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| True Grit unfolds like a story told by campfire |
For a fan of the Western (which I am), there is a great feeling of nostalgia experienced, when watching True Grit. It has much of its own, but so much in tribute that dedicates itself to the fact, the filmmakers were handling cherished material. For the Coen Brothers, it makes True Grit a more accessible feature than some in their past, as they are not as purposefully playing puppets with their audience. It's also not a completely dark, remorseless, body hunt, as one might expect. It has moments of tenderness (without being hokey), thanks largely to the portrayal of the protagonist played by Hailee Steinfeld who almost steals the film with her performance, despite the magnitude of Jeff Bridges part and his transformation.
On the whole the film is a complete success. Its humble nature and endeavours, mean it probably won't be considered a groundbreaking masterpiece, but at the same time it doesn't want to be. What it is, is a compliment and thanks, to a cinematic echo of the past, with new energy to take it into the future.
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