They both compliment each other perfectly. The Coen brothers are known for being one of the best filmmakers of our time. Overall I'd certainly recommend this film to fans of the genre I'm sure people who enjoyed the original will enjoy this too. Later on there is more action including shootouts, a nasty encounter with a rattlesnake and the inevitable confrontation with Chaney and the rest of the gang.
The early part of the film provides some action but is mostly concerned with introducing our protagonists. Jeff Bridges is on fine form as the grizzly Rooster Cogburn and Matt Damen is solid enough as LaBoeuf although his role is noticeably smaller than Stienfeld and Bridges. Young Hailee Steinfeld does a brilliant job as Mattie Ross making the viewer believe that she has the force of will to do what she does and persuade others to go along with her demands. The Coen brothers' take on the story is every bit as good as the original. All too often when a classic film is remade the new film is a disappointment thankfully that is not the case here. Before catching up with Chaney they come across other members of the gang and reunited with LaBoeuf. She insists on accompanying Cogburn, something he initially objects to but as they travel deeper into Indian Territory, where Chaney is riding with a group of outlaws. A Texas Ranger named LaBoeuf is also looking for Chaney in regards to a murder in Texas a murder with a larger reward Mattie however is determined that Chaney will hang for the death of her father not for what he did in Texas. Cogburn drinks and has a reputation for shooting the people he is meant to be arresting but Mattie believes he has 'true grit' and is the man for the job. Eight out of 10.Īfter her father is murdered fourteen year old Mattie Ross is determined to bring Tom Chaney, his killer, to justice to this end she hires US Marshal Rooster Cogburn. "True Grit" 2010 is sometimes violent (and strikingly so), but is basically just a good, solid example of impassioned storytelling that maintains viewer interest for the better part of two hours. But young Steinfeld leaves the greatest impression, giving us a heroine who is capable, determined, and very mature for her age, a girl who can hold her own dealing with a character like Stonehill (Matthews). The strong supporting cast includes Dakin Matthews, Paul Rae, Domhnall Gleeson, and Leon Russom it's also great to see Jarlath Conroy from George Romeros' "Day of the Dead" as the undertaker. As soon as you meet Chaney, you know you loathe him he's that much of a heel. Brolin and Pepper don't show up until around the 80 minute mark, but do extremely effective work.
Bridges completely disappears inside the role of the surly, tough, hard drinking marshal, while Damon gives one of his better performances. Two frequent Coen brothers collaborators work some real magic: cinematographer Roger Deakins, whose widescreen compositions are wonderful, and composer Carter Burwell, whose music is breathtaking. It hits the ground running, with an older Mattie (Elizabeth Marvel) narrating and giving us the back story of Mr. Serious at times (and funny at other times), the film never veers too far into melodrama. The story is straightforward and without filler, the pacing very efficient. The dialogue is antiquated, yet quite literate, and it truly comes to life when spoken by this well-chosen cast. This new version of the Charles Portis novel was scripted and directed by the great filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, who treat the material respectfully, even reverently. They are joined by a determined Texas Ranger, LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), who wants to arrest Chaney for a crime committed in the Lone Star state. Dad was murdered by the cowardly Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), who made out for Indian territory and who may now be riding with an outlaw, Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper), and his gang.
Rooster is hired by a very plucky 14 year old girl, Mattie Ross (debuting Hailee Steinfeld), who wants to avenge her father. Jeff Bridges gets to put his own spin on the character of Reuben "Rooster" Cogburn, first portrayed by an Oscar-winning John Wayne in the 1969 film adaptation.
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