I am never quite sure if he is sober or not at times. Matt Damon plays well as LaBoeuf too. Whle some may think he is being out of place, to me it somehow seems to benefit the story, as he is a Texas ranger who is out of his element. Then, of course, there is the real star of the show, Hailee Steinfeld. I have never been as impressed by a young girl's performance since Chloë Grace Moretz as hit-girl in Kick-Ass. Steinfeld totally disappears as she becomes the young girl version of the Terminator.
Story-wise, this film, while not the most original, is stell incredibly well told. While the film's pace never picks up a speed higher than "medium", it still manages to grasp my attention all the way through.
The score in this film is absolutely brilliant, keeping the score calm and subtle to help us feel the emtiness and sorrow of Mattie Ross' character. So overall, I think this is the Coen Brothers' masterpiece, though I have yet to see Fargo.
This review of True Grit (2010) was written by Cain L on 27 Sep 2013.
True Grit has generally received very positive reviews.
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