Gol-dang! They're remaking True Grit - Page 2

Penguin · 10-25-10, 11:51 AM

To me any film which takes place west of the Mississippi in the 19th century US is a western - except maybe our" Little House on the Prairie".

Thanks for the other tips, Open Range wasn't on my radar, have to watch it one time. 3:10 may also be interesting, loved the original.

Sailor Steve · 10-25-10, 11:53 AM

Naw, a western has to have cowboys 'n' cactus.

Penguin · 10-25-10, 11:58 AM

*counting cacti while watching both movies frame-by-frame*

Jimbuna · 10-25-10, 01:20 PM

I agree with Steve...Open Range was a really good western, especially the clearing out of the town at the end.

Never saw two guys sitting 10 feet (Robert Duvall and Michael Gambon (IIRC) in the jailhouse) apart and firing so much lead at each other

STEED · 10-25-10, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by joea

Enough with the remakes already.

Indeed.

RickC Sniper · 10-25-10, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Never saw two guys sitting 10 feet (Robert Duvall and Michael Gambon (IIRC) in the jailhouse) apart and firing so much lead at each other

That was a good movie, and that shootout was probably closer to realistic than any "showdown" on main street. It reminded me of "Hombre" when Paul Newman and that Mexican Vaquero shot each other 3-4 times each from close range at the end.

I was going to pass on this remake, but the Coen brothers and the cast now have me interested.

Barry Pepper as "Lucky" Ned Pepper. How's that for casting?

Weiss Pinguin · 10-25-10, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Thanks for the other tips, Open Range wasn't on my radar, have to watch it one time. 3:10 may also be interesting, loved the original.

Dunno if I've seen Open Range (sounds familiar), but 3:10 to Yuma was great

Sailor Steve · 10-25-10, 04:48 PM

I didn't like 3:10 to Yuma, but I suspect it was because I read the Elmore Leonard short story it came from, and the story, while short, was very entertaining. I also keep meaning to see the original, but haven't gotten to it yet.

Funny thing about Open Range: I like the innocence of Kostner's relationship with Annette Benning, and I like the "real" feel of the gunfight, but I remember thinking the first time I saw it that I would have loved it if the whole movie was just the opening conversation stretched out to two hours. That discussion was very well acted, and got me hooked for the rest of the movie.

I also didn't like True Grit all that much, and I'm not sure why. I remember the famous lines of course, but not much else. My failing, probably, not the movies. But then again, I'm not a big fan of westerns. I usually only like the ones that are based in history.

MaddogK · 10-25-10, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

Dunno if I've seen Open Range (sounds familiar), but 3:10 to Yuma was great

I thought the same, then remembered I did see Open Range but now admit it didn't make a very good impression on me. Hated 'No country...' and Alamo. Most fun I had watching a recent western - Silverado !

FIREWALL · 10-25-10, 05:17 PM

Plot for New Cowboy Movie.

Cowboy rescues girl.

Cowboy kisses horse.

Cowboy and horse ride off into the sunset.

The End.

Weiss Pinguin · 10-25-10, 05:20 PM

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I thought the same, then remembered I did see Open Range but now admit it didn't make a very good impression on me. Hated 'No country...' and Alamo. Most fun I had watching a recent western - Silverado !

I didn't really think of No Country for Old Men as a western, although I guess it fits. First time I saw that I thought 'this must have a great ending cuz right now it's going nowhere', except there wasn't. There were some really tense moments (and I thought the bit with Woody Harrelson was funny), but the second time I saw it I still felt like I missed something.

One book I thought would make an interesting movie is Comstock Lode by Louis L'Amour. I don't know if anyone else here's read it ,or if you could call it a western, but it's by Louis L'Amour and it's set in the west

Actually I guess it'd probably be better as a miniseries or something, but whatever. I've read it through a couple times now (the book is just about to fall apart), but everytime I start reading it I still get sucked in again.

FIREWALL · 10-25-10, 05:26 PM

Tommy Lee Jones should be kicked in the nuts for makeing that movie.

I felt like I did after watching it.

Weiss Pinguin · 10-25-10, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Tommy Lee Jones should be kicked in the nuts for makeing that movie.

I dunno, his sheriff was probably my favorite character in the movie, I thought some of his bits were pretty good

FIREWALL · 10-25-10, 05:35 PM

Then you'll really enjoy ... Driving Miss Daisy.

longam · 10-25-10, 06:01 PM

Tombstone, then 3:10 to Yuma turned out really good. This should be a new take on the Duke with Jeff Bridges playing the part , but the preview actually looks good.

10-25-10, 11:53 AM	#17
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Naw, a western has to have cowboys 'n' cactus. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,819 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I agree with Steve...Open Range was a really good western, especially the clearing out of the town at the end. Never saw two guys sitting 10 feet (Robert Duvall and Michael Gambon (IIRC) in the jailhouse) apart and firing so much lead at each other __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I didn't like 3:10 to Yuma, but I suspect it was because I read the Elmore Leonard short story it came from, and the story, while short, was very entertaining. I also keep meaning to see the original, but haven't gotten to it yet. Funny thing about Open Range: I like the innocence of Kostner's relationship with Annette Benning, and I like the "real" feel of the gunfight, but I remember thinking the first time I saw it that I would have loved it if the whole movie was just the opening conversation stretched out to two hours. That discussion was very well acted, and got me hooked for the rest of the movie. I also didn't like True Grit all that much, and I'm not sure why. I remember the famous lines of course, but not much else. My failing, probably, not the movies. But then again, I'm not a big fan of westerns. I usually only like the ones that are based in history. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Plot for New Cowboy Movie. Cowboy rescues girl. Cowboy kisses horse. Cowboy and horse ride off into the sunset. The End. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Tommy Lee Jones should be kicked in the nuts for makeing that movie. I felt like I did after watching it. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	To me any film which takes place west of the Mississippi in the 19th century US is a western - except maybe our" Little House on the Prairie". Thanks for the other tips, Open Range wasn't on my radar, have to watch it one time. 3:10 may also be interesting, loved the original.

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Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	counting cacti while watching both movies frame-by-frame

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Then you'll really enjoy ... Driving Miss Daisy. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-25-10, 06:01 PM	#30
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Tombstone, then 3:10 to Yuma turned out really good. This should be a new take on the Duke with Jeff Bridges playing the part , but the preview actually looks good.