True Grit (1969)

[The Ringo Kid]

I thought the same thing, then I learned they are the guys who did O Brother Where Art Thou? which in some ways was a good movie, and other ways it wasn't.

Chester

Im kinda wondering if these guys will make a few movies and then move on-kinda like what happened to Golan-Globus, that were popular in the 1980's and early 1990's.

I THINK I have heard of the title you mention above, but if so, I know nothing about it.

[DukePilgrim]

The only two films that I can recall seeing of the Coen Brothers and they were both highly recommended to me were Fargo and Miller's Crossing. Fargo I didnt think was that good and Miller's Crossing was way too slow. The best part was Albert Finney with the tommy gun.

I think they are the "luvvies" favourites in the way Brando and Kubrick were hyped.

Ringo, I think Elvis in the role Le Boeuf in True Grit was a strong possibility as Wallis and Colonel Parker had business relationship but by that time Elvis was fed up with movies after the dross he has churned out and the Colonel fought over money and billing so it came to nothing.

I have also heard that Elvis was considered for the Ricky Nelson role in Rio Bravo but I think that was wiped out by other commitments and his induction into the army.


Mike

[Stumpy]

The only two films that I can recall seeing of the Coen Brothers and they were both highly recommended to me were Fargo and Miller's Crossing. Fargo I didnt think was that good

Today I rented and viewed the latest "highly recommended" Coen Brothers offering, "No Country For Old Men", starring Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin and some Spaniard I've never heard of named Javier Bardem. It won four Oscars, including best picture. It wasn't what I would call a bad movie, though the plot had more holes than a sieve. Not sure I would have voted it best picture though.

[gt12pak]

Today I rented and viewed the latest "highly recommended" Coen Brothers offering, "No Country For Old Men", starring Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin and some Spaniard I've never heard of named Javier Bardem. It won four Oscars, including best picture. It wasn't what I would call a bad movie, though the plot had more holes than a sieve. Not sure I would have voted it best picture though.

I almost rented that one today myself but decided to wait and see what others had to say about it. Stumpy, would you recommend a rental?

[Hondo Duke Lane]

I almost rented that one today myself but decided to wait and see what others had to say about it. Stumpy, would you recommend a rental?

If you are a Coen Brothers fan, then I recommend the movie. It is not a favorite of mine, and I own a lot of movies, but will not own this one. It is violent movie, and sometimes hard to follow, but fortunately it does come together after a while, and the story sort of comes together before it goes crazy again. Just a twisted movie like Coen Brothers movies are. And I agree with Jim that it would not be my best picture pick on the Oscar nod.

Cheers Hondo

[Stumpy]

I almost rented that one today myself but decided to wait and see what others had to say about it. Stumpy, would you recommend a rental?

Save your money - I think you'd be disappointed and quite puzzled by a lot of the plot holes (and there are dozens), not to mention the much-less-than-satisfying ending. I figure in a few months, you'll be able to buy the disc for little or nothing.

In the meantime, you might want to read some of the viewer comments on the IMDB site. Though many are highly laudatory, there are just as many that trash it in no uncertain terms.

Like I said, it wasn't what I'd call a bad movie - I just don't understand how it won the Oscar for best picture. I guess the Hollyweird bigwigs figured it was the brothers' time.

[Johnc]

Hopefully. as has been said, they will give the film another name, as I would not like people thinking they are re-doing Dukes fine film

[dukefan1]

This is a movie that is in the top ten favorites of most fans. The only movie he won an Academy Award for, and well deserved. Here is my copy of the award program from the Awards show on April 7, 1970 and part of the page with the nominations listed. Not bad company to be up against, in my opinion.

Mark

[rooster250]

A littlte but I feel the Duke was robbed of an oscar in "Red River" and "The sands of iwo jima" but definitely got his due in this movie. First Duke movie I saw, one of my favorites of all time

[luckynedpepper]

does anyone know if a 40th anniversary special DVD of True Grit is in the pipeline ?
if there is one due out i would hope there are plenty of extras on there ie: Duke's oscar win and speech,movie locations etc.
thanks for any help

[DukePilgrim]

does anyone know if a 40th anniversary special DVD of True Grit is in the pipeline ?
if there is one due out i would hope there are plenty of extras on there ie: Duke's oscar win and speech,movie locations etc.
thanks for any help

Any word of a special edition?

Mike

[luckynedpepper]

true grit is my favourite duke film.it has the best name for a villain/bad-guy ever in lucky ned pepper ( my member name !! ). the scenery is just superb,good story and decent enough supporting cast. i give it 5 out of 5.
rooster cogburn is still a good film but not true grit class so i give it 4 out of 5

[SXViper]

I am pretty sure they just came out with a new version for True Grit. Here is the link from Deep Discount:

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewprod...uctId=10068297

Not sure what the extra's are though.

[DukePilgrim]

Hi Todd

Thanks for the link

Seems the extras are trade secrets but after some digging I found a list of them

Features:
Commentary by Jeb Rosebrook, Bob Baze Bell and J. Stuart Rosebrook
True Writing
Working with the Duke
Aspen Gold: Locations of True Grit
The Law and The Lawless
Theatrical Trailer

The DVD is selling for as little as $3-$5.00

I found this quote from a previous post on this thread

I too bought the special collectors edition and was slightly disappointed. I haven't listened to the commentary track yet, but the other special features were perhaps sub par. I say this only because the documentaries total forty minutes or less and to re-buy a movie that I already own for that seems a little lame. What I really wish is that they had done a huge trumped up version like Rio Bravo and the Searchers.

No doubt if I buy this version a new super doper version will be unveiled!!!


Mike

[William T Brooks]

Duke was His Best as a Actor in "True Grit" Because He was Nothing Like the Man He played "Rooster !"
Chilibill