The story of young Mattie Ross seeking to avenge the murder of her father, hires Rooster Cogburn to help her hunt down the murderer. Both the 1969 and 2010 versions follow this story line, but it is amazing how they each have very disticnt feelings when it comes to emotions that were portraied on the screen. The 1969 version felt more like a 'Little House on the Prarie' episode, while the 2010 version felt very much like a true Coen Brothers film.
Rooster CogburnJohn Wayne vs. Jeff Bridges; The Duke vs. The Dude. For me it was apples and oranges because they both played the part well. The Duke was a lovable druken marshall, while the dude was more of a artist of debauchary; both hard hearted caring individuals. John Wayne won his only Oscar for his portrayal of Rooster, and I feel it was wel diserved. Jeff Bridges does deserve a Oscar for his portrayal; he is a true artist when it comes to acting. In the end I enjoyed both of their performances.
Tie
Mattie Ross played by Kim Darby (1969) and Hailee Steinfeld was a comletely different story. Kim played it with such a strong feminist movement tone that I was turned off; that is not to say that she acted ok, she just was coached by the wrong people. On the other hand Hailee (a new comer to acting) gave such a staunch performance I wanted to stand up and cheer for her. I look forward to seeing her acting career take-off.
Winner Hailee
La Boeuf played by Glen Campbell and Matt Damon. Yes you read that right Glen Campbell. Enough said...well, maybe one jab...he should stick to singing. Matt Damon was amazing in this role, in fact most of the movie I saw the character and not Matt
Winner Matt
Supporting Cast - Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Jeremy Slate, Jeff Corey vs. Josh Brolin, Barry Pepper, Paul Ray, Ed Corbin, wow what names for each show! I am torn on this because it was when the supporting cast members showed up that each movie took a different turn. Frankly, I liked the 1969 cast better, because heck they had Robert Duvall and Dennis Hopper, but the 2010 cast was very well acted.
Tie
The Coen brothers version followed the book very closely and I like that in a film. Each movie had it pleasing characteristics but in the end I would give the 1969 version 2 out of 5 stars, and the 2010 version 4 out of 5. My only draw back for the 2010 version was the violent turn it took in the dugout, it felt so outside of the tone that was already set for the movie.
Winner 2010
True Grit 1969 Trailer
True Grit 2010 Trailer
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You have convinced me to try the new True Grit
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