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True Grit

Discussion in 'TV & Movie Discussion' started by Thelt, Dec 15, 2010.

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  1. Dec 15, 2010 at 4:51 PM #1
    Thelt

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    I have saw a couple of commercials for the remake that is coming out. It seems like a bad idea to try to remake this movie. It is probably John Wayne' most iconic role and anyone who tries it is going to fall short. The commercial is funny because they repeat some of the more famous lines from the original like "fill your hand you son of a bitch", "I mean to kill you Ned in one minute", etc.

    Maybe it will be good enough to stand on its own but of all the movies to remake this is one of the last ones I would have done.
     
  2. Dec 15, 2010 at 6:28 PM #2
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    I feel kinda like you. But I heard that Curt Russell does an outstanding job. Also it'd be unfair and perhaps misleading to compare it to John Wayne's movie, kinda like comparing it to a movie made from a book. e.g. It could be a very good movie and not like the book. Because it's not like the book it's a bad movie?
     
  3. Dec 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM #3
    Thelt

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    Kurt Russell is not in this is he? I thought Jeff Bridges played Rooster?
     
  4. Dec 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM #4
    jazzbluescat

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    I believe you're right. Sorry. Hope that doesn't negate my whole post/opinion. :smile:
     
  5. Dec 16, 2010 at 1:33 PM #5
    Thelt

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    It might be a good movie. Josh Brolin is a good actor and he is in it. I like westerns so it is good they made another one but I am not sure I will be able to watch it for what it is without constantly comparing it to the original.

    They really should have worked out cameos for Robert Duvall, Kim Darby and Glen Campbell.....
     
  6. Dec 16, 2010 at 2:44 PM #6
    jazzbluescat

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    It'll probably a little easier for me to watch than you because I'm not a huge John Wayne fan. Don't get me wrong I respect his work, enjoy his movies, and TRUE GRIT, in particular, is a classic.

    Cameo roles would be nice, maybe characters other than the original characters they played. Kim Darby is definitely too old to do her original character, imo.
     
  7. Dec 16, 2010 at 4:51 PM #7
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    They are all too old for their original characters. Giving them new small roles would be a neat tip of the hat to the original movie. Too bad it did not happen.
     
  8. Dec 18, 2010 at 11:33 AM #8
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    Pretty sure the Coen Brothers can pull it off.
     
  9. Dec 18, 2010 at 1:52 PM #9
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    I didn't even know it was a remake. This is about all I know about John Wayne...
     
  10. Dec 19, 2010 at 10:30 PM #10
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    Matt Damon cant hurt it's chances either.
     
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