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True Grit

True Grit

2010
Drama, Adventure
1h 50m
A tough U.S. Marshal helps a stubborn young woman track down her father's murderer.

Directed by:

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Screenwriter:

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Charles Portis

Starring:

Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges, Barry Pepper, Josh Brolin, Jarlath Conroy, Dakin Matthews, Leon Russom, Paul Rae, Domhnall Gleeson, Hailee Steinfeld, Ed Corbin, Elizabeth Marvel

Genres:

Drama, Adventure, Western

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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2010
Drama, Adventure
1h 50m
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Rated 27 Dec 2010
86
89th
The Coens are really on a roll, aren't they? True Grit is full of great characters played by a a brilliant cast. Steinfeld has a solid performance, and the dialogue between Damon and Bridges is phenomenal. True Grit might not have the seriousness and darker themes of No Country for Old Men, but it makes up for it with western flair and the typical Coens humor. Another very solid film from the duo.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
nrooNroo
Rated 29 Dec 2010
80
79th
The dialogue is great, even when most of the main actors are speaking it in varying levels of incomprehensibleness.
Rated 29 Dec 2010
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 04 Jan 2011
86
79th
Just a great, straight-forward Western that was beautifully filmed and directed. The dialogue pops (as in any Coen Bros. film), the action is sharp and the scenery is delectable. Young Hailee Steinfeld is the true star here, outdoing even Bridges and Damon. Overall, slight changes from the original ending do not disappoint, though the flash-forward final scene was unnecessary.
Rated 04 Jan 2011
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 13 May 2021
90
83rd
This film exemplifies everything about the Coen Brothers being the Dad Rock of Cinema. You get their usual tropes: The American Dream and a reimagined West where Jeff Bridges is ornerier than John Wayne. And those touchstones give their target audience exactly what they want: watching a character who is in the right not be reminded of the mistakes of his Confederate past, all while yelling at a whippersnapper. The coolest thing about it is seeing a young Hailee Steinfeld get her start.
Rated 13 May 2021
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 23 Dec 2010
5
69th
While certainly very funny (thanks in large part to Bridges' performance), True Grit lacks the philosophical weight, the original vision, and the dark edge that distinguishes so much of the Coen Brothers best films, like Barton Fink and No Country for Old Men. On it's own, it's a decent Western, but it's a bit of a disappointment considering who made it. The ending is beautiful.
Rated 23 Dec 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 24 Dec 2010
4
70th
The Coens most play it straight here, to great effect; this may not bring anything new to the western, but it does operate at a high level in all its elements. And it's surprisingly lighter in tone than you might expect, infused with more of the humor that characterizes Fargo and Barton Fink as opposed to No Country. Anybody who saw the latter won't be surprised to find the Coens right at home here.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 27 Dec 2010
88
87th
A Western that deconstructs & undermines its men characters at nearly every opportunity in favor of raising up an avatar of feminine strength notable for its single-minded bloodlust. Its villains aren't evil so much as stupid, weak & cowardly, & swept asunder by force wielded incommensurately, a lip service to justice that takes a significant personal toll on its practitioners. But compared to the Coens' last few, a beacon of hope.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 31 Dec 2010
80
86th
For exquisite craftmanship, look no further than the Coens. Bridges is completely bad-ass as Rooster Cogburn, Damon quite hilarious as LaBoeuf and Hailee Steinfeld holds her own against both of them as the persistent Mattie Ross. These are great characters and it was a joy to see them interact. As well as, certainly not least, taking in the dialogue (not sure who can take more credit for it, the brothers or Charles Portis who wrote the novel). Excellent film - but I found the ending fairly flat.
Rated 31 Dec 2010
doctor7doctor7
Rated 27 Dec 2010
92
95th
Though this has certainly been advertised as a dramatic film I'd be lying if I said I wasn't howling with laughter at multiple points during the film. That is a testament to the mastery of the Coen brothers who are able to make a film that is deadly dark and serious while still being tremendously funny. I've never seen the original but I can say with assurance that the entire cast is brilliant. Hailee Steinfield has a tremendous career ahead of her.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 01 Jan 2011
95
97th
Considering a nomination for Hailee Steinfeld for Breakout Actress, and while the book's been written on Mr. Bridges, his praises cannot be sung highly enough. Incredibly breathtaking, this whole film, for obvious reasons (the way it was shot, the performances, time period, etc.) and for less-obvious reasons - one scene in particular, where Damon rips Steinfeld off her horse and spanks her, had the audience just *quiet*, and there was tension, nobody really knew how to react. One of 2010's best.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 02 Jan 2011
6
52nd
It's the humor of the Coens and the performances of Bridges and Steinfeld that really save "True Grit". Not a great western tale nor a very climatic one. The flash forward is particularly horrible. Some talent also felt wasted in what is a disappointingly average film.
Rated 02 Jan 2011
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 03 Jan 2011
6
55th
Takes a while to get going with too much time spent on showcasing the verbal skills of young Mattie. 325 dollars? 200, 250, 300, 320? The first 45 min. are intermittently fun, but spend too much time reiterating obvious character traits. As soon as we head out into the wild and Bridges and Damon get to joust on words, grit and gunslinging skills, it soars. The pitch-black humor and the light take on the violent events make for an enjoyable, but also slightly forgettable Coen entry.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
krf7krf7
Rated 23 Dec 2010
85
74th
The back and forth between Damon and Bridges was amazingly good/hilarious.
Rated 23 Dec 2010
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 27 Dec 2010
90
94th
You might laugh but I found the general lack of contractions to be one of my favorite things about the film. I need to read the book to see if was an invention of Portis or the Coens. Steinfeld deserves more attention than she is getting, but it is easy to be overshadowed by names like Bridges, Damon, and Brolin (he was only there for 10 mins). Could have done without seeing her as a bitter old bitch though, I would rather remember her as the spunky teen version. Very funny too, darkly funny.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 28 Dec 2010
91
72nd
Excellent western with snappy, entertaining dialogue.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
superargoSuperargo
Rated 28 Dec 2010
92
95th
A madly entertaining, extravagantly weird character study in the guise of a straight-up Western. As compelling as any movie I've seen this year, and a crazy amount of fun, to boot. Plus, Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld rock the house.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
crayonCRAYON
Rated 29 Dec 2010
89
81st
True Grit was easily one of the most beautifully shot films of '10. The photography pulled me into the film from the start and the characters made it a joy to watch. Every character was interesting and very well acted. Great western, not really genre changing or revolutionary but just all around great.
Rated 29 Dec 2010
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 27 Mar 2012
90
92nd
RW. I liked this even more a second time. That shot of Dick Cheney ;) getting away? MMHMM.[The Coens are on a real winning streak lately, they have yet to disappoint me. Hailee Steinfeld's character is fantastic, I'll be shocked if she doesn't get an Oscar nod. The cinematography in this was STELLAR. The last act of the movie has some real breathtaking shots. Possible contender for my favourite film of 2010.]
Rated 27 Mar 2012
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 19 Nov 2020
70
66th
I had trouble understanding Bridges in this, but it's a good modern western with a few great scenes.
Rated 19 Nov 2020
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 02 Jan 2011
85
86th
Better acting and craft then the original, and the trademark Coen dark humor fits in perfectly, along with their ear for accents and dialogue. Stanfield is certainly nowhere near as annoying as Darby was and shows a great deal of potential. Strong overall effort, and a nice revitalization of the traditional western.
Rated 02 Jan 2011
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 05 Jan 2011
85
76th
Bridges' past-his-prime alcoholic is played 4 humor here, unfortunately not much merits more than a chuckle. There's also 2 instances where good guys r kept alive 4 no discernible reason other than 2 move in a predetermined direction. It's well-crafted & there's a thrill of the unknown watching Hailee's steely & unyielding 14 yo in action, but there's also something 2 rote about the proceedings once the hunt begins that doesn't allow 4 the sparks of unpredictability that make a good movie great.
Rated 05 Jan 2011
nobletNoblet
Rated 22 Jan 2012
78
65th
A really good film driven by excellent dialogue and cinematography. There wasn't anything that really made me love it though, which was disappointing. I just wish it was a little bit funnier, or had a little more depth. It was still a lot of fun to watch, though.
Rated 22 Jan 2012
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 10 Jan 2011
8
82nd
Not one of the Coens better efforts and I'm still giving it a 75. Those guys own. Since everyone else praises Damon, Bridges and Hailee "Jerry" Steinfeld, I gotta give some love to Barry Pepper. It's just another great Coens movie with a lot of the same shit they always do, it just comes down to a matter of preference with these guys since almost everything they do is quality. A damn good movie but I'd rather watch Raising Arizona again feel
Rated 10 Jan 2011
eveeluneveelun
Rated 12 Jan 2011
79
72nd
Solid western that manages to strike a nice balance between the old-fashioned adventure and modern restraint. The characters in the film are strong, frequently admirable, yet realistically flawed, and all the more intriguing for it. Bridges, Steinfeld, and Damon all deliver strong performances, and the snappy dialogue was a nice classic touch. It never struck me as particularly profound or imaginative, but it was fine craftmanship from the Coens and worth seeing.
Rated 12 Jan 2011
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 02 Jun 2022
83
76th
...Hwat in the hell did you just say, boah? *toggles captions* Oh, home is where you MAKE it. I like how earthy the Coens get with westerns - the majestic vistas, trials of the landscape. It's not the most riveting yarn but you could hardly ask for better execution of the material, even the kid actor is a total pro. It's like watching Judy Garland hunt down Lee Van Cleef.
Rated 02 Jun 2022
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 22 Dec 2010
10
96th
Hailee Steinfeld is wonderful and this ending wrecked me.
Rated 22 Dec 2010
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 23 Dec 2010
95
80th
This movie carries the veneer of light adventure, one which it does deliver upon, but that isn't what the movie's really about. This one is about the subtleties and what the characters don't say - it is a Western after all.
Rated 23 Dec 2010
ytadelYtadel
Rated 23 Dec 2010
7
84th
Rock solid Western. Certainly doesn't have the menace or the unreal tension of something like No Country, but there's an easy joy to it and more laughs than people might expect. The three leads (by which I mean Steinfeld, Bridges, and Damon; despite the poster's billing order I don't think Josh Brolin has ten minutes of screentime) are all superb.
Rated 23 Dec 2010
sinclairSinclair
Rated 26 Dec 2010
88
82nd
Excellent, the girl was amazingly good, and Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon were also great. Almost works as a children's movie, thematically, but has a few touches of extreme violence. Although I guess it's not really worse than Temple of Doom.
Rated 26 Dec 2010
valenzettiValenzetti
Rated 28 Dec 2010
87
78th
Laughton's "The Night of the Hunter" is growing up. The Coens guide it on its way to discovering the hard but beautiful truth of the chance encounter.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 31 Dec 2010
88
80th
Solid. Steinfeld rocks, Bridges really rocks, and the chemistry between all the main characters is hilarious. I was in love with everything up until the last 5 or 10 minutes. The epilogue doesn't seem to add much.
Rated 31 Dec 2010
obdurateObdurate
Rated 31 Dec 2010
85
81st
Certainly the best Western I've seen this year (though I'm not sure just how many I've seen...). This was much funnier than expected though I guess I should have expected some screwball humor. "I do not know this man." Bridges gives an amazing performance, and although it's quite light in tone most of the movie, the end is touching and dramatic. The movie pulls off seriousness and humour whenever it wants to.
Rated 31 Dec 2010
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 01 Jan 2011
80
78th
Much better than the original. Bridges and Damon are great, but the real story here is how good Haille Steinfeld is. Not only does she hold her own, but she has a few scenes that steal the show. Dialogues were great and often humorous and it's cinematography is great. It might be slightly overrated because people will automatically give it more credit since it's the Coens, but it's still a very nice watch.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
pigletPiglet
Rated 01 Jan 2011
74
75th
Fantastic dialogue and beautifully filmed.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
gillsoloGillSolo
Rated 01 Jan 2011
88
87th
Having not seen the original, I didn't know what to expect. Since it is the Coens, I think my expectations were too high. I really enjoyed this film and thought it was good, but for some reason (No Country For Old Men) I thought it could have been better. No doubt, Jeff Bridges was fantastic and the little girl was great. Loved the headshot, great considering this film was rated PG-13
Rated 01 Jan 2011
majorbMajorB
Rated 04 Jan 2011
90
62nd
Good but not as great as it should have been. The Coens extract wonderful performances from their three leads, but the second act feels undercooked compared to the overextended first and third acts.
Rated 04 Jan 2011
carpetgiantCarpetgiant
Rated 05 Apr 2014
85
64th
I've never seen the original "True Grit" from 1969 to compare, but I thought this version was fairly good. I will say this was fantastic compared to False Grits. I've had those before and they taste terrible!
Rated 05 Apr 2014
paxtonPaxton
Rated 06 Feb 2015
87
85th
The movie gets an 80 which makes it feel like a disappointment after the preview got a 99. Probably the latest 99 preview I've seen since Mad Max: Fury Road. Not to degrade the Sharknado sequel's preview, mind you.
Rated 06 Feb 2015
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 10 Jan 2011
81
68th
Surprisingly sparse re-telling of the John Wayne "classic" (I bet it sucks) that had more laughs than I was expecting but also felt a little light on drama. For the Cohens', lets face it, this is about as conventional as you're going to get, and I have to admit, that aspect was disappointing, as were a couple of highly improbable coincidences that tested my suspension of disbelief. Fortunately, Steinfeld is great though and Bridges, as usual, brightens every scene he's in. "You're not LeBeef."
Rated 10 Jan 2011
svnhfsvnhf
Rated 24 Feb 2011
89
90th
True Grit is a great story of bravery and stubbornness. The fact that the whole story revolves around Mattie and her bloodlust, shows an interesting female-driven Western with amazing character development. Coupled with the fantastic Rooster Cogburn character and the awkward LeBoeuf, perhaps an even greater conception than Cogburn, it was truly an enjoyable piece despite dragging a bit at some points. It is a successful modern Western in a world of film where effects and grandeur is taking over.
Rated 24 Feb 2011
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 18 Apr 2012
80
81st
Just a delight to watch. Gorgeous landscapes, fun characters with sharp dialogue and the acting is top notch. Steinfeld was really impressive and Bridges' character should have an entire trilogy to himself. Once it was over I realized I would miss spending time watching these folks. Oh well. Back to watching the neighbors with binoculars it is!
Rated 18 Apr 2012
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 21 Feb 2011
90
85th
I haven't seen yet the original True Grit and I am not sure yet if it really needed a reboot, but what I saw on the screen was awesome. I really liked the atmosphere and the mood, the imagery work was splendid plus the snow scenes added some mystery and ambiguity, which I always loved about Coens movies. I'm not sure if there any genre left the brothers haven't worked with but what they worked with was never spoiled.
Rated 21 Feb 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 01 Feb 2011
40
28th
Sometimes I just don't get the Coens. First they stuff Bridges' mouth with potatoes, then ask him to talk endlessly. This becomes particularly funny after Damon's character has an accident and Brolin is introduced, transforming 'True Grit' into (another) Oscar chasing speech impediment movie.The tone is too light, the story is dull and drawn out (stop talking!), and this is the Coen's poorest film since 'O Brother, Were Art Thou?' if not altogether. And what an annoying kid!
Rated 01 Feb 2011
kavuKavu
Rated 20 Feb 2011
86
87th
Pretty straightforward for a Coen-flick, but well executed in every aspect. Deakins, Burwell and Bridges are all brilliant.
Rated 20 Feb 2011
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 27 Jan 2011
93
92nd
Rewatch 2019: Just a superb movie from start to finish, a near perfect modern western with the Coen bros flair.
Rated 27 Jan 2011
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 17 Jun 2011
80
84th
Another Coen brother's quirk-fest to be sure but this is a masterful remake with plenty of humor and sardonic wit. Hailee Steinfeld aka Mattie Ross even manages to steal scenes from Bridges and Damon. The Coen's could have easily turned to camp or light "children's" comedy mimicking adult dialog but she holds her own with the great adaptation/rewrites the Coen's have done. I wouldn't say this is a re-imaging of the genre as much as it is an odd perspective from the Coen's take on the world.
Rated 17 Jun 2011
browncoatBrowncoat
Rated 21 Mar 2011
70
41st
Good child acting is a rare thing, and great child acting rarer still. The young Miss. Steinfeld certainly rises to the calibre of her colleagues, delivering an outstanding performance of a truly engaging character, just like the other main characters in this story. Couple this with good cinematography and a decent crack at dialogue and you get a solid film. However, it has to be admitted that you come out of it feeling like it was missing something. It's hard to define what, but it was missing.
Rated 21 Mar 2011
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 14 Dec 2013
83
82nd
Rewatch. This is the first time I've watched it since I originally saw it in theaters on New Years Eve back in 2010. At the time I didn't realize how beautiful Deakins' cinematography is, nor how wonderfully it's crafted. Fixes almost all of the issues of the original 1969 film, especially the pacing. The ending is particularly beautiful, recalling both Unforgiven and The Night of the Hunter.
Rated 14 Dec 2013
filliganFilligan
Rated 23 Dec 2010
88
72nd
The Coens will often set out to make one of two types of films: one with a deeper, though-provoking layer or one that's purely top-notch entertainment value. True Grit is the latter. Substance-wise it's not as profound as, say, A Serious Man and certainly not No Country for Old Men, but it's a classy and thrilling western with their typical dark humor. Jeff Bridges provides the most fun, as expected, but it might be Steinfeld who outshines everyone.
Rated 23 Dec 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 24 Dec 2010
3
45th
A fun and entertaining film that suffers a bit from its uneven tone. It's very funny, but the heavy comedic element completely undermines any dramatic weight it tries to push. Jeff Bridges is fantastic.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
bofbof
Rated 15 Nov 2011
87
95th
Fucking excellent. I like the 1969 version, but even though they mostly stuck to the same story and even the same dialogue, the Coens come up with something far more subtle, grim and ultimately real. Not the best they've done in recent years, but much like in No Country For Old Men, they take someone else's story, stay true to it, and still somehow make it their own. And Hailee Steinfeld is the second-best teenage western heroine I've seen this year after Jennifer Lawrence in Winter's Bone.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 24 Dec 2010
85
87th
While it may not be revolutionary for the genre, it's a darn good Western. It's also pretty hilarious at times.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 07 Jun 2011
90
79th
The Dude goes west, but with just one eye, that's amazing. Another great Movie by the Coen brothers. Some shots remind me on Millers Crossing. True Grit really looks stunning and has some beautiful moments.
Rated 07 Jun 2011
filmdotfilmdot
Rated 24 Dec 2010
89
73rd
Hailee Steinfeld rocked the film.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 25 Dec 2010
82
81st
The entire cast is great, and the exchanges between Steinfeld and Dakin Matthews are classic. There's a nice balance of humor and seriousness throughout and the film overall just looks phenomenal. Josh Brolin is good in the limited time he has on screen (seriously it's like 10 minutes or so), and seeing Barry Pepper just show up near the end was amazing. The resolution was a little bit of a letdown, but you can't always have the classic showdowns and such in every movie. Good Western.
Rated 25 Dec 2010
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 25 Dec 2010
84
85th
The Coens do characters, great chracters, and True Grit is true to form. I wish Pepper and Brolin had more screen time, but Bridges is a delight to watch. The wimsical mood is sometimes oddly placed by what should be a dark tale, but it is the Coens, afterall. I think some may be let down, as this film doesn't hold up to No Country, but it does stand as one of the best westerns in recent memory.
Rated 25 Dec 2010
camcleodCAMcleod
Rated 21 Feb 2011
90
72nd
Great addition to the Coens' oeuvre; a wonderfully written, funny script with the direction and score to match; Hailee Steinfeld is a wonderful find here as Mattie Ross, Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges as wonderful as usual, if not more so, and a supporting cast whose talent makes the entire affair seem real in the best of ways! The end, in particular, made this film seem like a good old fashioned, beautiful telling of a very American tale, and proud of it!
Rated 21 Feb 2011
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 15 Mar 2013
80
88th
Good, fun entertainment. Well acted and casted, a fun story, funny moments, a good soundtrack, fun characters and good pacing make for a good film. Wasn't convinced when I first watched the first part but I decided to give it another try and ended up really liking it.
Rated 15 Mar 2013
xacviantxacviant
Rated 12 Aug 2011
90
91st
The Coens strike again with this adaptation of Charles Portis' novel (or a remake of the John Wayne film, if you prefer). Like much of the Coens' work, the story has a fable-like quality, making one wonder what the exact point is, but it's all done so well that you hardly feel like questioning it. Hailee Steinfeld gives a star-making performance, while Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon re-affirm their stardom. Exciting, moving, beautifully shot, quotable...a fine entertainment from start to finish.
Rated 12 Aug 2011
boosterBooster
Rated 08 May 2011
55
42nd
I want so much to love it, but the stilted and unnatural delivery of dialogue, from so much of the cast, really damaged things.
Rated 08 May 2011
janusjanus
Rated 26 Dec 2010
80
77th
Could have done without the framing device, and I would've enjoyed something a little more challenging from the music, but the cast is perfect, the attention to period detail makes it engrossing, and despite the PG-13 rating contains some of the Coens' most effective moments of brutal violence.
Rated 26 Dec 2010
abortedhugsAbortedHugs
Rated 27 Dec 2010
74
73rd
I Wonder if Bridges actually memorized half of the bullshit he was mumbling.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
elysian_airElysian Air
Rated 23 Dec 2012
90
71st
It's a classical Western in many respects, but with the Coens at the helm it's by no means a standard Western even if it's the closest to genre purity they've gone. The craftsmanship at display is incredible, it's almost as if we are genuinely transported to the times depicted, like all good period films should aspire to achieve. It's also quite funny, but it never seems like some tawdry comedy. The narrative is much simpler than the Coen's previous Western masterpiece but doubly enjoyable.
Rated 23 Dec 2012
stainStain
Rated 28 Dec 2010
80
68th
If you have to resurrect the Western, you couldn't pick two better men to do it than the Coen Brothers; their work has been required viewing for all us movie nerds for over 20 years, and they've made it clear, besides, in past works of theirs that they know their way around old and no longer fashionable film genres. Their great craft in the formulation of the dialogue helps paper over the yeah-right moments. This movie is gritty, but not, exactly, true
Rated 28 Dec 2010
spanksSpanks
Rated 28 Dec 2010
70
69th
Decent enough and it had some laughs. Hailee Steinfeld was incredible, but overall isn't in my top 5 Coen brother's films. Also, read the book; it's definitely worth an afternoon.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 28 Dec 2010
1
0th
This just feels like a typical Western (and seeing that it is an adaptation, not surprising) but it's all elevated by the Coens typical fantastic direction and writing. Still, even the Coens cant help the fact that True Grit just feels... generic. Bridges is great, but Hailee Steinfeld really knocks it out of the park and deserves awards. It's a very good film and a very good Western by any standard, but personally I found it rather forgettable. I feel like YMMV though. Score is not a grade.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 28 Jan 2021
70
54th
Mattie Ross: "You must pay for everything in this world, one way and another. There is nothing free except the grace of God."
Rated 28 Jan 2021
stewballStewball
Rated 29 Dec 2010
80
80th
Every part was great (action, acting, script, humor) right up until the end. Very flat, contrived and unsatisfying. A 90 otherwise. ( I was ready to put it at the top of the heap of some damn good modern westerns until that.) Trivia note: Paul Rae, who plays the guy who gets shot in the eye, looks and sounds remarkably like John Goodman. Turns out he graduated high school with Goodman's wife, and the Coen's have cast Goodman in several of their films. ooooOOOOOoooo.
Rated 29 Dec 2010
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 30 Dec 2010
90
97th
This film is not supposed to be a remake of the original film, but another adaptation of the novel. However, this film still feels like it was made in the John Wayne era. Which isn't such a bad thing. The movie is very strong. Not without its weaknesses, but Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and Barry Pepper really did a great job bringing this story to life.
Rated 30 Dec 2010
kevinjosephkevinjoseph
Rated 31 Dec 2010
74
85th
Great performances by Jeff Bridges and breakout star Hailee Steinfeld. Of course the Coen Brothers bring their characteristic dark humor, blunt violence, and attention to detail. I almost wished it was bit more Coen-y, it sometimes felt like they were holding back. But hey it's still a great film, one of the best of 2010!
Rated 31 Dec 2010
hunterericmHunterEric_M
Rated 31 Dec 2010
91
50th
The Coen brothers, in my opinion, have created a great film, as True Grit has a down-to-earth story with gritty acting by Jeff Bridges to lead the way. Hailee Steinfeld and Matt Damon's acting was also spot on, however I would have liked to have seen some more menace from Josh Brolin's character but it's still well-acted, well-written, and well-directed.
Rated 31 Dec 2010
muzak66muzak66
Rated 03 Oct 2012
74
50th
As good of a job as Jeff Bridges did there is only 1 Rooster Cogburn and that was John Wayne. And Hailee did a great job as Mattie Ross.
Rated 03 Oct 2012
seanberndorffSeanBerndorff
Rated 02 Jan 2011
70
53rd
Very well-crafted but somewhat "classic" western. Didn't feel that the Coens brought anything new to the genre, something I have come to expect from them whenever taking on a new genre. Excellent performances all around and beautifully shot by Deakins (but that almost goes without saying nowadays). Reminded me a little of Winter's Bone with the adult-child relationship. Also was I the only one thinking LOTR at the end?
Rated 02 Jan 2011
bunkenBunken
Rated 02 Jan 2011
60
52nd
A great script, great cinematography and a great cast doesnt save True Grit from beeing a rather dull western and even though the kid is great as Mattie the story of a fourteen-year old who can outsmart and outdebate the tough men of the west is just rather silly, cause is that having True Grit?
Rated 02 Jan 2011
roberobe
Rated 01 May 2020
70
55th
Hard call, her acting is not as hood as the story is
Rated 01 May 2020
ranaldRanald
Rated 05 Feb 2011
90
90th
Fantastic performances, script and cinematography make for a top notch cinema experience even if it's one of the Coens' less eccentric outings.
Rated 05 Feb 2011
terrymacterrymac
Rated 10 Sep 2012
83
91st
Hadn't seen the Wayne original, but seeing this has made me curious. I really enjoyed this; the acting was first class and I was solidly engaged throughout. It feels like a western, although some subtle touches along the way (the dark comedy and photography, primarily) take it outside of a western blueprint. Fans of the Coens' output and westerns are most likely to enjoy this, but I think the overall quality will make it accessible to most people.
Rated 10 Sep 2012
theshmotheshmo
Rated 24 Apr 2011
88
83rd
What an incredible film. The Coen brothers have done it again.
Rated 24 Apr 2011
aeghtesadiaeghtesadi
Rated 08 Jan 2012
30
23rd
You know, I really didn't like this. The acting was fine, the cinematography was good, but the story seemed hollow. It struck me as a movie that desperately wanted to be a western, but the mythos wasn't there. The little girl also didn't win me over.
Rated 08 Jan 2012
northsiderNorthSider
Rated 04 Jan 2011
72
65th
This side of an unexpectedly horrible flashforward, True Grit pleases all but the most impatient movie-goer, a rather difficult endeavor for the risque, noir filmmaking duo. What the Coens do away with - the subtle, dark undertones that characterize Fargo and No Country - is cunningly replaced by a more prosaic, accessible facade, backed by a slew of charming characters packaged up into a cleverly disguised coming-of-age story. The dialogue is unmatched: the Coen brothers are as suave as ever.
Rated 04 Jan 2011
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 04 Jan 2011
75
74th
Not a Coen masterpiece but pretty good for a 2010 western. Steinfeld alone was worth the watch while Bridges, Damon, and Brolin only served to compliment its entirety. Just too bad the story was a little threadbare. Next film please Coens.
Rated 04 Jan 2011
kafka1325kafka1325
Rated 29 May 2011
61
57th
Unpleasant surprise from Coens. Certainly not at the level of the previous films that they directed. The original had a stronger lineup and the only one who was charming is Bridges...
Rated 29 May 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 13 Jun 2011
84
89th
More brilliance from the Coen's. The suprisingly funny screenplay really is astonishingly good, & while Damon, Bridges and Brolin are excellent in their own right, it is the amazing Steinfield who steals the show. Visually this is great too, and while the Coen's may have scaled back their surrealist tendencies in order to make what is very much a traditional Western, there are still little hints of their unique pacing & style everywhere, & they never end a movie conventionally do they!?
Rated 13 Jun 2011
td888td888
Rated 10 Jan 2011
60
57th
Great western, but to be honest I don't see a Coen brothers hallmark.
Rated 10 Jan 2011
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 20 Feb 2011
60
33rd
This is a typical Coen movie, a boring story with a couple of great supporting characters made even more boring by The Coen's almost Buddhist approach to story pace.
Rated 20 Feb 2011
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 12 Feb 2011
67
67th
Hailee Steinfeld shines in a Coen brothers movie that seems a bit more palatable to larger audiences: while mantaining that ironic punch, it entertains like an average mainstream film, through Bridges/Damon's familiar perfomances.
Rated 12 Feb 2011
lexlex
Rated 30 Jul 2012
80
53rd
Expertly done with absolutely no room to quarrel at a technical level. That being said this film's charms and likable simplicity don't save it from being more forgettable and less re-watchable than almost everything else the Coens have crafted. Still a great film.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 10 Dec 2011
84
95th
"True Grit" is quite similar to "Unforgiven" in that they are both instant classic Westerns that are completely driven by excellent performances instead of action set-pieces or other cliches of the genre. While still feeling like a Coen brothers film, it's definitely their most straightforward to date. Bridges and Steinfeld have perfect chemistry and are definite highlights. By far the best Western in recent years, although not as perfect as I was expecting. Use subtitles.
Rated 10 Dec 2011
langelundLangelund
Rated 14 Jan 2011
60
47th
'True Grit' lacks pace and wit (hey, it rhymes!) ... In addition young miss Steinfeld's performance is way overrated and a bit forced, not to say annoying in the long run.
Rated 14 Jan 2011
ashbyAshby
Rated 23 Feb 2011
89
86th
Not being a big fan of westerns, but being a big fan of the Coens I really didn't know what to expect from this one. I have to say though, I was not disappointed. Everthing from the cinematography to the witty back-and-forth dialouge between Bridges and Damon is great. Bridges is amazing in the role as Cogburn, and I have to say that this was probably the best role I have ever seen Matt Damon in. The flash-forward scene at the end did seem a bit "off", but other than that, I have no complaints.
Rated 23 Feb 2011
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 19 Feb 2011
100
90th
Western is a bit of a favorite genre of mine, and I'm thrilled not only to see more classical westerns being released (if Cowboys & Aliens could possibly count as that), but that such competent filmmakers are here to put it together. True Grit is a somber affair, lifted by stellar acting, an awesome screenplay and the seemingly effortless Coen flare, to the point where it makes a mockery of the 1969 John Wayne film. Rarely does a remake make utterly redundant the original. Very solid effort.
Rated 19 Feb 2011
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 13 Feb 2011
75
66th
A beautifully directed and highly entertaining Western with some solid performances. But it doesn't really give you the feeling that it was made by the Coens. Well, there was the darkly humorous dialogue but the rest didn't feel very distinctive, a characteristic you would expect from a Coen Brothers movie.
Rated 13 Feb 2011
jordanligejordanlige
Rated 18 Jan 2011
100
51st
a good western movie 10 out of 10
Rated 18 Jan 2011
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 12 Dec 2011
92
89th
Like "Night in the Hunter," this is a modern fairy tale that remains true to the Grimm reality of the primitive imagination. Damon isn't that hot, but he's light years better than Glenn Campbell, and Hailee Steinfeld and Jeff Bridges (much better than Darby and Wayne!) are simply wonderful.
Rated 12 Dec 2011
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 23 Mar 2011
69
65th
When the Coens announced this as their next project it was a huge let down for me, as I loved their last two movies, darkly comic ventures into the absurd that they were. A straight western seemed like two steps back. Well, two steps back it may very well be, but they're taken in such asured stride that I'll go along for the journey. It doesn't hurt that I'm an absolute manwhore for westerns, of course, but it's a very fine genre piece in its own right.
Rated 23 Mar 2011
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 21 Feb 2011
70
70th
The first part is very good, full of hilarious lines and with superb performances by Bridges, Damon and Steinfeld, while the second one is merely a typical western: well-directed and energetic but unimportant. It's a fun movie from the very beginning to the very end but it misses the Coens' weird weirdness and never becomes special.
Rated 21 Feb 2011
tavingtonTavington
Rated 09 Jun 2011
4
88th
I like it. Coen brothers just know how movies should be made(although this one isn't among their best), Bridges-Damon comic duet is just fun to watch and H. Steinfeld kicked off her career really good here. Too bad we don't get to know antagonists as good as leads.
Rated 09 Jun 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 14 Dec 2011
87
92nd
This is no surprise that this is another outstanding film directed by the Coen Brothers'. Hailee Steinfeld deserves to be nominated for an Oscar, she is outstanding. Jeff Bridges is excellent in his role. Even if you are not a Coen Brothers' fans still check out this film.
Rated 14 Dec 2011
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 30 Jan 2011
87
89th
Bridges is occasionally hard to understand but otherwise it's an excellent yarn, a Western/anti-Western that's memorable, entertaining and humorous in the right places. Steinfeld is a revelation, easily outdoing both Bridges and Damon. However, despite a few quirky moments, the film lacks the idiosyncratic flair that marks the best of the Coens' output. This kind of take on the Western feels a little old hat by now, and I hoped for something a bit more unique. Still, it's a mighty fine film.
Rated 30 Jan 2011
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 06 Jan 2012
71
55th
The Coens continue to be obsessed with Providence and revenge and conflicting moral value systems and charming ugly characters... but between that and its exceptional technical pedigree, the film never becomes something greater than the sum of its parts. There's probably a moral "In the Everlasting Arms" of God (repeat, ad nauseam) and some missing body parts, where it differs from the original film, but it just seems either too oblique or too vapid to be truly memorable.
Rated 06 Jan 2012

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