Why I Absolutely LOVE True Grit

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  • I am not a critic, I just LOVE movies. Let me share that love with you!
    True Grit (2011) is written and directed by the Coen Brothers, starring Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, and Matt Damon. All the rights belong to the studio and anyone else who might have them. I strongly encourage you to watch the movie in its fullness!

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  • @cvdevol
    @cvdevol 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    I am baffled that this film didn't sweep the Oscars. A complete masterpiece in every way.

    • @tjanderson5892
      @tjanderson5892 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It did tho. No it didn’t win, but no production can control who and what wins. They can control the amount of awards they’re nominated for. That yr True Grit was legitimately nominated for all but a few meaningful movie awards. From cinematography, score, picture, lead actor, supporting actor, and more. When ya measure simply being nominated as the bar for success then True Grit really did come and sweep that yrs Oscars

    • @captainmarvelwilson508
      @captainmarvelwilson508 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because movies like Inception, The Social Network and Toy Story 3 came out the same year.

    • @davidbradley3735
      @davidbradley3735 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Seen the Grammy Awards lately?

    • @michaelgriffin6709
      @michaelgriffin6709 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If those people thought like you and me, it would have won at least several.
      They don't.

  • @tibbar1000
    @tibbar1000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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.

    • @kirkedwards2988
      @kirkedwards2988 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's some moving words right there. I as well love this movie, but for a very different parameter than you. My reason only I understand. I think that those that really feel this movie, may feel it in different ways. And, you know what.... that's ok.

  • @MJMTACTICAL
    @MJMTACTICAL 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    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.

  • @keithearley1734
    @keithearley1734 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @HiroForever
    @HiroForever 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I love the line when rooster, Cogburn is insulting LaBeef, and he says “this is like women talking… “

  • @tonyaughney8945
    @tonyaughney8945 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I really enjoyed this movie. Maddies character was the best part. Her sassy confidence was polar opposite to the man hating girl boss crap we're subjected to these days. The piano piece was beautiful and fit the movie perfectly. The final scene where maddie has grown up and lives with her injuries is beautiful with the music playing.

  • @davidbradley3735
    @davidbradley3735 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!!

  • @tannerfarnsworth3618
    @tannerfarnsworth3618 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    True grit is a modern classic

  • @tjanderson5892
    @tjanderson5892 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Damon as Labeef is so great. The way Mattie BBQ’d him at their first meeting has me rolling still today. Some ppl for w/e reason weren’t the biggest fans, but I loved every moment of it. A great compliment to the film.

    • @SpecialEDy
      @SpecialEDy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is really flat most of the time. All of the trio give a lot of monologue instead of dialogue

    • @tjanderson5892
      @tjanderson5892 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SpecialEDy I feel that’s a perfect way to describe the original. Add in that it feels like John Wayne is reading off a script for Rooster Cogburn whereas Bridges is Rooster playing Rooster imo. Hailey Steinfields monologues were what got her those 1-2 Oscar nominations

    • @chrismaw5117
      @chrismaw5117 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it reminds me of Silverado I grew up on this movie old school

  • @hjarten
    @hjarten 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You can see all the actors in their films bring their best game.

  • @stellanrude3813
    @stellanrude3813 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This one of my favorite movies of all time and is one of my time favorite western films, I have not seen it in a long while. But it's just increblie and I agree the movie is very brutal and definitely is a hard PG-13 film. Acting peferct, score is wonderful the final song Leaning On An Everylasting Arm is a great song. Jeff, Matt and Hailee were all amazing in the film I'm sad that in 2023 this isn't talked about enough which is sad because it dersvers all the love and praise it got back when it came out in 2010.

  • @tomservo5347
    @tomservo5347 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    LaBeof redeems his braggadocio with that long range shot to kill Ned Pepper and save Rooster. It was a sad ending where Mattie wanted to see Rooster traveling with Frank James but found out Rooster had died shortly before-but she pays for a nice coffin and has him buried in her family plot because he really is family to her and knew deep down he wanted to belong somewhere. It was a nice touch LaBeof and Rooster arguing over William Quantrill as we get a little backstory on Rooster. (And I live in Quantrill/James Gang NW Missouri-their stomping grounds.)

  • @truthseeker5216
    @truthseeker5216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mattie was absolutely awesome, well beyond her years - those 6 years of acting classes deff helped, she was incredible for a 13 yo. The whole movie is amazing, they played their parts incredibly well and so is the music.
    Never get tired of watching it, I watch it often.

  • @paulsilberman3787
    @paulsilberman3787 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    One time a remade movie is this excellent. All the characters are believable. Love this film.
    And the review.

  • @jaredfernandez5849
    @jaredfernandez5849 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @M0rmagil
    @M0rmagil 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It’s my favorite western, and it’s got some serious competition for that title.
    I think it’s also my favorite Cohen Brothers movie, and there is some serious competition in that category, too. 😜

    • @thepositivepictureshow
      @thepositivepictureshow  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm in the same place. I love a lot of westerns and I love every Coen film I've seen, but this one might be my very favorite

  • @whohewanna
    @whohewanna ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Jeff bridges best movie IMO

    • @thepositivepictureshow
      @thepositivepictureshow  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Crazy to think that he has been acting for so long that he has reinvented his image like every other decade

    • @bigkillerwhale1801
      @bigkillerwhale1801 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alright well that’s just youre opinion man
      - the Dude
      Big Lebowski

  • @HorseOnTheLonePrairie
    @HorseOnTheLonePrairie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man, you said it better than anybody ive ever heard. This movie since i first viewed it. Has always stuck with me, from the gentle piano playing a old timey hymn to the farewell of Rooster.
    It truly hits home & chokes me up everytime. Something about this movie is a reflection of life & its hardships, yet so much more.
    Saving this video. The way you talked about it made me tear up.
    God bless

    • @thepositivepictureshow
      @thepositivepictureshow  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. It means a lot to know that my feelings resonate with people

  • @jazzgent
    @jazzgent 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @ricardosidneivieira1726
    @ricardosidneivieira1726 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I believe this movie can take you back in time

  • @kichigan1
    @kichigan1 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @astolatpere11
    @astolatpere11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved both filmed versions of this story.

  • @stevecaranci2463
    @stevecaranci2463 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @jimbob1800
    @jimbob1800 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One hell of a movie

  • @Juan-fi6hc
    @Juan-fi6hc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this movie felt like was there when he saved that girl I almost cried good movie 😎🖤

  • @BRinMilwaukee
    @BRinMilwaukee 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @rynard63
    @rynard63 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @jameslyons6655
    @jameslyons6655 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

    • @markknivila8383
      @markknivila8383 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Two great movies! Thank you, for your service!

  • @mikeg0802
    @mikeg0802 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review and movie!

  • @shogunjobu
    @shogunjobu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your take on this movie... not sure if youve done ~no country for old men~ i love dialog from some Coen brothers movies.

  • @jonhammer7109
    @jonhammer7109 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Must have seen this one 5 times.like tombstone. Each scene great to the point. Cant wait for the next scene.

  • @ropeburnsrussell
    @ropeburnsrussell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review.

  • @steveman6789
    @steveman6789 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @mikealangaloe1774
    @mikealangaloe1774 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Damon was really good in this. I usually just see Matt Damon in his movies. Like I just see the actor tryin to be a character. It takes you out if the story. I saw the character he was playing in this entire movie. Not the actor.

  • @dsean405
    @dsean405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well said, I think similar of this movie. Maybe for me Lonesome Dove is it's equal.

  • @Olimpico230
    @Olimpico230 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this movie too

  • @smsean2000
    @smsean2000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great movie.

  • @dickbagpatrol
    @dickbagpatrol 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good video but you left out my favorite Rooster line…
    “Well that didn’t pan out.”

  • @Rob-eo5ql
    @Rob-eo5ql 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greatest movie ever made. Every character are gold. IMO

  • @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921
    @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Outlaw Josie Wales was my favorite western due to the ugliness of the old west. But I must recant. True Grit (2) shows the beauty of the old west and the ugliness of the people at the time. This is the best western. When Rooster has to run Maddy’s horse to death to save her life it really showed the hardship of the times. And the cost of justice.
    A true masterpiece of cinema.

    • @truthseeker5216
      @truthseeker5216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a great pity she didn't see him before he died.
      As an adult just as cocky as little Maddie - "Keep your seat trash." 😂

  • @ianhale4466
    @ianhale4466 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ShowCat1
    @ShowCat1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agreed

  • @bdchilds2799
    @bdchilds2799 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The three were of true grit !

  • @MrAWL94
    @MrAWL94 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this version of the movie but it was originally John Wayne to play Rooster Cogburn. It seems like nobody remembered or even new this was a remake by the Cohen Brothers

    • @thepositivepictureshow
      @thepositivepictureshow  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wayne's portrayal is great and got him an Oscar for it, but I definitely prefer this version. Particularly when it comes to Mattie Ross. Steinfeld is just SO much better

    • @Odinson42
      @Odinson42 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The original is cheesy and unwatchable. All the actors sound like they're from the Original Star Trek, which is to say they all sound like they're from 1960s America. John Wayne as usual plays John Wayne in an eye patch.

    • @redfive5856
      @redfive5856 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wayne's 1970 Oscar was like a lifetime achievement award. He should've received it for Sands of Iwo Jima not True Grit.@@thepositivepictureshow

  • @atbp828
    @atbp828 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love western movies. And this one is the best.

  • @marcomartinez8649
    @marcomartinez8649 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @haroldconner2645
    @haroldconner2645 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best western.

    • @thepositivepictureshow
      @thepositivepictureshow  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      4 outta 5 times, when people ask me what my favorite movie is, I'll say this film. I absolutely adore it. Practically perfect in every way

    • @haroldconner2645
      @haroldconner2645 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thepositivepictureshow agreed

    • @XYXYOUTUBE
      @XYXYOUTUBE 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i always found unforgiven to be the better western in themes/story but good choice @@thepositivepictureshow

  • @MegaJackpinesavage
    @MegaJackpinesavage หลายเดือนก่อน

    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...

  • @thecowboy9698
    @thecowboy9698 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @arailway8809
    @arailway8809 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @timmy-the-ute2725
    @timmy-the-ute2725 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I you think this version was good it is because it built on the legacy of the 1969 John Wayne version.

    • @thepositivepictureshow
      @thepositivepictureshow  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I enjoy the John Wayne version for what it is, but I think this film brought a whole new level of sorrow and tragedy to the story

  • @anthonyscully2998
    @anthonyscully2998 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Cohen's usually portray their characters as idiots. In true grit they are treated with respect, including the villians

  • @paxwallace8324
    @paxwallace8324 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @patrickmullane30
    @patrickmullane30 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please- it was a good movie- but has nothing on the original.

  • @pennygeno5629
    @pennygeno5629 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what are you talking about, this movie was boring as hell, unrealistic as hell, simple as hell, pointless as hell

    • @thepositivepictureshow
      @thepositivepictureshow  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      To one person, a sunset is just light and color. To another, it's breathtaking. I can't teach you how to appreciate sunsets, just what they look like to me.

    • @truthseeker5216
      @truthseeker5216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@thepositivepictureshowWell said - he's clueless.