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I watched the original film as a kid and daydreamed about being a Deputy U.S. Marshal. I watched the remake as a retired Deputy U.S. Marshal. No regrets.

Christial Bale is just perfect in this film. You actually see how mentally tortured his character is and he is just barely holding it together.

Great movie! But I wanted to specifically state to the narrator: what an awesome narrative and commentary….philosophical, even poetic….one of the best commentaries I’ve ever heard. It does great justice to this film and to you sir , bravo!

The Great American Movie about the Great American Novel. Most haven't read the book, but if they had, they'd realize much of the dialog in the film was taken directly from the book. Word by word. Amazing actors, cast perfectly in every scene, even the extras, the cinematography of the landscape was breathtaking. This might be the greatest American Western ever made.

That is one remake that is just as good as the original. It's is a little darker but very well done.

Our parents grew up watching The Duke in the 1969 version. We grew up watching The Dude in this version. That has always amazed me.

Agreed, just outstanding. Not to take away from the John Wayne movie, but honestly I think Glen Campbell damn near sunk that movie. That being said Glen Campbell is one of my very favorite musicians.

One of my favorite movies of all time as well! And I love this little bit in your narration about how you loved it too. I could not agree more nor could I say it better!

The original was awesome, but this one was darker and I think more realistic. In the original Lebeauf dies, but Cogburn is alive. The new version has Labeauf being never seen again, but it tells the rest of the story. I love them both for what each brings.

Jeff Bridges does a good cowboy, but sadly, he cannot compete with John Wayne. I mean I get that Bridges' Cogburn is rougher and grittier, but what I liked about Wayne gave the sense that he came genuinely cared for Maddy For example, when LaBeouf starts whipping Maddy, yes Bridges stops him from doing so, but Wayne watches for a moment with almost a certain amount of pleasure at seeing an unruly younster getting perhaps a well deserved spanking, but then responds with righteous anger when he feels LaBeouf is taking it too far, whereas Bridges' Cogburn shows almost zero emotion when doing so. Also, Bridges' Cogburn may have saved Maddy, but he then essentially abandons her until 25 years later, whereas Wayne's Cogburn not only goes to see her, but also goes to the trouble of travelling all the way to Texas, just so LaBeouf can get a proper burial, showing that while he still enjoyed the promise of a reward, as he talks about helping those Texas boys about remembering how much they were offering for a reward, his actions still show he had decency in him. Also, while the 2010 version may have gotten more of the wardrobe and perhaps grungy looks of characters who lived life on the trail, I have to give Wayne's film props for the livelieness of the characters. Everyone in the film talked as if they were bored out of their minds, yet Wayne's film gave the idea that while these people lived hard, they stil lwanted to live and had reason to live, in that they had hopes and dreams the same as everyone else.

This review was a masterpiece. I hope one day Scott Cooper or any of the cast watches this poignant tribute. I love this film, but it emotionally takes its toll. You can't watch this and not be filled with sorrow. It never relents. Thank you for giving this film it's just due.

This beautiful piece of art along with the movie Cold War (2018) has involved me in their way. Whenever I want to separate from everyone and refer to myself and my thoughts, I look at these two masterpieces. Their inner message that portrays human historical pain and suffering against love and kindness makes me think.

Certainly one of my favorite movies, too. Thanks for the commentary.

I can't watch the horse little blackie being ridden to death again. So basically I can't watch the film anymore.

Terrible ending shootout scene! If you slow it down and examine it, it's apparent it's all a bunch of random action sequences spliced together. Actors change, guys get blown away then magically reappear, that one dude next to the tree gets shot like a bunch of times and just shrugs it off. Nobody's hitting the deck or anything, but just stands there like deer in the headlights. Come on, indians aren't stupid, especially the kids of a war chief. They're not just gonna stand there like "shoot me plz" like a dumb rabbit or something. Really terrible all the way around! The guy standing next to the tree shoots a full ELEVEN TIMES. Here I though Colt model 1873 held six rounds. Must be a special one. Then at the end, he runs out from behind the tree, and dives behind that log and disappears. Note it's NOT the same guy as the old man, because he fell down behind that log at the beginning of the sequence. How the heck an obese 65 year old man gets shot twice in the chest with .45 LC and gets up and does the 100 yard dash is a mystery as well. That round is about as potent as a mild .44 magnum load. You don't just take two of those to the chest and get up and start dancing around. They might as well have given teh Christian Bale character an uzi and then added a couple terminator robots as supporting roles.

One of those movies that earns it's PG-13 rating, honestly surprised it was not R

A beautiful intelligent insightful narration by this man,outstanding

Where is the food required to travel in empty land for all those people?

The three were of true grit !

I love where I'm from so much I've learned not only to keep it to myself but to guard it with quiet desperation. Out of respect of and admiration for this production of yours, which I've just watched with thorough focus and relieved wariness, I must point out one erroneous aspect of your beautifully constructed and read aloud script. But before I do that I must briefly extol upon your marvelous break down of a profound movie made in my backyard. Like the movie, your break down entertains with efficient poetic writing, wonderful presentation, intelligent construction offering historical context and education on the film, the subject matter of the film, and its filmography, even an entire refrain devoted to the score alone. Masterfully done. I will watch this many times and so will my kids. A wonderful contribution, please keep it up... only next time pay closer attention to where the film was actually made. You mention some places like Montana, Yellowstone, and Zion, but despite your otherwise very thorough examination none of these places were actually in the film. Your obvious love of the land depicted in the film leaves me surprised that you managed not to mention where a great majority of it was actually filmed (small portions of three different neighboring states that don't include Montana, Utah, or Wyoming), but again, as a proud neighbor to many spots captured in this film like the Vista de Pedernal and Plaza Blanca, I much prefer in my older age to keep it to myself and those brave enough to live out here with me. When I cruise up to Pagosa next week I'll be hoping the spring break vacationers are gone and I can enjoy the San Juans a little more peacefully. I only mention this out of respect and admiration for this production of yours. Again, Bravo!

I watched them both this last week. The original Mattie was better; better linguistics, better grit, no complaining, just the vane hope of making Rooster's world fit her world view. The second Mattie lacked something. If Tom Chaney had killer her, it would have been a better show. Walking around calling old men "trash" is far to jarring for a character that they want us to like.

This was a very hard watch for me! It left me burdened and sad! That would mean, the director did an excellent job of depicting a nations struggle to adapt and survive a colonial power, which took everything from them and destroyed their culture! It didn’t get nominated for Oscar simply because it portrayed the struggle and was too close to the truth!

Never stumbled across your channel before, but hey ... someone on the Intertubes who just wants to honestly talk about just the things he/she/they love? Automatic thumbs up! [edit] Had to stop ... haven't watched the film yet, so ... I SHALL return and finish your vid once I have.

I haven't seen Hostiles yet, but I will this week. I kept hearing good things about it, but this video really escalated my interest in this movie. This was a really well done review.

what a wonderful narrative...and 'the older i get, the more i appreciate the 'boring'.....wow! excellent!

Can someone explain how the "if you want to kiss him, itll be alright" is humorous, it's tradition in some places

This movie absolutely is a cinematic masterpiece.

I recently bought a collector condition first edition, first printing of True Grit, the novel. I plan to give it to my now 6 mo old granddaughter on her 14th birthday, accompanied by a personal letter explaining why it is one of the great novels in American literature. Your stellar review captures all the reasons why this is so.

I've seen Hostiles a few times. It is a high quality film. I thought about some similarities with the 1957 Trooper Hook.

Not that good...at the end, the white people live happily ever after ..

I love the West, the open desolation, lack of water, challenges living. For all that, I never had the notion the Native Americans wanted to adopt the White Man's Ways. Even the Native Americans from the Revolution time seemed to side with the British or the Americans, whoever would leave them alone when the War was over and it never worked out for them.

Dude you have dissected this movie beautifully!!! I’m into boring myself and i feel alone bc most people want action and sex and i tell them give me good dialogue or soundtrack or sound itself. God bless you

Thanks for putting into words what I deeply felt and thought of

The story's from the novel of the same name by American author, Charles Portis, a US best seller --- again, folks (like John O'Brien's "Leaving Las Vegas) --- the BOOK is even better than the movie. However, the Coen Bros were wildly good with their TG...

Loved both filmed versions of this story.

Magnificent video.

An absolute masterpiece.

The writing is indeed phenomenal. I completely love that dinner chat about the prostitute. It is witty and shows how these two people just connect so well (both actors were fantastic at their delivery). Another gem of a line in the movie for me was by Tim's mom: "(I'm) furious! I am so uninterested in a life without your father." what a phrase. What a believable delivery by the actor. I am invested in the love and bond these people have for each other. I can't love this movie enough.

No human being is beyond redemption.

I gave you a like because you didn't blame all the world's problems on the "White man." Atrocities have been happening from the beginning of time. Every culture has committed them on their own and others from the beginning.

very well written piece, loved it. you honored the movie.

I really enjoy essays that are able to share personal feelings about certain stories because it enriches them with pure and sincere emotion. This is a film Im too attached to, its depiction of love and how we should live life is something I really yearn to incorporate in my life. Congratulations to you cause this was amazing, thank you for sharing this, I completely agree with everything you said! Keep up the good work buddy! Ill surely be subscribing to your channel via my film analysis channel!

My grandmother's family has been in the Cookson Hills since the 1820's!!I love this movie, and the book it's based on! I had ancestors who lived inside of these times and history!!

I love this movie for a very different reason. My Dad watched every western that ever came on television. I would fall asleep trying to watch them with him. His life was cut short by someone’s mistake when I was 16. That little girl plays the role of someone of tender years …wounded , angry , vengeful and determined incredibly well. The movie, and especially her performance connect all the dots for me. God bless her and who ever wrote that great story.

“The scenes feel like memories” is quite succinct and perfectly adequate way of describing this movie. It’s not only about love rather it’s about life and all that comes with it. I cannot tell you how happy it made me watching your video. Thank you soooo much

it’s one of my favorite movies, Rosamund Pike & Christian Bale performances were top notch👏🏻

my dad is a huge fan of classic Westerns and we watched together this film which was such of emotional experience for us...by the way, I just discovered your channel and your review is so touching, greatings from Chile south America.

Great movie.

Hostiles a great movie

The first time I watched this movie was about a year after a buddy of mine, that I served with, took his own life. The scene where they found Sgt. Metz is the only time a movie has made me break down in tears.