This one adapts the novel more faithfully. The John Wayne one (which I still thoroughly enjoy) was transformed somewhat to match John Wayne's previous cowboy roles. His Cogburn was less of a scoundrel. Bridges' portrayal matches the novel's characterization.

@van8ryan

2 жыл бұрын

Chaney honestly was portrayed more pathetically in both the book and the John Wayne version, but while it's clear Borlin's also trying to come across as "pathetic", both his staredown and the Coens' angles and music are more "typical movie villain"

@TheTerryGene

2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly agree. I read the Charles Portia’s novel when it was first released and recently re-read it. I love Duke Wayne’s version as well, but this is the truer of the two adaptations. Also, Hailee Steinfeld and Matt Damon are major improvements over Kim Darby and Glen Campbell. BTW, Lucky Ned Pepper is portrayed by Barry Pepper, who played the sniper in “Saving Private Ryan.” If you’re in the mood for a great modern western with Jeff Bridges, check out “Hell or High Water.”

@Spacehog1981

Жыл бұрын

Novel aside, John Wayne's charge with the one-handed spinning of the repeater rifle was unreal. It might be the best action sequence of its day.

@alancockrell6002

8 күн бұрын

Now watch the John Wayne version

When Maddie shoots at Chaney the second time in the river and the gun doesnt fire, its not that she just had one shot in it. She is using a Colts Dragoon Revolver which used a type of cap ammunition that was known to misfire when wet or under heavy moisture. If you play the scene again, Maddie actually falls into the water after her first shot. This is just one of many details the Coen brothers made sure to have in the film.

To this day I still don’t understand why Hailee was nominated for best supporting actress when she’s the lead of the film. I think she had more of a chance of winning for best actress and so the Academy bumped her down to support. She’s a wonderful actor who elevates everything she’s in. Great comedic timing too. On top of that it seems she’s a really funny and nice person in real life too which is always a bonus to find an actor you like is a genuinely nice person. It’s strange how a lot of people weren’t aware of her before Hawkeye since she’s Oscar nominated and a multi-platinum singer. Crazy talented and incredibly hardworking. Honestly such a remarkable person. Oh and the film’s great too.

@KubbsWickedSoul

2 жыл бұрын

It is the studio of the film that decides in what category they submit their films/actors. They probably thought she had more of a chance to win supportive.

@birch5757

2 жыл бұрын

I get the studio factor, but saying she wasn't the leading actress of the film is borderline insane.

@archerpool

2 жыл бұрын

@@birch5757 Yeah, should instantly be rejected and the Academy should’ve told the studio she was the lead. She absolutely smashed it. It’s really strange how she’s had a massively successful film and music career, but a lot of people had no idea who she was until Hawkeye came out. She even has a ton of followers on Instagram, yet she’s someone that barely gets noticed. Kinda feel like she should have Zendaya level fame, but for whatever reason she’s more successful but less famous. No idea how that happens. But she’s due another brilliant dramatic role.

@KS-xk2so

9 ай бұрын

Honestly besides the fact that the studio clearly wanted her in that category, the other reason might be that at the time she was completely unknown. Jeff Bridges was a legend, so obviously he's the lead. Not to mention, often times they have to pick a few actors they are going to campaign for.... maybe campaigning for LEAD is more expensive? So they gave that to Bridges and then went the cheaper option for Hailee?

I've seen this film many times. Probably the most underrated of all the Coen Brothers films. Perfectly cast. The dialogue is true to the novel. Almost poetic. I can think of no better film to share with a daughter or other adolescent female. The character of Mattie Ross is a stellar example of intelligence and toughness. The River crossing scene is my favorite part. Mattie will not let anything dissuade her.

@josephwallace202

2 жыл бұрын

It's probably underrated because it's kind of straightforward relative to all their other more "quirky" movies. In that sense it may feel like less of a Coen Brothers movie, as we tend to think of them.

@flarrfan

3 ай бұрын

I don't see it as underrated. It's just not as good as the Coens' best. IMO the most underrated Coen I have seen is Hudsucker Proxy.

Barry pepper is so underrated in this. He’s the perfect nasty cowboy. Always thought they modeled Micah from red dead 2 off of him.

@Lerberfferller

2 жыл бұрын

I never noticed that comparison before but its spot on

@Dakblasta

6 ай бұрын

I could definitely see that next thought might be the Russell crows lackey in 3:10 to yuma

So here's a crazy fact the scene where Hailee Steinfeld is negotiating the ponies and the saddle at the beginning of the movie she actually had a high temperature and fever over 100°. And they were constantly having to wipe her face down from sweat.

A lot of the dialogue is pulled straight from the book, like the one about the cheap shells. Definitely worth a read

I remember watching this the first time and thinking, This girl is going to be a superstar. The Coen brothers ... never fail.

my first time seeing Jeff Bridges was when i was a kid, i watched "Starman", he really made the character believable. i loved that movie. he is an amazing actor! this and the original are great films! great reactions! 👍

@user-pd5fv1cb4c

9 ай бұрын

One of his best performances.

Hailee Steinfeld is amazing in this movie...I got it on dvd when it first came out

Yes, this movie rules! You should watch The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Another Coen Brothers western film. It's amazing!

@ronkells

2 жыл бұрын

One of their best

Not to be confused with True Grits, the real story about Quaker Oats and Uncle Ben's war on cream of wheat.

@EssEll9791

2 жыл бұрын

Ahahahaha! I see what you did there! I love you punny!

@MarcosElMalo2

2 жыл бұрын

@@EssEll9791 Stop going against the grain and be cereal. It was a porridge excuse of a joke.

@EssEll9791

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcosElMalo2 Omg! Two cereal killers?! Lol!!

@mikec6111

4 ай бұрын

What’s funny is that the chef on the Cream of Wheat box is actually named Tom Chaney. Nah, I just made all of that up.

SPIDER-VERSE ✅ ARCANE ✅ DICKINSON ✅ HAWKEYE ✅ Finally Hailee Steinfeld deserves all the recognition she's receiving right now !

@ronkells

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the keeping room and pitch perfect 2&3

The book, by Charles Portis, is well worth a buy and a read. The language is nicely adapted to both this movie and the John Wayne/Kim Darby version. Having grown up with the first version, I was ready to be disappointed in this one, but the Coen Brothers pulled through, as they often do. I will say that, from what I remember, in the book, La Boeuf comes to a different end, and I believe that the John Wayne/Kim Darby version used that one. It might be interesting for you to watch the other one and compare; and if you have the time, read the source novel, to see how each script took its direction.

@jean-paulaudette9246

2 жыл бұрын

Did Portis write the sequel, "Rooster Cogburn," or was that a studio creation?

@melenatorr

2 жыл бұрын

@@jean-paulaudette9246 Looks like it was a studio creation.

@TheTerryGene

2 жыл бұрын

@@jean-paulaudette9246 He didn’t write it.

@TheTerryGene

2 жыл бұрын

La Boeuf survived in the novel. It was the Wayne version that altered his fate.

@jean-paulaudette9246

2 жыл бұрын

Never read this one, but I enjoyed Owen Wister's "The Virginian" a lot.

Hailee was the stand-out in that movie

Everyone is so darn good in this. Another great addition to the Coen Bros. filmography.

Hailey Steinfeld ROCKED it ; )

Would love to see a Burn After Reading reaction, lesser talked about Coen brothers film but it’s so much fun

Dakin Matthews is the actor you mentioned at 4:40. I first remember noticing him as Evander Geddes in 'Carnivàle'. But I've noticed him numerous times since then. He's had a long and varied in actin, film, theater and entertainment in general.

@Knarki

2 жыл бұрын

Canivàle was such a great show, still breaks my heart that HBO cancelled it

@danielallen3454

2 жыл бұрын

@@Knarki Same here. I rewatch that show about once a year.

I loved the use of hymns as the background music. I remember seeing this in the theater and enjoying it so much. I grew up seeing the original, as my dad was a big John Wayne fan. I liked the original, but this one was much better. If you want another western, the best John Wayne movies for me are: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance The Cowboys

An example of the Coen Bros. attention to detail: LaBoeuf's shot at 29:57- Lucky Ned's body jerks slightly & simultaneously, a small puff of dust behind him to indicate the shot passed through Ned & hit the ground behind him! That's A MASTER CLASS in film-making!! Some bully shot!

I love this movie, glad you're reacting to it. Your channel is one of my favorites but I haven't been here in what feels like a long time cause recently you've been reacting to things I haven't seen so this is a pleasant surprise.

Nominated for 10 Oscars including Best Picture but lost 3 Best Picture Best Director Best Actor To The Kings Speech.

@tannerwilliams4500

2 жыл бұрын

Colin Firth deserved that best actor win, I’ll fight anyone who says different. But as a fan of The Kings Speech, I can objectively say Tom Hooper shouldn’t have won that director race, and I’d probably take The Social Network over it in picture.

@Parallax-3D

2 ай бұрын

Hailee Steinfeld not only should have been nominated for best actress, (not best supporting actress, because her character IS the main character of the movie), she should have won!

If you like this, and want more RD shot westerns; check out “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.” Brad Pitts best performance. Deakins best cinematography

@dmn23

2 жыл бұрын

1000%

@MikeB12800

2 жыл бұрын

Probably the most beautiful film I have ever seen! Everything!!! Direction, script, acting, cinematography, narration.

@rolanddeschain6089

2 жыл бұрын

Not filmed by Roger Deakins but also an awesome, modern Western is 3:10 to Yuma directed by James Mangold

@MikeB12800

2 жыл бұрын

@@rolanddeschain6089 yeah, that one is really good too!

@Grasfh

2 жыл бұрын

One of my fav underrated movies :)

Alright! Sidenote: Now that I found out that you’ve never seen The Boondock Saints I am patiently (impatiently) waiting for that to be next.💅🏾

@Kanjo_Bazooie

2 жыл бұрын

Boondock Saints is wild. Watched it for the first time a couple years ago and it was definitely not what I expected lol.

@tritonyt2644

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely In my top 10 favorite movies I love Willem Dafoe's performance

@docsnake

2 жыл бұрын

@@tritonyt2644 Dafoe in Saints🔥🔥🔥

@docsnake

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kanjo_Bazooie Same!

I look forward to your comparison of the first one and the book. I think this one is the best in all ways, casting, script, acting, style and scenery. The first True Grit movie was in my opinion purely a vehicle for the caricature that John Wayne had become. I enjoyed it at the time but I like the Coen treatment better.

Would love to see you react to the original. Its the movie that got John Wayne his oscar even though he deserved it for The Searchers

@garyclarke9685

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm sure he must have seen it before watching the remake. Your correct he did deserve an Oscar for his performance in the searchers one of the best westerns ever made. John was outstanding. I guess there can only be one winner & he is up against stiff competition

Agreed! It seems the consensus is that both movie adaptations are worthy! It’s very cool that two excellent movies were produced from this book! Both tell the same story 1969 is more lighthearted & 2010 is a more intense version! I’ve watched them back to back & enjoyed each equally!

I've only just watched it now, and I must agree She's very talented , her facial expressions in the movie are incredible for such a young starlet. I loved her negotiations with the Colonel and then also waking up to the Texas Ranger in her bedroom , those facial expressions are amazing. Her dialogue is also very well written. I just loved her cocky character and wit.

I like that the Cohen's insisted this was NOT a remake. They make that claim by saying that they did not draw upon the John Wayne film as their source material, rather they based their screenplay on the novel, and were inspired to write it when one of them read the novel and realized how far the John Wayne film had started from the perspective, style and dialogue of the book. (The John Wayne film uses more of a 3rd person narrative focusing on Rooster as the main character, while the book is told from the first person by Maddy, and therefore follows her as the central character). I also love how, like the novel, they use a sort of corrupted Victorian dialogue, and the characters use very few contractions in their speech.

it's been fun watching your journey on here, your enthusiasm was always there but you've become one of the most thoughtful, engaged people doing this thing i'd also really recommend the novel, or any of charles portis's novels, one of the great undersung american writers

Hailee is amazing absolutely, but I LOVE LOVE Josh Brolin and Jeff Bridges. Would watch anything with these two.

The Unforgiven is an absolute must watch western! Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman.

The cast in this film and the 1969 version are both fantastic. Both movies are great to watch so I hope you do manage to give the other one a go.

Hailee Steinfeld was one of Youngest Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee, she's was just 14 yr old and this movie was her First Movie 👍

@Parallax-3D

2 ай бұрын

Should have been best actress. Het character is the main character, not a supporting one.

Brooo whaaaat I randomly decided to watch this on Netflix last night after YEARS of not watching it and then you immediately drop a reaction. Crazy.

Great movie and SO many amazing lines. Thanks, Brandon!

I love this film so much, along with the original 1969 movie. Shout out to Fort Smith, Arkansas! (my hometown). It's interesting seeing the hanging gallows in the middle of downtown where the hangings at the beginning of the film take place

One of the more straightforward coen brothers movies but a highly entertaining one nonetheless. Dialogue, performances, music, cinematography all top tier imo. Also one of several great westerns in recent years, I'd add Hostiles and The Sisters Brothers to the list. I'm a sucker for a good Western though

Fun facts the Indian that they hung is formally known as John redcorn from King of the Hill and the sheriff who hung them is the cop from The Big Lebowski

I recall when I first heard that there would be a new True Grit, I determined that I would not watch it because the older one was my favorite Western and I did not see a reason to remake it. Then I found that the Coens were doing it, so I had to give it a try. Love it.

𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒕, the source book by Charles Portis, is one of the very few books that I recommend to everyone. It is a fantastic novel, written in the "voice" of older Mattie recollecting her adventure from her youth. Both movies are great interpretations of the book, though quite different. Do not miss the original 1969 film, if only for the Duke, and the fantastic score. 4 stars both.

I fully agree with David Rogers, below. The Charles Portis book was an incredible read. As in ‘“No Country For Old Men”, the Coen’s had a wonderful Cormac McCarthy novel to use as an outline… Their genius is the translation of imagination to the screen. I am 69, and was lucky enough to have been encouraged to read and taught to appreciate the wonderful dance that the words perform within your mind. My life has had a great library!!

If the 1969 film with John Wayne didn't exist, this version might have had more stature and appreciation among fans of westerns. Your reaction is honest and genuine, but I'm probably not the only one to wonder if your reaction would be duplicative of the prior version. The 1969 film has a good cast and film location. Thank you for your reaction.

I never understood this film and why my dad loved it so much when it came out but in my older age i see now how much a masterpiece this movie really is. Just glad to have an old man that shows me so many good films

I love the unique writing in this movie. I love how they hardly use cobtractions

Thank you for reacting to this, I love the movie! The original is fun, too, definitely worth checking out. This version did the book justice, as someone mentioned below, so much of the great script is taken from it.

Man I remember this movie being good, but I haven't seen it since it was in theaters. I need to rewatch this whole thing.

Good choice Brandon. I live in the area that this story takes place. Fort Smith is proud of its “Wild West” heritage. Glad you decided on this movie.

The Way of the Gun is a kinda-sorta modern day western that I'd love to see someone react to. It was the directorial debut of Christopher McQuarrie, who wrote The Usual Suspects.

Hailee Steinfeld supremacy!

Such a great movie. It’s actually hilarious, I’ve never laughed more at a non-comedy movie.

This is one of my all time favorite westerns so happy to see you react to it!!

I am no gun expert but at the river I think it misfired the second time she tried to shoot him because the gun got wet when she fell into the water some of those guns had bullets that do not resemble bullets that we would recognize today

There are lots of great movies, but my favorite Western is the HBO series Deadwood.

@Loonaticx

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, Deadwood was so good. I think I'm in for a series rewatch

I think I remember hearing somewhere somehow that this script is interesting in that it "does not" use a single English contraction anywhere.

this might be the most underrated movie of all time

I had no idea Haley was in this. Hawkeye was great and she was great in it. This was a pleasant first time watch. Great video man.✌

@TomVCunningham

2 жыл бұрын

So you saw he posted this, you watched the movie on your own and then you watched this?

@jasonvoorhees310

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomVCunningham No. He posts his schedule for the week all the time. Whether it's for patreon or public if there's a film on there I haven't seen I'll watch it. Then his videos come around and I watch them.

@TomVCunningham

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonvoorhees310 sweet.

I love the way the Coen Brothers combine the harshness of life and the evil of the world with its beauty and purities.

This was the first thing I saw her in and have been a huge fan ever since!

The Coen Brothers never disappoint.

Love the book and this was a great movie and adaptation of the story, Hallie Steinfeld made a great Mattie.

One of my annual watches (usually around Christmas). Happy for you to finally experience it.

One Christmas my Dad, Mum and me watched both versions back to back, my Dad was a big fan of John Wayne and we all liked this version.

***AT THE END WHEN SHE MEETS THE TWO MEN AT THE FAIR GROUND*** While there, she meets with Cole Younger and Frank James who are also part of the show. Both men are real-life figures who were part of the infamous James-Younger Gang and Frank was the older brother of Jesse James. The also traveled in similar shows such as is shown in the film. Back in those days it was Proper for a Man to stand when A woman comes into a room or when a woman approaches the men to talk while they are seated The fact that FRANK JAMES is an outlaw and does not even stand up when they were approached by Mattie She tells Frank KEEP YOUR SEAT TRASH.

04:32 The actor in question is Dakin Matthews. Many roles, from this, to Rising Sun, to the Rough Riders.

Wonderful movie, that feels to me more like an adventure movie than an actual western. And I loved Barry Pepper´s performance, apart from the more obvious ones. Thanks for reacting, way too few reactions on this movie out there. Btw: Another wonderful Coen´s film is "Inside Llewyn Davis", highly praised by the critics, but hardly ever mentioned between the better known ones. Go for it! Edit: I´ve never been a big fan of John Wayne, who directed the original movie. I think it was his first time directing a film. And I have to say, the original film is equally good, Certainly different, but the best John Wayne film I´ve ever seen.

@user-pd5fv1cb4c

9 ай бұрын

No, Henry Hathaway directed the first True Grit. Wayne directed The Alamo and The Green Berets.

@elwray3506

9 ай бұрын

@@user-pd5fv1cb4c Thanks. Better get my stuff together first ;)

OH good shout on the movie choice!! This completely slips my mind but so so glad to watch you watch it

Between Hawkeye and Arcane Hailee Steinfeld had a pretty good year

I liked the old bear trapper doctor they came across . " the original greaser bob"

For more westerns, I can't recommend The Proposition (2005) by John Hillcoat enough, probably my favorite western ever made with an amazing soundtrack by Nick Cave (who also wrote the film) and amazing performances all around. It's set in Australia in the 1880s which gives it a unique flair compared to other westerns

One of my favorites. I was shocked to hear you say the Coens are not planning to work together again.

@classiclife7204

2 жыл бұрын

He must know something we don't. I didn't find anything online about it.

For everyone outside of Ireland, domhnall is pronounced Donal

John Wayne's only OSCAR was for True Grit 1969. And don't forget his sequel Rooster Cogburn. Be sure to check out his first big movie, Stagecoach. Lots of remakes.

The screenplay and dialogue by the way pretty much is taken directly from Charles Portia's novel, which is the Coens' way when adapting novels very precisely as they did for No Country for Old Men. The original film also follows the dialogue and events quite closely and it's worth checking out.

Brolin really should have used his Cheney voice for Thanos.

The original is outstanding also. Definitely worth a watch. The Duke finally won an Oscar for his performance in True Grit.

@nickbritton8830

2 жыл бұрын

I liked it better then this one. Feel like the acting was even better

I would also love to see your reaction to “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.”

One of the best Weterns of all time. I love it.

Perhaps one of the best Westerns is Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in the West" with Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson and Jason Robards

If it hasn't been suggested already, Open Range is a great modern Western!

True grit: passion & perseverance One of the greatest movies ever made. IMO

When I first saw this film, I thought Hailee Steinfeld would be perfect for Katniss Everdeen. I didn't get my wish, but at least with Hawkeye, I got to see her with a bow and arrow.

This makes me wish for a reaction to The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

I prefer this version way more than the original, Good reaction.

For a western I recently watched and that I HIGHLY recommend: The Dark Valley. It's best to watch that one in its original language with english subtitles.

It wasn't that she only had one bullet. The kickback knocked her back and the gun went into the river.

While the 2010 version is a favorite of mine. I am a huge John Wayne fan and have loved his western since I was a kid. That exchange from Robert Duvall "Bold talk for a one eyed fat Man!!" and John Wayne "Fill your hand your son-of-a-bitch!!" Just golden. ;)

Love this film!!

8:51 "you're no bigger than a corn muffin" and yet she was able to stop him in his tracks, and hold him, until she said what she wanted to say. 😂

You really need to check out Open Range with Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall. Probably the greatest modern western besides this one. Also look up the mini-series Lonesome Dove, which is widely considered the greatest western of all time.

The final showdown scene from this film, or the original is iconic!

Both movies are based on the novel True Grit, though this film is much truer to the book than the John Wayne version. It’s been many years since I read the novel, but as I recall, much of the dialogue is straight from the book.

To dwell on the ridiculously obvious for a moment: the dialogue style in the book and both movie versions, in which only very rarely does any character ever use a contraction, conveys a sense of a setting in which people, because they speak so very differently from the way we do, must be felt to be thinking very differently as well.

Rarely is a remake as good as a the original. It’s even rarer that a remake is better than the original. True Grit is one of the rarities that’s better than the original.

Damn finally, the Stonehill guy is the guy who plays Joe Heffernan on King of Queens. I knew he looked familiar.

Clint Eastwoods UNFORGIVEN is the greatest western ever made about good vs. bad in every human.

I recommend “Old Henry” for a good modern western

Both this version and the original 1969 version are excellent. Please consider 'The Outlaw Jess Wales' as another possible western option!

John Wayne's true grit had a sequel called Rooster Cogburn.