True Grit (2010)

I'm still surprised how many people do not realize this movie is a remake.  John Wayne played this role originally, in 2 different movies in the late 1960s and early 1970s.  Jeff Bridges does a most worthy job.

Thanks to the genius Cohen brothers, the movies are very different even though the story is the same.  I actually think this new version is better.  Forgive Duke.

Matt Damon and Barry Pepper are almost unrecognizable in their roles here, and both do a great job.  This story has so few characters, each moment on screen is precious.  Everyone did a fantastic job.

This is a dark period comedy indeed, and not everyone will appreciate how things unfold.  But I believe this is a faithful retelling of the story.

Watch it with someone who has a strong sense of justice.