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True Grit

True Grit, a second film adaptation of a 1968 novel by Charles Portis (the first film adaptation was the 1969 Western starring John Wayne), certainly doesn't disappoint. Joel and Ethan Coen hit home with this box office success, which portrays the simple yet brutally rough life of the Old West. This story takes place in a small Arkansas town and follows the life of an intelligent, cunning 14-year old girl named Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld). Prior to when the story begins, Mattie Ross's narration explains the circumstances that led to her predicament. The main protagonist, Mattie Ross, hires a gritty and unrefined U.S. marshall, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), to hunt down and arrest her father's killer, Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin). They soon learn that Tom Chaney was last seen fleeing into hostile Choctaw Indian territory. Before they depart, Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), who had been pursuing Chaney for several months for a murder in Texas, also joins them. The group of three then departs into the Choctaw territory, in search of the villainous Tom Chaney.
        Although this was a great movie, I thought it could have had a better ending. It's a very thought-provoking, fast-paced movie (110 minutes), but the trite ending felt rushed and empty.But aside from this one diappointment, I emphatically enjoyed this film. It topped the weekend box-office, grossing $15 million over Little Fockers and Season of the Witch. This movie was also critically acclaimed, receiving a 95% rating on the movie review site Rotten Tomatoes. This is a must-see movie, and I definitely recommend it to anyone that enjoys a well-written Western with great acting on all accounts.