"TRUE GRIT" (2010)

Genre(s): adventure, drama, western
Rotten Tomatoes: 9.5
Our Grade:

• Killian L: Killian 9.0
• J. Tremblay: 8.0
  
• Alvar J:

Synopsis: A young western girl wants to avenge her father death. He was killed by an outlaw who escaped into Indian territory. She hires a retired sheriff well past his golden days to help her find this man and bring justice to his father.
Actors (characters): Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn; Matt Damon as Texas Ranger LaBoeuf ; Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross
Who it´s for: those who likes western adventures, great costumes and stories where the debate of justice comes in.
Who it isn't for: those who feel that once you've seen a western you've seen all westerns and those who get sick by violence.
Director: Coen Brothers
Budget vs Box Office: $38 million
Awards/Recognitions: nominated for 10 academy awards, including "best picture"
Rating (US): PG-13
Running Time: 110 minutes
Country: USA

Final Comment:

• J. Tremblay: I think True Grit has been underestimated by saying "it's just another western movie". The truth is, it's not. Compared to other westerns, this movie lacks a lot of gang fights and shooting the sheriff and fighting in saloons, and it's more about the lack of justice in the society, and not only in the western society, but in any human society. This movie teaches us that justice is not blind, that it's not given. This movie teaches us that justice is earned.
  
• Killian L: Considering it was directed by the Coen Brothers, this is movie has a faster pace than most of their other productions although their unique style can still be appreciated. The scenario is excellent and is matched by interesting characters wonderfully performed by the actors. If you think westerns are all about a bunch of rednecks firing pointlessly over silly confrontations, then this film will prove you wrong.