True Grit

I first thought, who would DARE to remake a John Wayne classic? After having seen this movie I have to say, Well Done!!!!!

I remembered the original, but not as well as I thought I did until this remake reminded me.  And then it did better than that by being a more realistic depiction.  That Jeff Bridges is not John Wayne is a blessing to this film, as he retained the Grit while eschewing the drunken-macho-buffoon persona that saddled the Duke's every performance.

The characters were spot-on, the action was brisk, and the dialog was quirky and engaging.  The film was also visually stunning, as to be expected from the Cohen brothers.