http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/12/movies/12grit.html
True Grit was a country western novel written in 1968, and was made into an old time western movie in 1969 starring John Wayne. Now, 41 years later, the Coen Brothers are at it again in directing another fantastic film. The new True Grit is starring Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, Matt Damon, and a upcoming acress Hailee Steinfeld as the 13-year-old Mattie Ross out to kill the man that killed her father. The film is due to come out before Christmas this holiday season.
The Coen brothers in this article are interviewed on the main points of the film, why did they wish to do this film, and the process by which they choose a young actress for the role of Mattie Ross. They have a lot to say, most of which is that they are not remaking the original movie, but creating an adaptation from the book. They have each read the book, as well as most of the cast, and they feel it speaks to them and is a very powerful novel.
This film is rated PG-13 and the Coen's plan on it bringing in quite the christmas crowd. Since the PG-13 rating, they can show what the young girl had to go through, by still keeping it clean enough for all members of the family.
In all honesty, I am a bit disappointed by the rating. I enjoy new western action dramas just as much as anyone else, such as the Coen's No Country for Old Men, and others such as There Will Be Blood and 3:10 to Yuma, but all of those greats capture their intensity with many aspects that a PG-13 movie can't.
I am still excited about the movie and will see it, but I do wish it were a rated R film.
Most everyone enjoys seeing movies. From my experiences, everyone does, especially Drew Harris. He does not see as many as he should, but I am sure that he will get to this one. It is the tale of a survivor, and Drew is defiantly a survivor.
Drew Harris is my Hero.
-B
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