True Grit trailer (long one)

[Tulse Luper]

Joel and Ethan Coen made No Country for old Men, which is by far the best film made in the last 10 years. Not only is it subtly very intelligent --Ethan Coen's Philosophy degree from Princeton explodes all over No Country-- but it's also the only film I've ever seen where a man polices his brass.

Their filmography speaks for itself. I'm hopeful only because the brothers made this remake. Let's all be thankful Michael Bay wasn't involved involved.

 

[CrkdLtr]

Start with "Big Jake" this weekend.

On the subject of old western's, I have seen Big Country.

Don't stop there, compile a list and I'll queue it up on Netflix.

 

[whbonney26]

I'll probably watch it, but it kinda sticks me wrong when they want to remake a John Wayne movie (which are my favorite). I like cowboy movies though.

Still, IMO there are plenty of other great stories the Coen brothers could have done that haven't be done yet. I've been reading Ralph Compton's books lately and have been really enjoying them.

I guess someone could try to make Blood Meridian, but that one would be pretty rough.

I think with the way things are today they prob. wanted to go with a movie that many people already like and would hopefully want to see. Hollywood is not taking many risks these days.

Look at it like this, If this movie is a hit then maybe that will open the eyes of other movie makers to make more good westerns. I have not seen Jona Hex or whatever but to me that is not a real western. Its based off of a comic. I will watch it on DVD but didnt spend my money in the theater on it. Im going to watch True Grit in the theater.

 

[whbonney26]

Joel and Ethan Coen made No Country for old Men, which is by far the best film made in the last 10 years. Not only is it subtly very intelligent --Ethan Coen's Philosophy degree from Princeton explodes all over No Country-- but it's also the only film I've ever seen where a man polices his brass.

Their filmography speaks for itself. I'm hopeful only because the brothers made this remake. Let's all be thankful Michael Bay wasn't involved involved.

+1 on all accounts.

 

[Gus McCrae]

On the subject of old western's, I have seen Big Country.

Don't stop there, compile a list and I'll queue it up on Netflix.

If it has John Wayne in it.....

Start with:

Big Jake
El Dorado
True Grit
Rooster Cogburn
The Searchers
Rio Lobo
Rio Bravo
The Longest Day

 

[Gus McCrae]

I think with the way things are today they prob. wanted to go with a movie that many people already like and would hopefully want to see. Hollywood is not taking many risks these days.

Look at it like this, If this movie is a hit then maybe that will open the eyes of other movie makers to make more good westerns. I have not seen Jona Hex or whatever but to me that is not a real western. Its based off of a comic. I will watch it on DVD but didnt spend my money in the theater on it. Im going to watch True Grit in the theater.

The Coen brothers probably have the clout to make what they want.

 

[whbonney26]

The Coen brothers probably have the clout to make what they want.

Yeah.....prob. so.

I dont know the reason they choose to make this one but im glad they did. It looks pretty good to me.

 

[Fisherman]

Start with "Big Jake" this weekend.

One of my favorites.

 

[SirIsaacNewton]

Joel and Ethan Coen made No Country for old Men, which is by far the best film made in the last 10 years. Not only is it subtly very intelligent --Ethan Coen's Philosophy degree from Princeton explodes all over No Country-- but it's also the only film I've ever seen where a man polices his brass.

Their filmography speaks for itself. I'm hopeful only because the brothers made this remake. Let's all be thankful Michael Bay wasn't involved involved.

He also more recently made a Serious Man which was horrible. So what he incorporated quantum reality into a movie script with a real Jewish Mathematician as Schrodinger's Cat. Cool idea horrible movie. Think about how cool the freaking movie could have been even though I won't go into how we as movie goers are the observers and as a result kind of open the box immediately but it had the potential to be amazing and instead we got a movie about a boring Jewish guy. Ridley Scott and Ethan Cohen need to work together. Actually if they did my testicles might explode from the awesomeness that would no doubtingly result so maybe it is better if they don't.

Like you said this movie will look good but Matt Damon is going to f-this thing up. Should be Vigo Mortensen. The Road now that was an amazing movie.

 

[whbonney26]

He also made a Serious Man which was horrible. So what he incorporated quantum reality into a movie script with a real Jewish Mathematician as Schrodinger's Cat. Cool idea horrible movie.

No doubt this movie will look good but Matt Damon is going to f-this thing up. Should be Vigo Mortensen.

Yeah....I like Vigo Mortensen for sure. I will wait to see how Matt Damon does though.

 

[Fisherman]

I can't stand Matt Damon. What a twit.

Have you noticed that all of a sudden there are all of these remakes of successful movies? That's because the no-talents of today don't have an original thought between them.

 

[oleheat]

Looks like it might be pretty good.

I'm just glad the Coen Bros got ahold of the remake, and not some jackass that would drag the original through the mud, like the stupid comedy versions of classic TV shows.....

 

[Leonidas]

Don't overlook:

Red River
Angel and the Bad Man
The Cowboys
The Shootist
Chisum
The Sons of Katie Elder
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Stagecoach
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

 

[spanky]

I haven't watched many old westerns either but el dorado was bad ass.

 

[Leonidas]

I haven't watched many old westerns either but el dorado was bad ass.

Basically, a remake of Rio Lobo, which had Dean Martin in the Robt Mitchum role and Ricky Nelson in the James Cahn role. Angie Dickinson thrown in for eye candy. Sweet.

 

[I_FLY_LOW]

Looks interesting... I'd like to see it.
I do think Sam Elliot would have been a better pick for Rooster's part.
Oh well... I'll prolly go see it.

 

[jessopher]

You know what, with everything that is coming out as of recent, what else are you going to see at the theater? I like a good western, and this may be one, but even if it is not it will still probably be better than everything else.

 

[whbonney26]

Looks interesting... I'd like to see it.
I do think Sam Elliot would have been a better pick for Rooster's part.
Oh well... I'll prolly go see it.

I really like Sam Elliot but dont think he would have been good for this part. Rooster was a mess.......out of shape......sort of a has been.

I think Sam is too skinny for this particular part. Just my opinion.

 

[Doug.38PR]

this is almost an insult to John Wayne. Nobody can even approach him, let alone Jeff Bridges

 

[Gus McCrae]

I haven't watched many old westerns either but el dorado was bad ass.

You should watch Big Jake too then.