Go see True Grit

GoldenRivet · 12-26-10, 09:07 PM

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 · 12-26-10, 09:20 PM

Saw Spoony listed it as one of his top 10 movies to see this year. Think I have a look.

onelifecrisis · 12-26-10, 09:21 PM

She's back! Yay!

So what's this thread about?

GoldenRivet · 12-26-10, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

She's back! Yay!

So what's this thread about?

watch

Dowly · 12-26-10, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

She's back! Yay!

So what's this thread about?

The effing movie!

onelifecrisis · 12-26-10, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

watch

/facepalm

It's pronounced Coburn!

mumble mumble American mumble mumble

Well it does at least look better than Tron Legacy.

farmall · 12-26-10, 10:10 PM

GoldenRivet · 12-26-10, 10:13 PM

Cogburn is pronounced COburn???

I would think coughburn wold be but not Cogburn

onelifecrisis · 12-26-10, 10:19 PM

Oh, my bad.

Castout · 12-26-10, 10:31 PM

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

farmall · 12-26-10, 10:35 PM

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 · 12-26-10, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by farmall

Spam!!!

As for the video people who use the word fag to label people are the true fag themselves imo

..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 · 12-26-10, 10:56 PM

I keep reading the threat title as True Git

Armistead · 12-26-10, 10:58 PM

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

Weiss Pinguin · 12-26-10, 11:14 PM

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

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

12-26-10, 09:07 PM	#1
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Go see True Grit 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. __________________

12-26-10, 09:21 PM	#3
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	She's back! Yay! So what's this thread about? __________________ Freedom of speech - priceless. For everything else there's Mastercard.

12-26-10, 10:13 PM	#8
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Cogburn is pronounced COburn??? I would think coughburn wold be but not Cogburn __________________

12-26-10, 10:19 PM	#9
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Oh, my bad. __________________ Freedom of speech - priceless. For everything else there's Mastercard.

12-26-10, 10:31 PM	#10
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Thanks for the commendation I'll watch it for sure. Saw the trailer looked like a fun movie to watch __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Saw Spoony listed it as one of his top 10 movies to see this year. Think I have a look.

12-26-10, 10:10 PM	#7
farmall Watch Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 29 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0

12-26-10, 10:35 PM	#11
farmall Watch Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 29 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	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. Last edited by farmall; 12-27-10 at 01:08 AM.

12-26-10, 10:56 PM	#13
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I keep reading the threat title as True Git

12-26-10, 10:58 PM	#14
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Jeff is a great actor, can't wait to see it, got tickets already, just snowed in at the moment.

12-26-10, 11:14 PM	#15
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Saw it a few days ago, definitely worth the price. Lots of great moments throughout Incidentally the title of this thread is exactly what I said in a facebook post right after I saw the movie __________________