Out of curiosity, I'm wondering if anyone cares to compare the New version of True Grit, with the John Wayne version of the seventies.
First let me say that I truly liked the Cohen brothers version and think it stands on its own as an outstanding movie with great characters and an excellent job by all the actors. Also, a much truer to the book version.
Having said that, I find the Dukes version more personable, more exciting, and stronger in terms of character bonding which may sound strange.
The biggest difference for me, was the relationship between Cog-burn and Mattie, which was definitely more subtle in the new movie. I was a bit disappointed that more of a chemistry didn't develop between Jeff Bridges and the new girl, (sorry i have to get her name, wonderful actress though)
I thought John Wayne's Cog-burn really took her under his wing and saw so much of himself in her that it came across on the screen....
I will add more if anyone else cares to muse with me....
First let me say that I truly liked the Cohen brothers version and think it stands on its own as an outstanding movie with great characters and an excellent job by all the actors. Also, a much truer to the book version.
Having said that, I find the Dukes version more personable, more exciting, and stronger in terms of character bonding which may sound strange.
The biggest difference for me, was the relationship between Cog-burn and Mattie, which was definitely more subtle in the new movie. I was a bit disappointed that more of a chemistry didn't develop between Jeff Bridges and the new girl, (sorry i have to get her name, wonderful actress though)
I thought John Wayne's Cog-burn really took her under his wing and saw so much of himself in her that it came across on the screen....
I will add more if anyone else cares to muse with me....