This week was True Grit. I'll admit that this movie wasn't one I was super excited to see. I heard it was good but it seemed like it might be boring. Westerns really aren't my thing. Well, I'm sure glad I was very pleasantly surprised. One thing I will say though is it was a little graphic so it's probably best if you don't have a weak stomach when you go to this movie.
Jeff Bridges was perfect for the role of Rooster Cogburn. I couldn't imagine a better person to play that role. He was so convincing as a drunk that there were times I honestly couldn't understand what he was saying.
Hailee Steinfeld was really good as well. I thought at first that I would get annoyed with her know it all attitude and proper english but she really grew on me. She, also, was perfect in that role.
Somehow I forgot or didn't realize Matt Damon was in this movie. I'm a huge Matt Damon fan and generally like most movies he's in. I loved him in this one. I don't think anyone can pull off that kind of "serious" humor like Matt Damon. Him and Jeff Bridges really played off each other well.
Overall, wonderful movie and I can now see what all the hype is about. And best of all we got to go with our hubbies this week. That's always a treat.
To Sum it up: witty, gritty and a little gory.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Week 5:True Grit
This one is for you H.C.!
Okay, so I must start this post off with a disclaimer. I have never been a fan of westerns. I don't usually go to them, don't really like to read them, and have very little experience watching them. This week we decided to take our hubbies with us, and decided a more "manly" movie would be a good choice. So...here it goes.
I was extremely impressed with Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld. Jeff Bridges was amazing in his role. He never seemed to break character at all, and totally believable as a drunken, marshall. He made me laugh, cridge, and feel a little sad, all as I was suppose to be. Hailee Steinfeld was really amazing as a 14 year old actor (as well as her character being 14). I found myself forgetting she was only 14, which was the point of the movie, I believe. She was living past her years. Her ability to capture the character and take the bull by the horns was amazing as an upcoming teen star. I look forward to seeing her abilities in other films.
Matt Damon's character was goofy. Maybe that was really what he was suppose to be, but as a cowboy/marshall, I didn't buy it. He is one of my favorite actors too! Didn't do it for me this time.
The movie moved a little slow for me in the beginning, I think the last 40 minutes was the best part, but I think setting up the stage and getting to that part was slow. There was too much dialogue that seemed unnecessary. Some of it did set up a "feel" for the characters, but thought it was a little much.
All in all, I could see how the actors received their nominations... I was impressed, as a Western, I think it was a little slow, even for a non-western fan. I have to say, it was about 3.5 popcorn kernels and a 5 kernel scale.
Check back in day or two! We have big things happening this week at two sisters and a movie (ok, maybe not the oscar's big, but big for two Montana girls!)
Deb
Okay, so I must start this post off with a disclaimer. I have never been a fan of westerns. I don't usually go to them, don't really like to read them, and have very little experience watching them. This week we decided to take our hubbies with us, and decided a more "manly" movie would be a good choice. So...here it goes.
I was extremely impressed with Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld. Jeff Bridges was amazing in his role. He never seemed to break character at all, and totally believable as a drunken, marshall. He made me laugh, cridge, and feel a little sad, all as I was suppose to be. Hailee Steinfeld was really amazing as a 14 year old actor (as well as her character being 14). I found myself forgetting she was only 14, which was the point of the movie, I believe. She was living past her years. Her ability to capture the character and take the bull by the horns was amazing as an upcoming teen star. I look forward to seeing her abilities in other films.
Matt Damon's character was goofy. Maybe that was really what he was suppose to be, but as a cowboy/marshall, I didn't buy it. He is one of my favorite actors too! Didn't do it for me this time.
The movie moved a little slow for me in the beginning, I think the last 40 minutes was the best part, but I think setting up the stage and getting to that part was slow. There was too much dialogue that seemed unnecessary. Some of it did set up a "feel" for the characters, but thought it was a little much.
All in all, I could see how the actors received their nominations... I was impressed, as a Western, I think it was a little slow, even for a non-western fan. I have to say, it was about 3.5 popcorn kernels and a 5 kernel scale.
Check back in day or two! We have big things happening this week at two sisters and a movie (ok, maybe not the oscar's big, but big for two Montana girls!)
Deb
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