Jeff bridges was nominated for an oscar for this coen brothers remake of the. Fourteenyearold mattie ross hailee steinfeld joins an aging u. Bridges doesnt have the archetypal stature of the duke. Jan 07, 2019 if youre looking for a jeff bridges film to watch with your teens or your superheroloving husband on movie night, this is your best bet. Saddle up with jeff bridges in true grit this june.
Check out the official true grit 2010 trailer starring jeff bridges. Feb 25, 2012 rooster jeff bridges takes on ned pepper barry pepper and his henchmen in a climatic oneonfour showdown. The coen brothers new western, true grit, with jeff bridges. Jeff bridges mag dan wel vuiler over komen, john wayne komt veel strenger en. The remake with jeff bridges, is, in my opinion among he best western movies ever made. It is an adaptation of charles portis 1968 novel of the same name, and stars hailee steinfeld as mattie ross and jeff bridges as deputy u. Dec 22, 2010 jeff bridges as rooster cogburn intrue grit the coen brothers make two kinds of movies. True grit ethan coen, joel coen, jeff bridges, matt damon. True grit interviews with jeff bridges, hailee steinfeld, josh brolin and barry pepper by jake hamilton. Movies mailing list to receive updates on movies, tvseries and news of top movies.
Jun 08, 2011 but even though he grew up in the heart of hollywood society, jeff bridges, 61, never met the legendary john wayne. Weve got our hands on the track list of the soundtrack of true grit, the upcoming remake movie directed by the coen brothers and starring jeff bridges, matt damon, josh brolin, and hailee steinfeld. The role would later become the host for another oscar nomination when jeff bridges embodied the character in the coen brothers appropriately grittier adaptation of the novel. Feb 10, 2011 jeff bridges now takes the wayne role of reuben rooster cogburn, a fat, boozy, old guy with an eyepatch in late 19thcentury arkansas, who after a rackety career of gunslinging and soldiering is. With john wayne, kim darby, glen campbell, jeremy slate. Mattie ross hailee steinfeld, is determined to avenge her fathers blood by capturing tom chaney josh brolin, the man who shot and killed him for two pieces of gold. It is the second adaptation of charles portis 1968 novel of the same name, which was previously filmed in 1969. Sticking more closely to the source material than the 1969 feature adaptation starring western icon john wayne, the coens true grit tells the story from the young girls perspective, and re. Dec 27, 2010 that said, the essential hook of the new true grit is, and always was, the sheer curiosity factor of wanting to see jeff bridges, in his bornagain middleaged movie star prime, take on the role. True grit star jeff bridges talks about the movie remake. Released december 22nd, 2010, true grit stars jeff bridges, matt damon, josh brolin, barry pepper the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of 80 out of 100 on. But as rooster cogburn doesnt have an eye to spare, the movie needs to ask if their death quest is worth the risk. Jan 17, 2020 the role would later become the host for another oscar nomination when jeff bridges embodied the character in the coen brothers appropriately grittier adaptation of the novel. After an outlaw named tom chaney josh brolin murders her father, feisty 14yearold farm girl mattie ross hailee steinfeld hires rooster cogburn jeff bridges, a boozy, triggerhappy lawman.
But he has here, i believe, an equal screen presence. True grit is a 2010 american revisionist western film directed, written, produced, and edited by the coen brothers and executive produced by steven spielberg. Judging by the hints and references hidden in the movie, especially in the. Dec 22, 2010 read the true grit movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Metaphorically, the fissure in the rocks is a pit she has. Mar 26, 20 the new true grit, close but no cigar, rooster and the rat, john wayne duration. After decades as a top boxoffice draw, john wayne was finally given a best actor oscar for his portrayal of rooster cogburn. Jeff bridges was nominated for an oscar for this coen brothers remake of the 1969 john wayne film. Her father has died at the hands of the coward tom chaney josh brolin, and she needs someone to bring chaney back, dead or alive. Jeff bridges, hallie stansfield true grit, 2010 the symbolism of the snake bite and rescue mirror the journey of revenge and redemption. True grit is a 2010 american western film written and directed by the coen brothers. Crazy heart 2009 the fisher king 1991 aacta international awards. This version stars hailee steinfeld as mattie ross and jeff bridges as u.
Much is fine in true grit, including typically impeccable dustywestern cinematography by roger deakins. The film is based on a novel of the same name, written by charles portis and released in 1968. True grit combines action, humor, suspense, fascinating characters, and spectacular landscapes into a movie that celebrates a unique mythology in u. Feb 25, 2012 sticking more closely to the source material than the 1969 feature adaptation starring western icon john wayne, the coens true grit tells the story from the young girls perspective, and reteams. The fargo directors version of true grit starred bridges alongside hailee steinfeld, matt damon, josh brolin, and barry pepper. True grit 99 movie clip bold talk for a oneeyed fat man. My dad took me to the theater to see it on the big screen when it premiered. True grit 19 movie clip a man with true grit 2010 hd. True grit jeff bridges matt damon hailee steinfeld ethan coen joel coen.
It follows the book very closely and the musical soundtrack built around. Mattie ross hailee steinfeld, is determined to avenge her fathers. The coen brothers new western, true grit, with jeff. Hes playing the jeff bridges role or, more properly, the role created in the enduring novel by charles. Jeff bridges had not worked with joel and ethan coen since the beloved the big lebowski in 1998. Marshal and a texas ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her fathers murderer in indian territory. Marshal and a texas ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her. See who they starred with and what they are working on now. Based on charles portis novel which also inspired the john wayne movie of the same name true grit is narrated by mattie ross hailee steinfeld, whom viewers meet when shes 14. Dec 21, 2010 in the coen brothers true grit, jeff bridges is not playing the john wayne role.
The son of actor performerp3198lloyd bridges lloydbridges, jeff bridges made his screen bow as a petulant infant in the arms of his reallife mother, dorothy, in the 1950 performerp28623jane greerjanegreer melodrama. Sticking more closely to the source material than the 1969 feature adaptation starring western icon john wayne, the coens true grit tells the. Now, as his oscarnominated performance in last years true grit comes to. Jeff bridges now takes the wayne role of reuben rooster cogburn, a fat, boozy, old guy with an eyepatch in late 19thcentury arkansas, who after a rackety career of gunslinging and. But even though he grew up in the heart of hollywood society, jeff bridges, 61, never met the legendary john wayne.
Rooster cogburn, along with matt damon, josh brolin, and barry pepper. That said, the essential hook of the new true grit is, and always was, the sheer curiosity factor of wanting to see jeff bridges, in his bornagain middleaged moviestar prime, take on the role. Roger deakins in true grit 2010 jeff bridges and hailee steinfeld in true grit. In the full coen brother style, true grit is an incredible looking film with great acting performances, a tense screenplay and unforgiving action, and its hard not to make. Talking true grit and jeff bridges with the coen brothers. John wayne shows his tough side, but theres also a few heartfelt moments and just the right amount of humor.
See the full list of true grit cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Feb, 2018 one of the greatest films ever made see more ideas about true grit, great films and true grit movie. Rooster jeff bridges takes on ned pepper barry pepper and his henchmen in a climatic oneonfour showdown. Joel coen, jeff bridges and ethan coen on the set of true grit. With jeff bridges, matt damon, hailee steinfeld, josh brolin. John wayne was famous for his toughguy western roles, and who else would spring to mind when casting the second reincarnation of charles portis novel but jeff bridges. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. True grit is a powerful story of vengeance and valor set in an unforgiving and unpredictable frontier where justice is simple and mercy is rare. Feb 25, 2012 fourteenyearold mattie ross hailee steinfeld joins an aging u. There are so many good actors in this movie and so many memorable moments. Read the true grit movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies.
It is the second adaptation of charles portis 1968 novel of the same name, which was previously filmed in 1969 starring john wayne. The film has an excellent cast of actors including jeff bridges. Jeff bridges also does a great job playing a role made famous by john wayne. Paramount pictures to hear joel and ethan coen tell it, the making of their new movie, true grit, which comes out on. True grit 99 movie clip bold talk for a oneeyed fat. Much is admirable, or diverting, especially when bridges and. Much is admirable, or diverting, especially when bridges and damon. In the coen brothers true grit, jeff bridges is not playing the john wayne role. Hes playing the jeff bridges role or, more properly, the role. Jeff bridges as rooster cogburn intrue grit the coen brothers make two kinds of movies. Girded by strong performances from jeff bridges, matt damon, and newcomer hailee steinfeld, and lifted by some of the coens most finely tuned, unaffected work, true grit is a worthy companion to. True grit is a 2010 film directed and written by ethan coen and joel coen, also known as the coen brothers.
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