Review of True Grit (2010) by Planet C — 30 Aug 2012

Soundly bests the original. Jeff Bridges, great script, Coen brothers, what's not to love.

This review of True Grit (2010) was written by Planet C on 30 Aug 2012.

True Grit has generally received very positive reviews.

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