True Grit

[Palmer]

I was able to see this film last night at a special showing.

What a incredible/great film. Far out shines the original John Wayne take back from '69.

An actual terrific holiday movie to take the family to.

 

[acgclone]

I can't wait to see that. I'm usually not one to run out and see a movie the first week it's out, but I'm going to try to get to this one ASAP.

 

[GeronimusClone]

I never miss a Coen brothers film in the theater. Only way to see them. Excited to get there soon to watch it.
People shouldn't think of it as a remake to the John Wayne film. They never watched it or tried to work off of it. Just used the original book.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I wasn't real interested until I heard it was a Coen brothers film. I go out of my way to try and watch everything they put out.

 

[GeronimusClone]

I wasn't real interested until I heard it was a Coen brothers film. I go out of my way to try and watch everything they put out.

Have to see it on the big screen to appreciate it. Love how they use landscapes to tell a story.
The parking lot in Fargo sticks out to me when WHM finds out he's not going to get the money from his father-in-law. Also, the open desert in No Country for Old Men.

 

[Al_4_State]

Going tonight. Very excited. Count me in as another Coen Bros junkie.

Love how the use landscapes to tell a story

Hadn't thought of this before, but it's completely true.

 

[GeronimusClone]

Going tonight. Very excited. Count me in as another Coen Bros junkie.

Don't know if you've ever seen their first film, Blood Simple, but it's cool to see where they started and a pretty good flick.

 

[CyForPresident]

Looking forward to it. Going tonight after work.

 

[Cyrocks]

I was able to see this film last night at a special showing.

What a incredible/great film. Far out shines the original John Wayne take back from '69.

BLASPHEMER!!!!

 

[Cyclone_Grav]

Watching the original now, one of my favorite westerns. I can't wait to see how they compare, The coen bros. said this one is based on the book not the original film.

 

[BryceC]

I saw a preview for this in the summer and I must say I am incredibly pumped to watch it. I rarely go to movies in the theater anymore and in fact I really don't enjoy it anymore but I will make an exception for this one. Going to go to it with my dad next week when I'm visiting him for the holidays. I can't wait.

 

[herbicide]

I know I am going to get a lot of flak for saying this, but I think Bridges makes for a better Marshall than Wayne does. Wayne had too much of a "good guy" quality going for him.

 

[oldman]

Don't know if you've ever seen their first film, Blood Simple, but it's cool to see where they started and a pretty good flick.

I rented Blood Simple probably twentyfive years ago, recommended by a friend. Its probably in my top 10 favorite flicks. M Emmett Walsh is one of my favorite character actors.

 

[GeronimusClone]

I rented Blood Simple probably twentyfive years ago, recommended by a friend. Its probably in my top 10 favorite flicks. M Emmett Walsh is one of my favorite character actors.

Love M. Emmett Walsh. (I like to think of him as Jill's Dad on Home Improvement.)

 

[Mr Janny]

I wasn't real interested until I heard it was a Coen brothers film. I go out of my way to try and watch everything they put out.

This. Their filmography reads like a list of my favorite films. Can't wait to see this.

 

[joefrog]

Have to see it on the big screen to appreciate it. Love how they use landscapes to tell a story.
The parking lot in Fargo sticks out to me when WHM finds out he's not going to get the money from his father-in-law. Also, the open desert in No Country for Old Men.

Oh I agree. Also remember the woods scenery in Miller's Crossing. Amazing film.

I believe they are inspired by David Lean, probably the best scenic moviemaker ever.

David Lean - IMDb

I plan on seeing this film soon. Great cast, outside of Matt Damon, but I can hope the rest of them at least carry him.

Ain't no way Jeff Bridges is cooler than Iowa born John Wayne though. Don't go there.

 

[MB4CY]

I'm a big Wayne fan, so I originally wasn't too excited about seeing this film re-made. I have to admit, though, that the previews look pretty good. Looks like Bridges is playing Cogburn with more of an edge than Wayne was able to by that time in his career -- more like Wayne's characters in Red River or The Searchers.

If I don't make it to the theater, it certainly looks good enough for a Redbox.

 

[GeronimusClone]

Oh I agree. Also remember the woods scenery in Miller's Crossing. Amazing film.

I believe they are inspired by David Lean, probably the best scenic moviemaker ever.

David Lean - IMDb

I plan on seeing this film soon. Great cast, outside of Matt Damon, but I can hope the rest of them at least carry him.

Ain't no way Jeff Bridges is cooler than Iowa born John Wayne though. Don't go there.

Love Miller's Crossing. Those scenes in the woods are pretty cool, as are the interiors of those large open buildings.
And, come on, the Dude vs. the Duke is pretty tough comparison. It's generational.

 

[Cyhart]

Have to see it on the big screen to appreciate it. Love how they use landscapes to tell a story.
The parking lot in Fargo sticks out to me when WHM finds out he's not going to get the money from his father-in-law. Also, the open desert in No Country for Old Men.

Absolutely not.
Yeah, it may be better in the theater, but the brilliance of the Coen brothers can be perfectly demonstrated on my LCD tv at home.
You dont need a theater to appreciate brilliant character interaction and screenplay.

 

[GeronimusClone]

Absolutely not.
Yeah, it may be better in the theater, but the brilliance of the Coen brothers can be perfectly demonstrated on my LCD tv at home.
You dont need a theater to appreciate brilliant character interaction and screenplay.

I have that at home too, and I do appreciate their films there all the time. But, for me, nothing ever compares to the movie theater.