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True Grit 8 July 11
Section: article
Categories: Film / dvd
I watched the film to the end with many breaks. I know it is based on the novel and not to be considered a remake of the Henry Hathaway film with John Wayne, but if you know this film a comparison is inevitable.
I love the actors in the Coen Brothers film, Hailee Steinfeld (Mattie) was wonderful, but it was thin:
- The lighting, the color timing of the film, was generally very light and washed out, presumably to create a stark, harsh atmosphere, but for me it just looked washed out. color timing →
- I liked the language, emulating, I guess, 19th century U.S. American English, but Jeff Bridges’ accent was weak. I have the feeling that they worked on his accent using the older language instead of separating the two while preparing for the film.
- Matt Damon didn’t suit the role of La Boeuf for me at all, however much I like Damon. And though his Texas Ranger hat may have been authentic, it was a bit embarrassing and distracting.
- Jeff Bridges seemed more grimy than gritty. I was more aware of him being unhealthy than being tough.
- And Dennis Hopper’s stunning and chilling artistry in the 1969 role of Moon just rises up and overshadows the entire scene at the cabin.
- Title: True Grit
- Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Writing credits: The Coen brothers, based on the novel by Charles Portis
- Starring: Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin
- Year: 2010
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