True Grit (1 Viewer)

Yes, although I liked the ballad I do not think they should have gone with the original version by Glen Campbell. I still am interested in seeing this new film. Thanks.

Walt
 
My wife Lynn and I saw True Grit yesterday afternoon and we both liked it very much. Overall I liked it much better than the original with John Wayne, Kim Darby, Glen Campbell. I thought it seemed more realistic and felt the acting was much better. A really "gritty" tale of the old west . . . .
:) Mike
 
mestell said:
My wife Lynn and I saw True Grit yesterday afternoon and we both liked it very much. Overall I liked it much better than the original with John Wayne, Kim Darby, Glen Campbell. I thought it seemed more realistic and felt the acting was much better. A really "gritty" tale of the old west . . . .
:) Mike
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I concur...it seemed like a better story and better acting...I won't stoop to use the word "gritty"...:D...but it was definitely more "hardcore and gutsy"...I think all roles were cast better with maybe the exception of Ned Pepper...and that was a tie...
 
mikemiller1955 said:
I concur...it seemed like a better story and better acting...I won't stoop to use the word "gritty"...:D...but it was definitely more "hardcore and gutsy"...I think all roles were cast better with maybe the exception of Ned Pepper...and that was a tie...
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Mike,are you saying Bridges was better than "The Duke"?:eek: This kind of crazy talk can get your Texas citizenship revoked and get you banned south of the Red River.:rolleyes: I can't wait to see this remake as all the reviews have been great and I love westerns. But how can Bridges be better than JW? Say it ain't so.:D -- Al
 
There will always be forever classic John Wayne moments in the original True Grit. It might have been was of his finest acting performances. The Duval / Wayne showdown and dialogue is a priceless memory to this movie buff..Aside from Pepper and Rooster, the rest of the cast was weak and the acting stilted ( seemed like the director was going for a type of stiff speak ), but overall still a great watch. I am looking forward to seeing the remake, but with an open mind..I did not think that I was going to like the 3:10 to Yuma copy, but was pleasantly surprised...Michael
 
maddadicus said:
There will always be forever classic John Wayne moments in the original True Grit. It might have been was of his finest acting performances. The Duval / Wayne showdown and dialogue is a priceless memory to this movie buff..Aside from Pepper and Rooster, the rest of the cast was weak and the acting stilted ( seemed like the director was going for a type of stiff speak ), but overall still a great watch. I am looking forward to seeing the remake, but with an open mind..I did not think that I was going to like the 3:10 to Yuma copy, but was pleasantly surprised...Michael
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Quite agree. I think that JW was superb in True Grit and The Shootist. My favorite was The Searchers. There were some unsurpassed scenes of real intensity in that show. I am a HUGE JW western fan and several of his non-westerns were great, as well. Thinking mainly of Sands of Iwo Jima and In Harm's Way. JW was the best, IMHO. -- Al
 
In terms of acting I think Big John's performance in "Wings of Eagles" was high amongst his finest. Strange that it isn't seen all that often. Can't remember when, if not if, it has ever been on TV. Trooper
 
Havn't seen the new version yet, but must say John Wayne really did deserve his Oscar for the original. Great performance and that final ' Fill your hands you son of a ...' scene ranks for me as one of the best in Western Film History, alongside the first confrontation between the Magnificent Seven and the bandits, and Clint Eastwoods legendary ' I don't think its nice you laughing' Mule scene.

Rob
 
trooper said:
In terms of acting I think Big John's performance in "Wings of Eagles" was high amongst his finest. Strange that it isn't seen all that often. Can't remember when, if not if, it has ever been on TV. Trooper
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Agree with you, Trooper. How can you lose with JW AND Maureen O'Hara? Those two made some great shows together, including one of my all time favorites, The Quiet Man, along with Rio Grande, Big Jake, and the hilarious McClintock. I miss JW as no one makes those kind of films anymore. Wings of Eagles is on tv quite often over here. Turner Classic shows it. -- Al
 
lancer said:
Quite agree. I think that JW was superb in True Grit and The Shootist. My favorite was The Searchers. There were some unsurpassed scenes of real intensity in that show. I am a HUGE JW western fan and several of his non-westerns were great, as well. Thinking mainly of Sands of Iwo Jima and In Harm's Way. JW was the best, IMHO. -- Al
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The Searchers was my favorite too.I think it is the most realistic of all his westerns.I also like the one with Dean Martin,Walter Brennen and Ricky Nelson.Basically I like them all.:)
Mark
 
marco55 said:
The Searchers was my favorite too.I think it is the most realistic of all his westerns.I also like the one with Dean Martin,Walter Brennen and Ricky Nelson.Basically I like them all.:)
Mark
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"Rio Bravo" was a great film. I like them all, too. Watch them all again and again. -- Al
 
My wife and I just got back from seeing True Grit. Awesome.. All the acting was first class. Greatly enjoyed this.. overall (in my opinion) as good, if not better than the JW version.

Jim
 
lancer said:
"Rio Bravo" was a great film. I like them all, too. Watch them all again and again. -- Al
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Sarum Soldiers have made a scene from the film for their Western series. Sheriff Wayne holding his rifle, Drunken Dean laying back on a couch with his hat over his eyes, Stumpy Brennan sitting on a reversed chair playing his harmonica, Nelson sitting on a barrel playing his guitar and the prisoner standing behind bars. Basically it is the scene where Martin and Nelson sing "My rifle,pony and me" and comes with a load of extras, table, stove, wall section and cell bars and door. Worth a look. Troope
 
I know it's not one of his most celebrated films but I do enjoy the Sons of Katie Elder, it just feels like a good old enjoyable Western , it's what John Wayne did very well.

Rob
 
Rob said:
I know it's not one of his most celebrated films but I do enjoy the Sons of Katie Elder, it just feels like a good old enjoyable Western , it's what John Wayne did very well.

Rob
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A real good one. I think some of his later westerns get overlooked by some. The westerns made in the 60's followed certain formulas but that didn't make them any less entertaining. Add the fact that those 60's westerns were the ones I got to see on the big screen as a growing kid, and they end up being some of my favorites. I also liked Big Jake, along with "Sons...", and The Train Robbers, and, Oh heck, I just liked them all.:D -- Al
 
I'm a big John Wayne fan...and not trying to make anybody mad...but I bet Bridges will get a nomination for best actor...the movie will also get nominated and Hailee Steinfeld will get a nomination for best female or best supporting...she was that good...
 
Thing is I would never place JW amongst the great actors, let's be honest in some films he's very wooden indeed and in others he over acts terribly (check Longest Day) but he was a huge star and really deserved his Oscar. Until Clint doned his Poncho JW was king of Westerns and deserved his honour. Let's hope this new one does justice to a great film.

Rob
 
Rob said:
Thing is I would never place JW amongst the great actors, let's be honest in some films he's very wooden indeed and in others he over acts terribly (check Longest Day) but he was a huge star and really deserved his Oscar. Until Clint doned his Poncho JW was king of Westerns and deserved his honour. Let's hope this new one does justice to a great film.

Rob
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That's very true Rob...he was not a very good actor...but he had a huge screne presence and was cast well in his shows...an American icon for sure in my time...
 
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