Very often in the past, my nephews Paul and Connor will spend Thanksgiving and Christmas night at the movies with me. We continued our tradition by seeing True Grit tonight. Since they were born well after the movie was first released in 1969, neither had seen the John Wayne version. I did see the first True Grit but honestly don't remember if I saw it at the movie theater and/or on television. Either way, it has been a long time. It was no surprise to see that the movie theater in Branford was well attended, we got just about the last three seats together.
The western had humor, some violence, wonderful scenery and well worth seeing on the big screen. My nephews (who are in twenties) reported that they really enjoyed the movie and thought it was good. I liked and recommend it but I was a little less enthusiastic in my response. Jeff Bridges was excellent in the part of Rooster Cogburn, it would realistic to think he will be nominated for an Oscar. The entire cast performed well, and Matt Damon was a very likable Texas Ranger. The actress who played Maddie was a newcomer to me but her part may very well do for her what Maddie Ross did for Kim Darby. I would green light
this movie, it is an enjoyable way to spend part of a cold winter vacation day.
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