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The Big Picture The Coen Brothers have made a name for themselves by effortlessly moving between genres, taking traditional narrative structures, and injecting them with their signature ironic snark. They've often been accused of having a condescending cruelty towards their characters, willing to subject them to horrifying turns at the drop of a hat the way a kid fries an ant with a magnifying glass.
Release Date December 22, 2010 Director Ethan Coen , Joel Coen Cast Jeff Bridges , Matt Damon , Josh Brolin , Barry Pepper , Hailee Steinfeld , Paul Rae Runtime 110 Main Genre Adventure What is 'True Grit' About? Mattie Ross is determined to find Tom Chaney , the man who robbed and killed her father. She won't rest until he faces justice, and she needs an experienced lawman to help her.
The Coens' Affection For Unlikable People Shines In 'True Grit' The original John Wayne film functioned largely as yet another variation on Wayne's mythologized stature as a movie star, propping him up as an aging icon going for one last ride. The film's gleeful celebrates Wayne as the old man who's still got it, with the film underlining moments that emphasize how out of shape he is while still able to get the job done.
The Coens' Approach Emphasizes Comedy and Craft For the Better Close While the Coens have never stuck to one type of story, it's fair to say that a streak of black comedy runs through all of their films, and True Grit is no exception.
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