True Grit

( The Coen Brothers 2010 remake)

One of the best films, I have seen in a long time. There are very few comments I have to make. I enjoyed an actual window on the past. The langague and scenary where wonderful. This is why the defining genre of American art remains the Western.

The two bounty hunters. LeBouef, and Rooster, were both veterans of the C.S.A one, a soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia. The other served with Quadril. We are quite clearly South of the Mason Dixon here. This is hinted at, rather then shown in prospect.

I was reminded of Dickens, when the girl, is offered a coffin to sleep in at the undertakers. Oliver twist!
14 years old, was old enough to steal to consider stealing a kiss, but was not old enough to drink coffee. I learn from wikipedia, that the original had more of a relationship between laBouef and Rooster

Despite, the distance in time, and space from the the BOSWASH corridor A threat of a lawsuit, is what keeps the locals on their toes. Its J,K Simmons, playing the little girls lawyer



Very enjoyable. Do yourself a service, and see this film