ALL-TIME CLASSIC MOVIE FAVOURITES – TRUE GRIT (2010)

 

“True Grit” is a Western drama, screenplay written by Joel and Ethan Coen from the novel by Charles Portis and Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.

 

The story of a stubborn 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) who sets out to capture hired hand Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), following the murder of her father.

After settling her father’s affairs, she enlists the help of tough, drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to track down her father's murderer in Indian Territory.

Despite his shortcomings Mattie identifies him as a man with “true grit,” and insists on accompanying Cogburn and they are joined by an arrogant self-important Texas Ranger, LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) who also has a claim on Cheyney for murdering a Senator.

It becomes apparent that their fugitive has taken up with a gang of outlaws led by Lucky Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper) and the unlikely trio find danger and surprises on the journey, and each has their “grit” truly tested.

Dakin Matthews, Paul Rae, Roy Lee Jones, Ed Corbin, Domhnall Gleeson and as the 40-Year-Old Mattie Elizabeth Marvel, among others make up a very able supporting cast.