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OLS · 01-23-2012, 08:06 PM

The original TRUE GRIT was a great film, but as a movie, it was saddled with the style of film-making in the 70's.
To me that's what kills the movie in a head to head battle with the 21st century film. For one, the second
film is said to more closely follow the novel from which it is lifted. I wouldn't know, unfortunately.
I like the color of the original better. I think the original Mattie, Kim Darby was great at speaking the language
of her victorian-type upbringing, but I REALLY like the way it was done in number two. John Wayne is an icon
of course, but to me the Rooster role is a toss-up. Jeff bridges is outstanding in the role. I think Matt Damon
is better than Glen Campbell, but not way better. Glen Campbell seemed like a gimmick casting choice to me,
a sign of the times. Tough to beat Robert Duvall in any role. I need to rewatch both and make up my mind.

01-23-2012, 08:06 PM	#6376
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: What's the last movie you watched? The original TRUE GRIT was a great film, but as a movie, it was saddled with the style of film-making in the 70's. To me that's what kills the movie in a head to head battle with the 21st century film. For one, the second film is said to more closely follow the novel from which it is lifted. I wouldn't know, unfortunately. I like the color of the original better. I think the original Mattie, Kim Darby was great at speaking the language of her victorian-type upbringing, but I REALLY like the way it was done in number two. John Wayne is an icon of course, but to me the Rooster role is a toss-up. Jeff bridges is outstanding in the role. I think Matt Damon is better than Glen Campbell, but not way better. Glen Campbell seemed like a gimmick casting choice to me, a sign of the times. Tough to beat Robert Duvall in any role. I need to rewatch both and make up my mind.