Review of True Grit (2010) by Jose R — 20 Aug 2012
Forget the original, the Coen Brothers have delivered an instant Western classic in their adaptation of the Charlie Portis novel. Jeff Bridges is a nasty, disgusting beast of a marshal and if his lack of sobriety gives young, vengeful Mattie Ross any pause his wicked trigger finger sates her bloodlust.
Matt Damon is a real surprise as cock-of-the-walk Texas Ranger LaBoeuf and his teethy bickerings with Bridges' Rooster Cogburn provide many of the films quotable guffaws. Rounding out the cast are a plethora of ugly brutes, most notably troglodyte Josh Brolin and the spitty Barry Pepper.
And let's not forget the gorgeous cinematography from Roger Deakins. True Grit goes right to the top of the Coen's masterful CV. VF.
This review of True Grit (2010) was written by Jose R on 20 Aug 2012.
True Grit has generally received very positive reviews.
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