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True Grit (2010)

This second adaptation of the novel of the same name comes from the Coen brothers and stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin. A 14 year old girl hires an ageing, one eyed Marshal to hunt down her fathers killer.

Comparisons to the original adaptation are only natural and I would say that this film better embraces the darker elements of the story that the John Wayne film marginalises in favour of comedy. Jeff Bridges is particularly excellent in the John Wayne role. Of the two films I would say this is the one I prefer even if it does slightly lack some of the excellent scenery of the original despite having some really good cinematography.

4/5

You can find my review of the original adaptation here: http://qedmoviereview.blogspot.com/2011/02/gritty.html