True Grit

We saw the new version of True Grit over the holidays. It was really well done and Jeff Bridges especially did an outstanding job. Although I don't usually admit it, I like the original movie with John Wayne, too. I did not even think about it once while I viewed the new one....except once during the scene in which Rooster puts the reins in his teeth and goes after the bad guys with both guns blazing. I did not recognize Matt Damon at first - his LeBoeuf character was interesting, and the young actress portraying Maddie Ross was strangely engaging. If you like westerns, and if you like the original movie, you should see this movie. I recommend it.