The more I re-watch scenes, the more I respect her performance, though the precocious teen is somewhat beyond belief at times. But the film as a whole is very well-done and affecting. Jeff Bridges is great as Rooster, the cinematography is excellent, and the Coen brothers bring in so much wit and farcical humor throughout.
If you ever want to read a great western novel, "True Grit" is the one. It was written in the 1960's by Charles Portis. It is told from Mattie Ross's perspective, many years after the events of her adventure. This 2010 remake is excellent, and well worth the viewing, but do not miss the 1969 version with John Wayne.
Apparently, the Coens saw Steinfeld in the waiting room before her audition and she was on her phone, gossiping, speaking in teenage slang, and they said to each other "she might as well not have bothered showing up" because they could just tell that she wasn't a good fit for the part. And then she came in to the audition and instantly became a completely different person while in-character and absolutely blew them away with how good she actually was.
Honest question: How could you tell it was a heart attack? To me, it looked like he just collapsed from exhaustion (which is not automatically a death sentence). Which is still horrible and painful but I honestly didn’t understand why he was shot besides not being useful to them anymore
@@otter011 Because he already tried to collapse before that, and Cogburn used a knife to goad him beyond his limit. It was not an uncommon occurance for horses to be goaded to the point their hearts would fail. People in the 19th century, who ride horses for transportation their whole lives, would've been aware of that possibilty. The alternative would be like you say, that Cogburn decided to shoot him for no other reason than he was tired and they couldn't ride him anymore. Why would he do that? That strikes me as a bit incongruous with the character; does that possibility make narrative sense to you?
My brother got to interview the author of The book. Not only is the character who speaks only in animal noises in the book, but he was based on a real person.
These people still exist; in county lockup. Had a DUI at 19 long time, long long time, ago and got 2 weeks as a FAFO and see what my choices could wrought if I keep it up. There was a man who barked all day, a guy who made cricket noises, and others. One day the CO yelled to the block "IF I HEAR ONE MORE GD ANIMAL NOISE WE'RE LOCKING IT DOWN!" ...*moments of silence*... "baAaAaA". "SHUT IT DOWN!" Nobody was mad.
@@Rob-eo5ql RIP, Charles Portis. He was born and raised in Arkansas, did time in the Marines during the Korean War, then worked four years for the New York Herald, spending much of that time on assignment in the south covering the civil rights movement. He returned to Arkansas and lived out his life there in relative obscurity. Recognized as a literary genius, he didn't care for the trappings of fame and popularity.
I love the bittersweetness of the ending. One of my favorite movies. Also, the complexity of Mattie’s character where she is relatively mature (even compared to the adults in ways), but there are moments where you see she is ultimately still a child and sometimes out of her depth.
🤠👍 In the 1969 version, Mattie Ross' age was moved up to 16 years old, and the actress who played her (Kim Darby) was actually 20 at the time. It's not as faithful to the book as this version, but I think it has a much more memorable score (by the great Elmer Bernstein). 😎
Both versions have dialogue from the book, not in the other. Jeff Bridges as Cogburn is exactly what I imagined from the book. I really don't know how that could have been better cast.
Speaking of Barry Pepper, who plays Ned Pepper in this movie, Private Jackson in Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Dean Stanton in The Green Mile (1999), I also suggest Enemy of the State (1998) with Will Smith & Gene Hackman. It's produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Tony Scott. #EnemyOfTheStateForAddieCounts
All 4 of the main actors have been in Marvel films: Jeff Bridges - Obidiah from "Iron Man" Josh Brolin - Thanos Hayley Steinfeld - Kate Bishop from "Hawkeye" Matt Damon - Asgardian actor who plays Loki.
From The Dude to Rooster Cogburn, Jeff Bridges delivered two gosh darn fantastic, and rather hysterical, performances. The whole cast in this was just fantastic, quite frankly. The bartering for the ponies scene is priceless.
He is so much better here than in Lebowski. As a geezer who saw the original, I think he raised this so far above John Wayne's same old character as to have been more than deserving of his Oscar nomination. Rest of the casting and the period authenticity shows the Coens at the height of their movie-making powers.
Great remake of the original classic True Grit movie! Jeff Bridges does a great rooster cogburn. My favorite however is Barry Pepper as Ned Pepper! He really played that character to it's absolute best! Great cast overall and I truly appreciate the remake! Thanks for sharing Addie ❤️💛
I’m so glad you reacted to this! This is actually my second favorite Coen brothers film, after Fargo. And I still can’t believe Hailee was only 12 in the film - she gives a fully realized performance in a way child actors almost never do.
The Coens really are a gift that keeps giving. Due to their cynical humor I don’t often get weepy during their movies but this one gets me. I’ve come to love it more over time.
The original John Wayne movie is also amazing. And like this version, that's largely due to the excellent performance by the young actress playing Matty Ross. Superb.
Even with that snake at 23:03. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) had the Well of Souls that scarred Addie because of it being filled with hundreds of snakes.
@@toddlower5546”Nominated;” she should have WON. And I’m not simping. I haven’t seen her in anything else, just this movie. But come on, she killed it, and in her first movie role!
@@toddlower5546- Except that Mattie Ross is THE MAIN CHARACTER of the movie. She should have received equal billing as Damon, Brolin, etc., and been nominated for better actress, not supporting actress.
The thing that always struck me most strongly about the novel and both movie versions of this story is the distinctive speech pattern that all the characters share: they almost never use contractions.
Addie, I strongly recommend that you watch the original "True Grit" starring John Wayne to compare and contrast with this version, as well as the sequel "Rooster Cogburn (and the Lady)" starring John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn. If you enjoyed this movie, you will certainly enjoy both of them as well!
+1. The 1969 version won John Wayne his only Oscar for Best Actor. I, too, hope you'll watch it. *Rooster Cogburn and the Lady* is very nearly a remake of *The African Queen,* which also starred Katharine Hepburn.
Technically “Rooster Cogburn” isn’t a sequel. Not written by the original author, and Cogburn was not the main character of “True Grit”, Mattie Ross was.
One thing I do have to concede to the 1969 version is that John Wayne charging on horseback at Robert Duvall and his gang feels much more mythically heroic than Jeff Bridges charging at Barry Pepper. Kim Darby's Mattie even cheers for John Wayne's Rooster exclaiming "No grit? Not much!!" - a favorite line from the older version which isn't in the Coen brothers' version. In retrospect, I believe this difference is quite deliberate on the Coens' part. The John Wayne version glorifies/romanticizes a scene of violent action, and the Coens are not romanticists.
I enjoyed both. It's true Glen Campbell couldn't act. And the hills of Oklahoma looked too much like the Rocky Mountains. But John Wayne did bring his own kind of charm as did the supporting actors, particularly Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper and Strother Martin.
@@JamesLachowsky I admit I never much cared for John Wayne. To me he always played himself and his over the top bravado just didn't work for me. But I agree with you that Duval and Strother Martin were definitely great actors and brought a lot of charactor to their roles.
I tried to watch the original again a couple of years ago and it just felt so dated, even for its time. By 69, the Leone dollars trilogy was out, as was Butch Cassidy, much better/unique westerns. The Coens’ version is so minimalist and brutal
Addie has such a sweet personality as she watches the film, more enjoyable than a lot of the "reaction" folks here. Her shock and "mother trucker!" comment at one point is hilarious. It's a great film with excellent performances and a lot of wit and humor throughout.
If I remember correctly, Ms. Steinfeld was actually younger than her character, making her performance more impressive. This is closer to Charles Portis' novel than the John Wayne version, but both are worth watching. Mr. Wayne was awarded a best actor Oscar for his performance.
I really recommend "Raising Arizona" for another amazing Coen brothers movie. It's funny and crazy, but also beautiful and emotional at times and Nicolas Cage is really young in it.
Great reaction….such a great movie. These guys sure know how to make a film. It seems like every single character is memorable, no matter how brief they appear. The guy she negotiates with, the undertaker, the dentist/doctor/salesman in bearskin…..the frickin weirdo in the gang who hops around…
I watched this and the original in a film class in college and wrote a paper on the difference in tone and how it effects the story. Love both versions, but this is a rare remake that was actually much better.
Sofkey or safki is a food made by the Native Americans in the southeastern United States. It is a soup or stew made from corn after it has been soaked in water overnight, hulled (the peel removed), and boiled with heavily diluted lye, made from wood ash. While concentrated lye is extremely corrosive and toxic (with a pH of 14, it is good for clearing blocked drains), diluted lye gives foods such as pretzels and bagels their unique flavor. If you attempt sofkey, make sure the lye is food safe and you follow the recipe instructions carefully, also don’t be afraid to throw out unsuccessful experiments repeatedly until you get it right, the exact strength of lye can be tricky to get right for the untrained hand. The Natives ate sofkey plain with just the lye flavoring, but meat can be added, and even rice substituted for the corn if desired (rice was used as slave food, and so would also have been available in the southeast at the time). Sofkey originated as a reclamation of a waste product from the compte mill process, so there are no ancestors to offend by substituting rice 😅
If it wasn’t clear, the lye imparts a sour flavoring. Don’t add the meat too early. Unfixed lye can combine with the meat fat and you’ve suddenly got soap floating around in your stew.
I believe the Coen Brothers remake was much truer to the novel "True Grit" than the John Wayne version........this is one of my favorite movie Westerns............enjoyed your reaction (as usual)..........thanks for sharing.
I really liked the dialogue in this version. It's darker and more realistic than the original (it has John Wayne and Glen Campbell). My favorite Coen bros. movies are "Raising Arizona" and "The Hudsucker Proxy". Another that gets little attention is "The Hateful Eight" which has some things in common with "True Grit" and it has the wonderful Jennifer Jason Leigh in it.
When I first saw this, I thought Barry Pepper was impersonating Robert Duvall... then I later found out that Duvall had actually played the part in the '69 version. 🤭
Hailee brilliantly played the role of an independent and strong teenage girl, such as they were then, respect for the acting and such a professional portrayal of Mattiel's character. She should have won an Oscar or at least a Golden Globe for this, but due to her age, underage actresses were and are discriminated against by Hollywood.
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Next to Huckleberry Finn, this book has you tasting the language while you read it. Great book and this version on film comes closet to it. Terrific and well done.
The original was with John Wayne as Rooster, and it is one of the few roles he played in more than one movie, there is also the movie Rooster Cogburn which came out in 1975
Great movie. Looking forward to this one. I highly recommend also watching the original film with John Wayne, followed by the less popular sequel "Rooster Cogburn (and the Lady)"
It's funny when people of modern sensibilities are confronted with how adults acted towards "children" even just 40 years ago, let alone in the late 1800s. Almost no one at this time would have considered a 14 year old to be a child, and they would have been right. In terms of emotional maturity, a 14 year-old from back then would be very similar to a 19 or 20 year-old today, especially if said 19 or 20 year-old ended their formal schooling with high school. A first- or second-year college student probably would still be behind the emotional development that a 14 year-old from this time would have had.
That's not how it works. No matter what your life experiences you physically don't have the grey matter at fourteen that you have at 20. Your brain is still growing until you're 25. Your brain like every other part of your body is a machine and a 14 year old brain doesn't physically have the hardware that a 20 or 25 year old brain does. It doesn't matter how good the software is.
I saw this in the theater with my dad, my brother-in-law, and his best friend. I knew my dad was afraid of no creatures except for snakes, but didn’t know about that scene in the movie. When the snakes were revealed, I noticed all three of the men sitting next to me visibly shuddering. 😆 I’m anticipating your reaction to Raising Arizona!
My first Coen Brothers movie was Barton Fink, and I was mesmerized by the style. It's still my favourite and I highly recommend watching it. I guess it's not one that will bring a big audience because it's not so well known, but watch it in your own time if not for the channel 🙂.
The original is a classic, though I don’t care much for the lead for reasons, but it’s a good movie. I found this version a lot closer to the book, or to me it felt like more like the book in the overall tone it gave me when I read it.
Addie, I hope you'll also watch the original version of *True Grit,* as it earned John Wayne his only Oscar. It differs slightly from this version, but both were fairly faithful to the original novel by Charles Portis (itself a great read).
Great stuff Addie! Yeah all of the Coen's films are different in many ways, but all tend to qualify as dark comedies to different degrees, and all mostly follow "criminal endeavor goes wrong due to chance mishap & stupidity" Still to come: THE HUDSUCKER PROXY, MILLER'S CROSSING, RAISING ARIZONA, and more!
Hoping your next dip into the Coen Brother's filmography is with 'Miller's Crossing', a hyper-stylized prohibition-era gangster film full of some of the best dialogue ever!
I was lucky enough to see their first seven films in theaters, starting with their fantastic debut film, "Blood Simple" in 1984 (yeah, I'm old af). With the exception of one film that I didn't really love, "The Hudsucker Proxy", all of them were just great. I highly recommend their 2nd film, "Raising Arizona", as the next film of theirs to watch, as it's a full-blown comedy that plays almost like a live action Looney Tunes cartoon. It has one of my all-time favorite Nicolas Cage performances, along with the always great Holly Hunter, and features the first appearance by John Goodman in one of their movies, and he's gone on now to be in six of their films, I think.
I love this movie! I find it amazing that Rooster, who wanted nothing to do with this girl in the beginning, is killing himself in the end to save her. Addie, you’ve got to watch, Raising Arizona. I promise there’s no snakes.
I don’t think of this movie as a remake of the 1969 John Wayne film so much as another take on filming Charles Portis’s novel-in the same way I don’t think Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings was a remake of the Ralph Bakshe cartoon version.
"Ballad of Buster Scruggs" Coen Brothers. An anthology of 6 stories of the old west. Every one of them GOLD! Teaser: ruclips.net/video/lXna1a-806Q/видео.html&start_radio=1
I think this is the first thing I ever saw Hailee Steinfeld in, and I became an instant fan. Aside from her more dramatic fare, which is largely excellent, she's fantastic in Pitch Perfect 2 & 3, and hilarious, adorable, & bad-ass in Hawkeye. Cheers, and Happy Zombie Saviour Day, y'all. 🥃☮❤
I think you should have watched the 1969 John Wayne True Grit. If you’re looking for another western. I would say El Dorado, Rooster Cogburn (...and the Lady), Rio Bravo, The Cowboys, All John Wayne. Tombstone, 3:10 to Yuma, Silverado, for non-John Wayne
I think it is unheralded, but that but where he shoves that little girl off the porch deck is incredibly well designed. And, of course, comical. So effective. I always have to rewind it s few times. Ha! ;)
I love the way people talk in this adaptation of True Grit - - not the "Yep...", "Nope...", "I reckon..." Western clichés.. Have you seen Raising Arizona or Miller's Crossing, yet?
I really like and admire John Wayne, who gave a great performance in the original, but I actually like this version better because we don't lose the character that Glenn Campbell played in the original.
About how different the Coen brother films are. I saw an interview with one of the brothers, and he said that if it's a comedy, we use wide angle lenses, close ups, and no hats. If it's a serious movie, we use tele lenses, long shots, and hats. It's that simple. I think he used Raising Arizona and Miller's Crossing as examples. I guess you have to trust the man, even if I still think it is a bit more to it than that. :-)
I'm no fan of John Wayne, but the 1969 "True Grit" has long been one of my favorite movies. I saw this version in a theater when it came out. I now much prefer it to the '69 movie. ALL the performances in this version are superb, and the direction is equally excellent.
Hailee Steinfeld was so good in this movie. She’s incredible at acting mature as a child. It’s such a nuanced performance
The more I re-watch scenes, the more I respect her performance, though the precocious teen is somewhat beyond belief at times. But the film as a whole is very well-done and affecting. Jeff Bridges is great as Rooster, the cinematography is excellent, and the Coen brothers bring in so much wit and farcical humor throughout.
If you ever want to read a great western novel, "True Grit" is the one. It was written in the 1960's by Charles Portis. It is told from Mattie Ross's perspective, many years after the events of her adventure. This 2010 remake is excellent, and well worth the viewing, but do not miss the 1969 version with John Wayne.
Apparently, the Coens saw Steinfeld in the waiting room before her audition and she was on her phone, gossiping, speaking in teenage slang, and they said to each other "she might as well not have bothered showing up" because they could just tell that she wasn't a good fit for the part. And then she came in to the audition and instantly became a completely different person while in-character and absolutely blew them away with how good she actually was.
You should watch the original version of true grit. John Wayne won an Oscar for his role. Watch both and compare.🤔
Little Blackie was dying of a heart attack, he'd have likely laid there in pain for hours.
It was a mercy.
Honest question: How could you tell it was a heart attack? To me, it looked like he just collapsed from exhaustion (which is not automatically a death sentence). Which is still horrible and painful but I honestly didn’t understand why he was shot besides not being useful to them anymore
@@otter011 Because he already tried to collapse before that, and Cogburn used a knife to goad him beyond his limit.
It was not an uncommon occurance for horses to be goaded to the point their hearts would fail. People in the 19th century, who ride horses for transportation their whole lives, would've been aware of that possibilty.
The alternative would be like you say, that Cogburn decided to shoot him for no other reason than he was tired and they couldn't ride him anymore. Why would he do that? That strikes me as a bit incongruous with the character; does that possibility make narrative sense to you?
You need to see the original with John Wayne. It's the only time he won the Academy Award for best actor.
“Do you need a good Lawyer?”
“I need a good judge”
Addiana Jones "Snakes, why'd it have to be snakes?"
Lol
Now you need to check out a very different Coen Brothers western; The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
“I thought you were gonna say the sun was in your eyes…that is to say, your eye”
My brother got to interview the author of The book.
Not only is the character who speaks only in animal noises in the book, but he was based on a real person.
These people still exist; in county lockup. Had a DUI at 19 long time, long long time, ago and got 2 weeks as a FAFO and see what my choices could wrought if I keep it up. There was a man who barked all day, a guy who made cricket noises, and others. One day the CO yelled to the block "IF I HEAR ONE MORE GD ANIMAL NOISE WE'RE LOCKING IT DOWN!" ...*moments of silence*... "baAaAaA". "SHUT IT DOWN!" Nobody was mad.
The author, Charles Portis, his book is fantastic
@@Rob-eo5ql RIP, Charles Portis. He was born and raised in Arkansas, did time in the Marines during the Korean War, then worked four years for the New York Herald, spending much of that time on assignment in the south covering the civil rights movement. He returned to Arkansas and lived out his life there in relative obscurity. Recognized as a literary genius, he didn't care for the trappings of fame and popularity.
@@JamesLachowsky Damm. Just read he died in 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s. What a life. RIP
“Time just gets away from us” beautifully written. Also MotherTrucker!!! 😂23:05
I love the bittersweetness of the ending. One of my favorite movies. Also, the complexity of Mattie’s character where she is relatively mature (even compared to the adults in ways), but there are moments where you see she is ultimately still a child and sometimes out of her depth.
It isn't 2024. Children had to grow the hell up to survive. Not staring at cell phones.
True grit: passion & perseverance. One of the greatest movies ever made imo.
🤠👍 In the 1969 version, Mattie Ross' age was moved up to 16 years old, and the actress who played her (Kim Darby) was actually 20 at the time. It's not as faithful to the book as this version, but I think it has a much more memorable score (by the great Elmer Bernstein). 😎
In some ways the John Wayne version was MORE faithful to the book, but each movie has a different vibe so both are worth watching.
I'd agree And the book is an American classic I'd argue.@@williamkerner3758
Both versions have dialogue from the book, not in the other. Jeff Bridges as Cogburn is exactly what I imagined from the book. I really don't know how that could have been better cast.
19:33 The irony of Barry Pepper being cast as Ned Pepper.
Speaking of Barry Pepper, who plays Ned Pepper in this movie, Private Jackson in Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Dean Stanton in The Green Mile (1999), I also suggest Enemy of the State (1998) with Will Smith & Gene Hackman. It's produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Tony Scott. #EnemyOfTheStateForAddieCounts
All 4 of the main actors have been in Marvel films:
Jeff Bridges - Obidiah from "Iron Man"
Josh Brolin - Thanos
Hayley Steinfeld - Kate Bishop from "Hawkeye"
Matt Damon - Asgardian actor who plays Loki.
At this point, every actor in Hollywood has been in a marvel film and a Star Trek franchise.
Bruce Willis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Hanks, Kevin Spacey LOL@@t0dd000
Matt Damon in small stupid roles is one of my favorite things
@@otter011- Also one of the rednecks discussing toilet hygiene in Deadpool 2. The other redneck was Alan Tudyk.
Time just gets away from us. Last line really gives more depth to this
You run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking.
Racing around to come up behind you again.
From The Dude to Rooster Cogburn, Jeff Bridges delivered two gosh darn fantastic, and rather hysterical, performances. The whole cast in this was just fantastic, quite frankly. The bartering for the ponies scene is priceless.
My favorite role of his is Otis Blake in Crazy Heart and he'll always be Kevin Flynn.
He is so much better here than in Lebowski. As a geezer who saw the original, I think he raised this so far above John Wayne's same old character as to have been more than deserving of his Oscar nomination. Rest of the casting and the period authenticity shows the Coens at the height of their movie-making powers.
@@flarrfan - Even the extras during the hanging scene just looked period perfect.
Great remake of the original classic True Grit movie! Jeff Bridges does a great rooster cogburn. My favorite however is Barry Pepper as Ned Pepper! He really played that character to it's absolute best! Great cast overall and I truly appreciate the remake! Thanks for sharing Addie ❤️💛
His best acting performance ever was in the movie Starman. If you haven't seen it yet you definitely should.
I’m so glad you reacted to this! This is actually my second favorite Coen brothers film, after Fargo. And I still can’t believe Hailee was only 12 in the film - she gives a fully realized performance in a way child actors almost never do.
When I was just a boy my great -aunt Teenie told me she saw the last hanging in the county, when she was 10 years old.
The Coens really are a gift that keeps giving. Due to their cynical humor I don’t often get weepy during their movies but this one gets me. I’ve come to love it more over time.
“At first I just thought I was looking at a bear riding this horse.“
Addie… I’m not so sure you weren’t.
The original John Wayne movie is also amazing. And like this version, that's largely due to the excellent performance by the young actress playing Matty Ross. Superb.
"Woo hoo! Some bully shot!" Great movie and great reaction, Addie. You display great poise.
Judging by the thumbnail it would appear that this was very enjoyable and stress-free 😂
Even with that snake at 23:03. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) had the Well of Souls that scarred Addie because of it being filled with hundreds of snakes.
It’s criminal that Hailee Steinfeld didn’t get an award, or at least higher billing from this movie, when she carried the whole thing!
She was nominated for best supporting actress.
@@toddlower5546”Nominated;” she should have WON. And I’m not simping. I haven’t seen her in anything else, just this movie. But come on, she killed it, and in her first movie role!
@@toddlower5546- Except that Mattie Ross is THE MAIN CHARACTER of the movie. She should have received equal billing as Damon, Brolin, etc., and been nominated for better actress, not supporting actress.
14 years old and getting a nomination is still a big deal. Also this was her first motion picture role
The thing that always struck me most strongly about the novel and both movie versions of this story is the distinctive speech pattern that all the characters share: they almost never use contractions.
Addie, I strongly recommend that you watch the original "True Grit" starring John Wayne to compare and contrast with this version, as well as the sequel "Rooster Cogburn (and the Lady)" starring John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn. If you enjoyed this movie, you will certainly enjoy both of them as well!
+1. The 1969 version won John Wayne his only Oscar for Best Actor. I, too, hope you'll watch it. *Rooster Cogburn and the Lady* is very nearly a remake of *The African Queen,* which also starred Katharine Hepburn.
Technically “Rooster Cogburn” isn’t a sequel. Not written by the original author, and Cogburn was not the main character of “True Grit”, Mattie Ross was.
One thing I do have to concede to the 1969 version is that John Wayne charging on horseback at Robert Duvall and his gang feels much more mythically heroic than Jeff Bridges charging at Barry Pepper. Kim Darby's Mattie even cheers for John Wayne's Rooster exclaiming "No grit? Not much!!" - a favorite line from the older version which isn't in the Coen brothers' version. In retrospect, I believe this difference is quite deliberate on the Coens' part. The John Wayne version glorifies/romanticizes a scene of violent action, and the Coens are not romanticists.
This one is closer to the book. The rifle twirl is signature Wayne but the novel has Rooster pulling two horse pistols similar to Mattie’s Dragoon.
This remake is so much better than the original. Way more authentic IMO and much more satisfying ending. Much better acting.
I enjoyed both. It's true Glen Campbell couldn't act. And the hills of Oklahoma looked too much like the Rocky Mountains. But John Wayne did bring his own kind of charm as did the supporting actors, particularly Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper and Strother Martin.
@@JamesLachowsky I admit I never much cared for John Wayne. To me he always played himself and his over the top bravado just didn't work for me. But I agree with you that Duval and Strother Martin were definitely great actors and brought a lot of charactor to their roles.
I tried to watch the original again a couple of years ago and it just felt so dated, even for its time. By 69, the Leone dollars trilogy was out, as was Butch Cassidy, much better/unique westerns. The Coens’ version is so minimalist and brutal
Both versions are my favorites!!!
Saving this one for work. One of my favorite movies.
Wasn't expecting both karate hands *and* a 'Mothertrucker' from this reaction. But here we are. 😁
Addie has such a sweet personality as she watches the film, more enjoyable than a lot of the "reaction" folks here. Her shock and "mother trucker!" comment at one point is hilarious. It's a great film with excellent performances and a lot of wit and humor throughout.
Burn After Reading is another great Coen brothers film that should be on your watch list.
Honestly, I think this remake is better than the original.
If I remember correctly, Ms. Steinfeld was actually younger than her character, making her performance more impressive. This is closer to Charles Portis' novel than the John Wayne version, but both are worth watching. Mr. Wayne was awarded a best actor Oscar for his performance.
Wayne's only Oscar in his storied career.
Hailee Steinfeld was 13 when she was cast. Mattie Ross is 14. Not much difference.
I really recommend "Raising Arizona" for another amazing Coen brothers movie. It's funny and crazy, but also beautiful and emotional at times and Nicolas Cage is really young in it.
Great reaction….such a great movie. These guys sure know how to make a film. It seems like every single character is memorable, no matter how brief they appear. The guy she negotiates with, the undertaker, the dentist/doctor/salesman in bearskin…..the frickin weirdo in the gang who hops around…
Can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to one of my fav reactors getting around to this, and here we are!
Great reaction, Addie. You really toughed through the rough parts with True Grit. Loved it.
Colonel (ret) Stonehill's little quiver of the lip when Mattie offers to buy a pony. "A-a-are we tradin' again?" Oh my stars, the fear. Just, fear.
I watched this and the original in a film class in college and wrote a paper on the difference in tone and how it effects the story. Love both versions, but this is a rare remake that was actually much better.
"The Jakes is occupied!" 😂
Sofkey or safki is a food made by the Native Americans in the southeastern United States. It is a soup or stew made from corn after it has been soaked in water overnight, hulled (the peel removed), and boiled with heavily diluted lye, made from wood ash. While concentrated lye is extremely corrosive and toxic (with a pH of 14, it is good for clearing blocked drains), diluted lye gives foods such as pretzels and bagels their unique flavor. If you attempt sofkey, make sure the lye is food safe and you follow the recipe instructions carefully, also don’t be afraid to throw out unsuccessful experiments repeatedly until you get it right, the exact strength of lye can be tricky to get right for the untrained hand.
The Natives ate sofkey plain with just the lye flavoring, but meat can be added, and even rice substituted for the corn if desired (rice was used as slave food, and so would also have been available in the southeast at the time). Sofkey originated as a reclamation of a waste product from the compte mill process, so there are no ancestors to offend by substituting rice 😅
If it wasn’t clear, the lye imparts a sour flavoring. Don’t add the meat too early. Unfixed lye can combine with the meat fat and you’ve suddenly got soap floating around in your stew.
Wow so glad you reacted to this great movie,!!! I wish more people did!
You were right about the year that the original True Grit was released, in 1969. Like many, I have seen both.
Good one, Addie. Another excellent Coen Brothers movie! Thank you for sharing it with us. 🙂
I believe the Coen Brothers remake was much truer to the novel "True Grit" than the John Wayne version........this is one of my favorite movie Westerns............enjoyed your reaction (as usual)..........thanks for sharing.
I really liked the dialogue in this version. It's darker and more realistic than the original (it has John Wayne and Glen Campbell). My favorite Coen bros. movies are "Raising Arizona" and "The Hudsucker Proxy". Another that gets little attention is "The Hateful Eight" which has some things in common with "True Grit" and it has the wonderful Jennifer Jason Leigh in it.
Robert Duvall played Ned Pepper in the original I think
When I first saw this, I thought Barry Pepper was impersonating Robert Duvall... then I later found out that Duvall had actually played the part in the '69 version. 🤭
Absolute masterpiece
Hailee brilliantly played the role of an independent and strong teenage girl, such as they were then, respect for the acting and such a professional portrayal of Mattiel's character. She should have won an Oscar or at least a Golden Globe for this, but due to her age, underage actresses were and are discriminated against by Hollywood.
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Next to Huckleberry Finn, this book has you tasting the language while you read it. Great book and this version on film comes closet to it. Terrific and well done.
The original was with John Wayne as Rooster, and it is one of the few roles he played in more than one movie, there is also the movie Rooster Cogburn which came out in 1975
Great movie. It is one of only two western remakes that I like. 3:10 to Yuma was really good as well if you are looking for another.
This will be controversial but I've always liked the '60s remake of STAGECOACH just a tiny bit better than the original, too.
Great movie. Looking forward to this one. I highly recommend also watching the original film with John Wayne, followed by the less popular sequel "Rooster Cogburn (and the Lady)"
Love this movie. I saw the original movie alot when I was a kid, and I read the book. This movie follows the book closer. They're all good.
I love this film to death. Glad you reacted to it.
It's funny when people of modern sensibilities are confronted with how adults acted towards "children" even just 40 years ago, let alone in the late 1800s. Almost no one at this time would have considered a 14 year old to be a child, and they would have been right. In terms of emotional maturity, a 14 year-old from back then would be very similar to a 19 or 20 year-old today, especially if said 19 or 20 year-old ended their formal schooling with high school. A first- or second-year college student probably would still be behind the emotional development that a 14 year-old from this time would have had.
That's not how it works. No matter what your life experiences you physically don't have the grey matter at fourteen that you have at 20. Your brain is still growing until you're 25. Your brain like every other part of your body is a machine and a 14 year old brain doesn't physically have the hardware that a 20 or 25 year old brain does. It doesn't matter how good the software is.
20:05 I think the question in any Coen Brothers movie is "Why not?"
I know I say this often with your reactions but this is another one of my all time favorites. The orginal is also great BTW.
A fine movie from a fine source. I have little regard for the John Waybe myth, but I always loved the first True Grit. I like this version even more.
I saw this in the theater with my dad, my brother-in-law, and his best friend. I knew my dad was afraid of no creatures except for snakes, but didn’t know about that scene in the movie. When the snakes were revealed, I noticed all three of the men sitting next to me visibly shuddering.
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I’m anticipating your reaction to Raising Arizona!
My first Coen Brothers movie was Barton Fink, and I was mesmerized by the style. It's still my favourite and I highly recommend watching it. I guess it's not one that will bring a big audience because it's not so well known, but watch it in your own time if not for the channel 🙂.
I love seeing young ladies watch westerns! Great job Addie!
19:08 It's pretty cool that Kate Bishop gets a shot at Thanos here. Good thing her aim improved over time.
22:27 And the Universe is saved.
Enjoyed the original but really enjoyed this one far more as well as you reaction Addie.
The original is a classic, though I don’t care much for the lead for reasons, but it’s a good movie. I found this version a lot closer to the book, or to me it felt like more like the book in the overall tone it gave me when I read it.
Addie, I hope you'll also watch the original version of *True Grit,* as it earned John Wayne his only Oscar. It differs slightly from this version, but both were fairly faithful to the original novel by Charles Portis (itself a great read).
Another great reaction. Thanks again.
One of the (many) interesting characteristics of Coen brothers movies is the use of colorful regional language. Certainly front and center here.
Great stuff Addie!
Yeah all of the Coen's films are different in many ways, but all tend to qualify as dark comedies to different degrees, and all mostly follow "criminal endeavor goes wrong due to chance mishap & stupidity"
Still to come: THE HUDSUCKER PROXY, MILLER'S CROSSING, RAISING ARIZONA, and more!
Hoping your next dip into the Coen Brother's filmography is with 'Miller's Crossing', a hyper-stylized prohibition-era gangster film full of some of the best dialogue ever!
I was lucky enough to see their first seven films in theaters, starting with their fantastic debut film, "Blood Simple" in 1984 (yeah, I'm old af). With the exception of one film that I didn't really love, "The Hudsucker Proxy", all of them were just great. I highly recommend their 2nd film, "Raising Arizona", as the next film of theirs to watch, as it's a full-blown comedy that plays almost like a live action Looney Tunes cartoon. It has one of my all-time favorite Nicolas Cage performances, along with the always great Holly Hunter, and features the first appearance by John Goodman in one of their movies, and he's gone on now to be in six of their films, I think.
I love this movie! I find it amazing that Rooster, who wanted nothing to do with this girl in the beginning, is killing himself in the end to save her. Addie, you’ve got to watch, Raising Arizona. I promise there’s no snakes.
I don’t think of this movie as a remake of the 1969 John Wayne film so much as another take on filming Charles Portis’s novel-in the same way I don’t think Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings was a remake of the Ralph Bakshe cartoon version.
A horse that rides to exhaustion is already dead.
They're not like us. They don't sweat, so if they get to they point, they're already dying.
Not a remake - it's another adaptation of the original novel
Yes, the correct term is 'alternate adaptation.'
"There is nothing free but the grace of God" is quite the appropriate opening monologue for this Easter Sunday.
Love ❤ that music is important to your reactions
"Ballad of Buster Scruggs" Coen Brothers. An anthology of 6 stories of the old west. Every one of them GOLD!
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I think this is the first thing I ever saw Hailee Steinfeld in, and I became an instant fan. Aside from her more dramatic fare, which is largely excellent, she's fantastic in Pitch Perfect 2 & 3, and hilarious, adorable, & bad-ass in Hawkeye.
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This is the most underrated movie of all time imho.
I think you should have watched the 1969 John Wayne True Grit. If you’re looking for another western. I would say El Dorado, Rooster Cogburn (...and the Lady), Rio Bravo, The Cowboys, All John Wayne. Tombstone, 3:10 to Yuma, Silverado, for non-John Wayne
One of my favs
I think it is unheralded, but that but where he shoves that little girl off the porch deck is incredibly well designed. And, of course, comical. So effective. I always have to rewind it s few times. Ha! ;)
I love the way people talk in this adaptation of True Grit - - not the "Yep...", "Nope...", "I reckon..." Western clichés..
Have you seen Raising Arizona or Miller's Crossing, yet?
I love how the actor chose to depict the dentist. It's the little bit of surrealism in the middle of it.
Pure entertainment. I got the same vibe from King Kong (2005).
Mattie, it turns out, is the one with the True Grit
Well, she IS the main character.
I really like and admire John Wayne, who gave a great performance in the original, but I actually like this version better because we don't lose the character that Glenn Campbell played in the original.
About how different the Coen brother films are. I saw an interview with one of the brothers, and he said that if it's a comedy, we use wide angle lenses, close ups, and no hats. If it's a serious movie, we use tele lenses, long shots, and hats. It's that simple. I think he used Raising Arizona and Miller's Crossing as examples. I guess you have to trust the man, even if I still think it is a bit more to it than that. :-)
A friend of mine was on the crew of this movie.
I'm no fan of John Wayne, but the 1969 "True Grit" has long been one of my favorite movies. I saw this version in a theater when it came out. I now much prefer it to the '69 movie. ALL the performances in this version are superb, and the direction is equally excellent.
ADDIE: "Does Mr. LaBoeuf survive?"
ROOSTER: "He does. Even a blow to the head could silence him for only a few short minutes."
Hailee Steinfeld definitely deserved her Oscar nomination, though since Mattie is in almost every single scene, she's arguably the true lead.
They often nominate lead roles for supporting ones for underage actors, like Tatum O'Neal for Paper Moon
Not arguably the main character, Mattie Ross IS the main character, and the one who has “True Grit.”
I love this film.