The Coen Brothers are known for their distinct and sometimes wacky yet always insightful take on formulaic genres. Their writing skills specifically in the dialogue department rival that of a cinematic genius like Quentin Tarantino so its odd that they choose to make a very traditional western. True Grit stands without even a hint of many of the trademark Coen Brothers staples, including but not limited to over the top character personalities, dark but always humours comedy, or just outlandish and increasingly out of control situations. Having said all that, True Grit still manages to be a immensely engaging even when its just Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) telling stories about his past as he and Mattie (Hailee Steinfield) travel through the west. Mattie is a determined and steadfast young girl hoping to catch and bring to justice the man who killed her father she completely out of her element but that never stops her from standing up for herself and never taking no for an answer.
True Grit contains not one, not even two, but three of the very best performances of the year. Hailee Steinfield is a newcomer to the acting world, and its astounding how quickly she positions herself alongside such heavy hitters like Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. Matt Damon plays a pompous Texas Ranger tracking down the same man as Mattie for crime committed in Texas and as usual Matt Damon dials up the charm even when playing an officious boob. Jeff Bridges is the real star of the show, with a great memorable performance even though most of his words come out slurred and out of sequence due to Roosters destructive drinking habit. Bridges and Mattie work wonderfully together forming a simple if not predictable and yet always affection relationship. So when the movie inches towards its fist clenching finale, you are bound to be in a fervor as well as in tears. Its an inspiring tale with a classic western formula that surprisingly doesn't seem outdated. Fantastic cinematography rounds out the high praise of the movie as it beautifully illustrates the old west in all its natural wonder, vast landscapes and earth shattering sunsets abound.
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True Grit is a fantastic movie, it doesn't do anything particularly new, but it doesn't need to, it rests its lulls on the shoulders of three fantastic actors and their engaging performances and then goes unto entrust the ever talented directing due to carry it all home.
True Grit contains not one, not even two, but three of the very best performances of the year. Hailee Steinfield is a newcomer to the acting world, and its astounding how quickly she positions herself alongside such heavy hitters like Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. Matt Damon plays a pompous Texas Ranger tracking down the same man as Mattie for crime committed in Texas and as usual Matt Damon dials up the charm even when playing an officious boob. Jeff Bridges is the real star of the show, with a great memorable performance even though most of his words come out slurred and out of sequence due to Roosters destructive drinking habit. Bridges and Mattie work wonderfully together forming a simple if not predictable and yet always affection relationship. So when the movie inches towards its fist clenching finale, you are bound to be in a fervor as well as in tears. Its an inspiring tale with a classic western formula that surprisingly doesn't seem outdated. Fantastic cinematography rounds out the high praise of the movie as it beautifully illustrates the old west in all its natural wonder, vast landscapes and earth shattering sunsets abound.
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True Grit is a fantastic movie, it doesn't do anything particularly new, but it doesn't need to, it rests its lulls on the shoulders of three fantastic actors and their engaging performances and then goes unto entrust the ever talented directing due to carry it all home.
(4 out of 5)
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