1. Knicksfan7

   10

   This movie was amazing. Going back to old cowboy movie style like the good ol' John Wayne days. Their hasn't been a good cowboy/western movie in quite sometime. True Grit was superb. Jeff Bridges with his successful job as the witty Sheriff performed an Oscar worthy performance. Matt Damon did a great job as the lone Texas ranger, and the always awesome Josh Brolin as Tom Chaney, but the biggest breakout performance was by Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross, she did an amazing job and shouldve won the Oscar, especially for being so young, she has a very promising future. This movie was so good it has to be illegal to give it a bad review, 10/10 without a doubt.… Expand

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2. ReviewCritic

   8

   One of the great new westerns. Great directing, a good storyline, and great acting make this movie a worthwhile trip. Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld were both great in their own different ways, and Matt Damon was good as well. Even better than the classic original!… Expand

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3. worleyjamers

   7

   Not was I was expecting. First off, this is a great film! The Coen Brothers really did a good job of adapting a remake with an identity all its own. Many critics and alot of viewers have raved about how this new version is much better than the original. However, I personally feel like it's not that much better than the original. This version adds alot to the story, but even with a fresh touch and interpretation, the story didn't feel all that intense nor interesting. With this being said, this fault may not even be because of the films; the story is adapted from a book. That's really my only sort of negative thing about the film. I was led on to believe this new version is tons better than the original, but I liked them both about the same.
   
   A thing that stands out instantly about this film is the incredible cinematography. The setting and scenery is stunning. Props to the Coens for, again, finding great locations and sets that really add a deeper level to the film.
   
   Also, I really enjoyed the acting. Jeff Bridges does a great job as Cogburn. Even though John Wayne is the original Rooster Cogburn, Bridges gives a great performance that genuinely portrays the character while still giving another aspect of the character. Hailee Steinfeld also gives a strong performance. She's in every scene and steals most of them. She brilliantly portrays Mattie Ross and shows her own "grit." Bridges and Steinfeld are both worthy of their Oscar nods! Josh Brolin, although only in a few scenes, also gives a strong supporting performance. My favorite performance of the film comes from Matt Damon. He delivers yet another strong performance. I really enjoyed it! Even though this review may seem harsh, I really really liked this film. 2010 was a strong year for movies and True Grit is among the best. I recommend this film to everyone!… Expand

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4. shaunmed

   2

   Huge fan of the Coens but this film is an ineffectual copy of the original classic. The story line is barely changed and for the worse i must say. There is no chemistry of kinship between any of the over acting actors who all fall prey to the pitfall of their own stardom or that of the directors.… Expand

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