Films: True Grit (2010)

Dir: Joel and Ethan Coen

Cast: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld

I found it really hard to even understand a word that Jeff Bridges' character 'Rooster' Cogburn was saying for a good portion of this movie. But the lines I did get were utter genius! All three of the lead characters in the film are portrayed superbly, and major props must be given to little Hailee Steinfeld who is already a superstar, and a complete bad-ass.

The film is shot with the sepia glaze of a Coen brother's romp through the Wild West, and scattered with some completely off the wall, animal impersonating characters. They saved big bucks on soundtrack - featuring delicate little piano renditions of 3 old church hymns throughout - but some incredible production design, and sweeping location shots provide their own beauty to this dark and rugged film.

My rating: **** 4/5 stars

Recommendation: A good old cowboy ride in the mountains. Bridges is excellent. Inintelligible but excellent.