Yes, it has been months since my last posting here. I've been waiting for a good enough reason. Today I found it.
I just saw the new film from the Coen brothers, True Grit, starring Jeff Bridges as one-eyed US Marshall Rooster Cogburn and an all-star cast. It is the best film of 2010, in my view.
If I gave out awards, I'd give the following to this extraordinary retelling of an American classic Western:
- Best Score by Carter Burwell
- Best Screenplay adapted from a book
- Best ensemble of actors including the young phenom Hailee Steinfield as the avenging 14 year old Matty Ross, Matt Damon as a stalwart Texas Ranger, Josh Brolin as the hunted killer Tom Chaney, and Barry Pepper as outlaw chief Lucky Ned Pepper.
- Best directors
- Best picture
My niece came along to see the film and had never seen a Western before. She loved True Grit and asked me what other Western is as good. I'm still thinking about that one.
Go see it.
