True Grit Redux

Townhall.com ^ | December 31, 2010 | Suzanne Fields

[scott7278]

I was horrified when they announced the remake, and scoffed at the notion of Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin being cast in their respective roles - three lefties in an American classic is worthy of derision.

I went in with the lowest of expectations, and wanted to dislike it, but I loved it. The actors were hidden by the characters, which is the point of acting.

I also know why leftist reviewers don’t like this version. Unlike conservatives who will love the original and scorn the new, the leftists don’t like the introduction of faith. The concept of flawed people having a moral obligation to bring justice to evildoers doesn’t sit right with them. Having faith in God and depending on the Scriptures is a completely foreign concept.

[Aetius]

I don’t like Bridges’ politics either. His refusal to accept an invitation to screen a movie (was it Seabiscuit???) at Bush’s White House seemed exceptionally petty and made him look like an ass.

But if you let the leftwing politics of entertainers prevent you from enjoying movies, tv, and music, then there would be pretty much no movies or tv for you to enjoy these days..

For me it just depends. Most of the actors I just ignore, but some of them could ruin anything with their presence, like Rosie O’Donnell.

[Vaquero]

Most of the actors I just ignore, but some of them could ruin anything with their presence, like Rosie O’Donnell

agreed....but I might add a Alec Baldwin and most definitely a Michael Moore to my Shiite list.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

***So which is it? Arkansas is Southern. Have a great new year FRiend of the South!****

Simply because a state is in the south does not mean the people speak Alabaman or Mississippian.

My kin in New Mexico do not speak like Californians and my family in Nashville, Tennessee most certanly do not speak “southern”.

I heard my first real southern dialect when stopped at a store in Memphis 40 years ago! The girl must have been from down Mississippi way as my wife’s kin and other Memphis area residents do not speak “southern”.

And since Mattie was from Dardanelle in YELL county(thriving river boat towns) she most certainly did not speak north of the river Hillbilly.

[ops33]

I also saw the movie yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. When it was over I turned to my wife and said “Like the original and not like the original.” I was especially pleased with the dialog, it had a unique cadence and rhythm. Living in Oklahoma I could tell that the location shots looked like much of Oklahoma. The original was filmed California and Colorado and didn't have an Oklahoma appearance. One other comparison between the two movies; John Wayne wore the eye patch over his left eye, Jeff Bridges over his right eye.

[ops33]

“The new TG looks like Oklahoma in winter”

We live in Oklahoma. I made this very point to my wife after we saw the film.

[ops33]

Everytime I go home to Charleston that is always on my list!!

[Ciexyz]

Check your local library to see if this book is available for borrowing from your county library system.

[Ciexyz]

Shame that this article gave away the most shocking part of the film, that Mattie loses her arm. I figured this was not in the original film and now see that confirmed by the comments. Glad I was not spoiled before seeing the film, which was very good. In any case, I highly recommend this film. I needed to see a film about characters with true grit, determination and integrity.

[Vaquero]

I love the original and will get the remake on bluray when it becomes available...

I had not read the novel but knew of the difference between the two movies...I am sure I will like both for different reasons...