Just went to see the new True Grit
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rellascout
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I always love the music in a Cohen brother's films.
http://www.truegritmovie.com/
Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news
My head's been wet with the midnight dew
I've been down on bended knee talkin' to the man from Galilee
He spoke to me in the voice so sweet
I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet
He called my name and my heart stood still
When he said, "John go do My will!"
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Texas Moon
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Wow! Did I hit a nerve or something?
Just commenting on the Dragoon.
In the JW movie it was a converted Walker.
In the new movie it looks like a 2nd Dragoon?
Just commenting on the Dragoon.
In the JW movie it was a converted Walker.
In the new movie it looks like a 2nd Dragoon?
Harley Quinn
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Yea, can you imagine the disgust displayed here, what do you think it would be like in person
BHP FAN
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Wait...John Wayne wasn't a real cowboy?!
Acera
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I definitely appreciate they did not try to make a "G" rated movie like the first one.
I was able to see the character "Marshal Reuben J. Cogburn" as opposed to the actor playing a role in this movie, a credit to the good job by Jeff Bridges.
I was able to see the character "Marshal Reuben J. Cogburn" as opposed to the actor playing a role in this movie, a credit to the good job by Jeff Bridges.
Cosmoline
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I'm looking forward to seeing this one. I like the original, but Glen Campbell was miscast. A young Clint Eastwood would have been much better in that role. But at that point he was a mere TV actor and not in the same circles as the Duke. Also, Wayne's performance was OK but not his best. He should have won the Oscar for "Red River" or "The Searchers." I think everyone kind of knew that, though. I wish they would have reunited Bridges with Sam Elliot in this one--seems like the perfect opportunity for a tip o' the hat.
It amazes me how all these years later John Wayne's name still gives rise to miniature culture wars. How someone can be called a "fraud" for playing cowboys while not going to war is beyond me, since fraud requires an untruth and a reliance upon that untruth. In Wayne's case I think everyone knew that he was an *actor* in *movies* and was not pretending to be on the front in newsreels! LOL Also, it looks like the nation did fine without Pvt. Marion Morrison on the front line. Even if he had joined, he was a middle aged man with bad eyes and no skills needed for the war effort. It's probable they would have had him doing shows for the troops. He never would have been on any front line. So maybe we can let the whole nonsensical issue die.
It amazes me how all these years later John Wayne's name still gives rise to miniature culture wars. How someone can be called a "fraud" for playing cowboys while not going to war is beyond me, since fraud requires an untruth and a reliance upon that untruth. In Wayne's case I think everyone knew that he was an *actor* in *movies* and was not pretending to be on the front in newsreels! LOL Also, it looks like the nation did fine without Pvt. Marion Morrison on the front line. Even if he had joined, he was a middle aged man with bad eyes and no skills needed for the war effort. It's probable they would have had him doing shows for the troops. He never would have been on any front line. So maybe we can let the whole nonsensical issue die.
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+1!
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cant wait to see it myself. bridges is an awesome actor.
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Cosmoline, great points.
1.) I think Sam Elliot is a great actor but would have been a poor choice for the remake. Why? Because he's too old. The part of La Beif (spelled wrong I know) should be a younger, brash character, not someone as old or older then Rooster.
2.) You are correct about Wayne being fairly useless on the front lines at his age and health.
I'd say John Wayne did more for America making films then he ever would have in the military.
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mljdeckard
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(The Red Dawn remake is done, MGM is too broke to release it.)
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood weren't exactly friends. Wayne prided himself in the gentleman's code, Eastwood's characters were 'bad guy' heroes who did things like shoot men in the back. When Don Siegel (Who directed Dirty Harry) directed The Shootist, he suggested to Wayne that he do an action that was 'unfair', and Wayne said he didn't want to. Siegel told him; "Well, Clint Eastwood would do it," and Wayne got mad at him.
Clint says he never had anything personal against him, and they were friendly, but they made two different kinds of movies.
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood weren't exactly friends. Wayne prided himself in the gentleman's code, Eastwood's characters were 'bad guy' heroes who did things like shoot men in the back. When Don Siegel (Who directed Dirty Harry) directed The Shootist, he suggested to Wayne that he do an action that was 'unfair', and Wayne said he didn't want to. Siegel told him; "Well, Clint Eastwood would do it," and Wayne got mad at him.
Clint says he never had anything personal against him, and they were friendly, but they made two different kinds of movies.
788Ham
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Saw the movie yesterday afternoon, would/will definitely see it again! No, it wasn't a Duke remake, totally grateful for that, as The Duke and Bridges are two totally separate actors, and characters in their portrayals. Bridges did do a brilliant acting job, many scenes wouldn't have been thoroughly acceptable without his character influence.
The Duke was as fine American as any, in my personal opinion, no, he didn't fight in the sand of Iwo Jima, nor win the conflict in Viet Nam as a Green Beret, but his ethical foundation is hard to tear down also. How many other actors can take his place as far as patriotism? Surely not Jane Fonda!
danprkr, posting #21. In an article in yesterday's Denver Post, the write up in the entertainment section spoke of the Coen brothers filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico, isn't that further than 50 miles from central Texas? Possibly my maps aren't to scale...... just curious.
Go see the movie, worth your time and $$$
The Duke was as fine American as any, in my personal opinion, no, he didn't fight in the sand of Iwo Jima, nor win the conflict in Viet Nam as a Green Beret, but his ethical foundation is hard to tear down also. How many other actors can take his place as far as patriotism? Surely not Jane Fonda!
danprkr, posting #21. In an article in yesterday's Denver Post, the write up in the entertainment section spoke of the Coen brothers filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico, isn't that further than 50 miles from central Texas? Possibly my maps aren't to scale...... just curious.
Go see the movie, worth your time and $$$
nalioth
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You must have gone out for popcorn and WC breaks a lot. Bridges' performance here is almost universally acclaimed as his best in decades.Racebannon said:
Not any way, shape or form a rumor. Red Dawn (2011) is complete, in the can and slated for a 2011 release.danprkr said:
Cosmoline
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I was thinking more for a bit part just so he and "The Dude" could reunite. But more importantly, and to bring this back to guns, Elliot has a substantial and very mouth-watering collection of Western arms which have made film appearances before. Any film he's involved with tends to be more gun-saavy.
rellascout
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Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Acera
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The vast majority of the filming was done in these three locations,
Austin Texas, Blanco Texas, and Granger Texas. None are near New Mexico. You paper is incorrect. Check other sources and you will see that the poster above is absolutely correct.
As far as Red Dawn, they don't have the money to finish the project (along with the next 007 movie) nor market it for a release. MGM is broke, and will probably not be able to put either movie in theaters unless they are bought by someone else. There is a new rumor that it might end of going straight to DVD and Blue Ray.
rellascout
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My point was not that it was filmed in the Ozarks but that it "looks" like the Ozarks in winter. At least a lot more than the older version. The earlier version did not even look like winter. IIRC
david58
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Visit here to learn more of filming locations in New Mexico: http://www.truegritmovie.com/#/main/story/settingsAndDesign
Major portions of the film were done on location in Texas, particularly well done was the town scene, but New Mexico was definitely in the mix.
Superior movie: superior casting, acting, photography, music, and screenplay. And the 13-year-old was awesome!
I'd want Rooster on my side in a fight, no matter which of the two movies! So well done, I only caught myself thinking of the original once - I feel like the greatest line in movies is Rooster's response to Lucky Ned's taunt: "Fill your hands....!" I liked Wayne's delivery a little bit (a really leeetle bit) better.
Wonderful film!
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Nailoth,
I reread my post, I'm sorry if you don't agree with me, or if it offends you. I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. Thank you for the insult. BTW I did sit and watch the whole movie.
RB
I reread my post, I'm sorry if you don't agree with me, or if it offends you. I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. Thank you for the insult. BTW I did sit and watch the whole movie.
RB
walker944
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Saw the movie on Christmas Eve. Was quite skeptical going into the theater. All skepticism was gone by the time the credits rolled. Very well acted & directed movie. The film scene sequence stayed very true to the original, with some diviations. I really like the rewrite of the script for the dugout cabin scene. Did not need to see fingers chopped off again (thought of Dennis Hopper during that scene). Thought the young girl did a much better/more believable job than the original girl (Kim Darby). Very interesting additional story telling at the end of the movie.
Those are my opinions and thoughts! Will definitely get it when it goes to DVD/BlueRay.
Those are my opinions and thoughts! Will definitely get it when it goes to DVD/BlueRay.
nwilliams
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I just saw True Grit yesterday and I couldn't have been more impressed with it! One of the best movies I've seen in years and by far the best movie of 2010.
I work at a hotel here in Santa Fe and most of the cast and crew stayed with us for a couple months while they filmed True Grit and they were a great group, so I was very excited to see this movie for that fact alone.
On a side note John Wayne's grandson Brendan Wayne stayed at the hotel for a few months while they were filming the new movie Cowboys and Aliens, he's a great guy and it was cool just to meet someone related to the Duke.
I work at a hotel here in Santa Fe and most of the cast and crew stayed with us for a couple months while they filmed True Grit and they were a great group, so I was very excited to see this movie for that fact alone.
On a side note John Wayne's grandson Brendan Wayne stayed at the hotel for a few months while they were filming the new movie Cowboys and Aliens, he's a great guy and it was cool just to meet someone related to the Duke.
nalioth
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True Grit (2010) is based off of the novel by Charles Portis, and not the 1969 movie with John Wayne.walker944 said:
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