Go see True Grit

[GoldenRivet]

If you see any movie in the next week... True Grit should be it.

more faithful to the novel than the 1969 version, this version shows some of the dark reality of late 1800s frontier town / western life broken up by a generous amount of humorous moments and dialogue. It is set in the scenery described in the novel (western Arkansas, Eastern Oklahoma "Choctaw nation") where the original 69 film was set in Coloradoesque landscapes.

Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon's ribbing exchanges are the stuff of legendary male bravado comedic dialogue. The shootings and stabbings are satisfyingly brutal (one very nice point blank head shot) and the relationship of the characters develops quite well over time.

One major theme in the novel was the relative disliking or disapproval the trio had of one another at the beginning of their journey and how they eventually grew a mutual respect for one another through their interactions during their journey. The film remains true to this theme and comes through clearly.

Its a great film and one that will be added to my DVD collection the moment it is available.

[Dowly]

Saw Spoony (http://spoonyexperiment.com/) listed it as one of his top 10 movies to see this year. Think I have a look. :hmmm:

[onelifecrisis]

She's back! Yay! :yeah:

So what's this thread about?

[GoldenRivet]

She's back! Yay! :yeah:

So what's this thread about?

watch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GkAH7IUWOE

[Dowly]

She's back! Yay! :yeah:

So what's this thread about?

The effing movie! :O:

[onelifecrisis]

watch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GkAH7IUWOE

/facepalm

It's pronounced Coburn!

mumble mumble American mumble mumble :O:

Well it does at least look better than Tron Legacy. ;)

[farmall]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:OAxl7NsPibYOWM:http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9919/damonteamamericaam4.jpg&t=1

[GoldenRivet]

Cogburn is pronounced COburn???

I would think coughburn wold be but not Cogburn

[onelifecrisis]

Oh, my bad.

[Castout]

Thanks for the commendation I'll watch it for sure. Saw the trailer looked like a fun movie to watch :DL

[farmall]

Hey Castout. It never was meant to imply the word fag. In the clip it was F.A.G. The film actors guild. Sorry it upset you. I am not an unpolished rough person. I have 21 years of military service to my country and I do not judge anyone. I just laugh at those actors who have a rough opinion of our military policy but will take a high paying job in the film industry portraying characters in the military or as characters killing people. Yes I will see the movie. I really liked the original True Grit. As far as SPAM. Yes Sir I have had my share of Spam, Sardines, Beenie Weeinies, C-Rats, and MRES. Please advise me as to how you are a polished person so I can utilize and pass on your skills to my USMC troops and friends.

[Castout]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chp2u2ln8_E

Spam!!!

As for the video people who use the word fag to label people are the true fag themselves imo :haha:..well maybe not but obviously they may be suffering from psychopathic tendencies or leading egocentric, hedonistic life lacking empathy. I'd call them brute rough. Like all things men included there are just unpolished rough people....not everybody is a gentleman or ladies I guess

[antikristuseke]

I keep reading the threat title as True Git:haha:

[Armistead]

Jeff is a great actor, can't wait to see it, got tickets already, just snowed in at the moment.

[Weiss Pinguin]

Saw it a few days ago, definitely worth the price. Lots of great moments throughout :yep:

Incidentally the title of this thread is exactly what I said in a facebook post right after I saw the movie :haha:

[Takeda Shingen]

This one is on my short list of films to see.

[Castout]

Hey Castout. It never was meant to imply the word fag. In the clip it was F.A.G. The film actors guild. Sorry it upset you. I am not an unpolished rough person. I have 21 years of military service to my country and I do not judge anyone. I just laugh at those actors who have a rough opinion of our military policy but will take a high paying job in the film industry portraying characters in the military or as characters killing people. Yes I will see the movie. I really liked the original True Grit. As far as SPAM. Yes Sir I have had my share of Spam, Sardines, Beenie Weeinies, C-Rats, and MRES. Please advise me as to how you are a polished person so I can utilize and pass on your skills to my USMC troops and friends.

Aaah there's no need to apologize it was my mistake In fact it's me who owe you an apology. So I'm sorry

My bad :D. And you're a polished person and I'm not :damn:

Don't take it personally I have the tendency to suspect newer people on subsim :88). Yeah I'm judgmental.....I've a very bad past experience with some people if not most. I apologize.

[Jimbuna]

Must see this....just can't source it nearby atm :stare:

[FIREWALL]

When I saw the first trailer I knew it was a gotta see, gotta own.

[Gerald]

There seems to be fine, but it sucks a bit..

[RickC Sniper]

Saw it during the weekend. We don't get many westerns and this is a good one.

Try not to compare it to the first one because it stands on its own merit.

I am a John Wayne fan for the most part and this movie is better than the original imo. (Mostly because I purely hated Glen Campbell in it)

[longam]

Jeff seems to be on a roll in his career again. I'll wait for the DVD but I can see this one being one of my favs for awhile like Tombstone was.

[Jimbuna]

There seems to be fine, but it sucks a bit..


Have you seen it like?

[Gerald]

Have you seen it like? Since it is a western, (not my big passion) at least not if they are newly recorded, but it seems to be good actors, moreover

[Jimbuna]

Since it is a western, (not my big passion) at least not if they are newly recorded, but it seems to be good actors, moreover

Give it a viewing especially if you rate the actors....you never know but you might enjoy it, I hope you do :DL:up:

[Gerald]

Give it a viewing especially if you rate the actors....you never know but you might enjoy it, I hope you do :DL:up: Thanks! I'll give the movie a chance, :DL

[Capt. Morgan]

... I'll wait for the DVD but I can see this one being one of my favs for awhile like Tombstone was.

It's worth seeing on the big screen IMHO. The Cohen Brothers always work hard to get their history right. Watching this movie was like walking into 1880.

Surprised no one's mentioned her yet, but Hailee Steinfeld easily held her own on the screen with Jeff Bridges - which is saying a lot for such a young actress.

[Sailor Steve]

Hailee Steinfeld
The last name made me wonder, so I looked her up, and sure enough she's the niece of 'Body by Jake' Steinfeld, "trainer to the stars".
http://www.bodybyjake.com/About.aspx

[Armistead]

You can watch True Grit online already in HD. It's the producers screen version where all the stars get first viewing, so maybe a tad different, but wouldn't know.

Stagevu link 23 is best, just start it and then pause and let it load for awhile so you don't get buffering. Sound starts working with the movie.

http://www.moviewatch.in/watch-2265049-True-Grit