A Classic Western
If there's something to be said for classicism, it's certainly proved in Joel and Ethan Coen's 2010 Western drama True Grit. The adventure begins in 19th century Arkansas, where 14 year old tough-as- nails cowgirl Maddie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) sets out to avenge her father's murder at the hands of outlaw Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin). With the most relentless local bounty hunter by her side in Reuben J. Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), she is determined to bring justice to her cause.
Complications arise when the pair cross paths with the hotshot LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), a Texas Ranger who is confidently taking aim at the same man. After a series of alliances and realignments Maddie finds herself face-to-face with Chaney; her quivery hand clutching a silver pistol and her mind wrestling with the most important decision yet.
True Grit is a more than worthy successor to it's 1969 predecessor, as the Coen Brothers have followed more strictly the original 1968 novel by Charles Portis. The retention of the female narrator gives the plot an intimate personal aspect, encouraging the audience to root for Maddie throughout her adventure.
Hailee Steinfeld is a surprisingly mature newcomer to the screen, holding her own next to the incomparable talents of Bridges and Damon. With cowboys, outlaws, gun fights and plenty of hard boiled dialogue, True Grit is a classically made conventional western, whose brilliantly raw cinematography transports the audience to the dusty plains of the old west; a land of revenge, passion and grit.
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Details
Release date
February 24, 2011 (South Korea)
Country of origin
United States
Official sites
Official FacebookOfficial site (France)
Language
English
Also known as
True Grit
Filming locations
Buena Vista Ranch, New Mexico, USA
Production companies
Paramount PicturesSkydance MediaScott Rudin Productions
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Box office
Budget
$38,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
$171,243,005
Opening weekend US & Canada
$24,830,443Dec 26, 2010
Gross worldwide
$252,276,927
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Technical specs
Runtime
1 hour 50 minutes
Color
Color
Sound mix
SDDSDTSDolby Digital
Aspect ratio
2.35 : 1
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