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spencer958spencer958 Louisville, KY Posts: 279
edited February 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Just saw an extended trailer for this and it looks great. I know it's another remake but the Coen Bros have made some great films. Anyone else excited for this?
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  • KM43590KM43590 Posts: 298
    I'm counting the days! I'm gonna break out the old VHS with John Wayne this week, it's been far too long.
  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    Love everything they do (the Coens). Can't wait to see this one.
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  • spencer958spencer958 Louisville, KY Posts: 279
    KM43590 wrote:
    I'm counting the days! I'm gonna break out the old VHS with John Wayne this week, it's been far too long.

    My dad loves old Westerns. He hasn't been to the movies in at least 10 years if not longer. On Thanksgiving the trailer came on and he said "when you go see that give me a call".
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I love the Coen brothers and my grandfather loves westerns. Can't wait.
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  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    spencer958 wrote:
    KM43590 wrote:
    I'm counting the days! I'm gonna break out the old VHS with John Wayne this week, it's been far too long.

    My dad loves old Westerns. He hasn't been to the movies in at least 10 years if not longer. On Thanksgiving the trailer came on and he said "when you go see that give me a call".
    can i go with you guys?
    i just watched the trailer, looks like a great flick.

    i just got on netflicks and am looking for john wayne films :)
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  • spencer958spencer958 Louisville, KY Posts: 279
    chadwick wrote:
    spencer958 wrote:
    KM43590 wrote:
    I'm counting the days! I'm gonna break out the old VHS with John Wayne this week, it's been far too long.

    My dad loves old Westerns. He hasn't been to the movies in at least 10 years if not longer. On Thanksgiving the trailer came on and he said "when you go see that give me a call".
    can i go with you guys?
    i just watched the trailer, looks like a great flick.

    i just got on netflicks and am looking for john wayne films :)

    I'll meet you there! :lol:
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    im a bit weary. my father is a huge john wayne fan and so i grew up with his movies. rio bravo is one of my fave films. i still recall the first time i saw wayne die in a film. i couldnt quite believe it. my father didnt warn me and i thought he was invincible. anyhoo... coen bros scare me a little cause afterall theyre remaking a classic. but i do love coen films so...

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    Can't wait for this.
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  • adam42381adam42381 Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,515
    The wife and I saw True Grit yesterday and we both thought it was excellent. I thought the storyline was great (never saw the original movie) and the acting was top notch. As usual, the Coen brothers did not disappoint in any way. I would highly recommend seeing this film. 9/10
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,355
    Definitely want to see this!

    Not a huge western movie fan, but this looks damn good and getting great reviews. Also saw the last half of the original on TCM the other night. Lot of big actors in that movie like Dennis Hopper, Robert DuVall, Glenn Campbell and of course John Wayne. The girl who played Mattie looked a lot like Justin Bieber though (ok mainly cuz of the hair :lol: )
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  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    My dad and I are going to see this next week.
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,417
    Yeah i'm def gonna see this one this weekend i love the Original so it will be nice to compare ..
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    my dad is the biggest john wayne fan... he is not pleased

    no matter how good it is, remakes are stupid

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  • rriversrrivers Posts: 3,698
    I saw it the other night. I thought it was good, but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. I thought it needed a couple of more action scenes and I thought the climax was rushed.

    Kilgore, your thoughts about remakes are interesting. I'm ok with a remake if it's done well. I read in Bill Simmons' column today that Gene Siskel said why do they remake good movies? They should only remake bad ones.
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    rrivers wrote:
    Kilgore, your thoughts about remakes are interesting.
    thank you
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  • adam42381adam42381 Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,515
    Kilgore_Trout wrote:
    my dad is the biggest john wayne fan... he is not pleased

    no matter how good it is, remakes are stupid

    duke > dude
    This isn't a remake at all. They went back to the original book and wrote a new screenplay. It shouldn't be derivative of the original film in any way.
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,200
    adam42381 wrote:
    Kilgore_Trout wrote:
    my dad is the biggest john wayne fan... he is not pleased

    no matter how good it is, remakes are stupid

    duke > dude
    This isn't a remake at all. They went back to the original book and wrote a new screenplay. It shouldn't be derivative of the original film in any way.

    What he said.

    And I have to say, for as good as John Wayne was, he pretty much performed the same way every time. Jeff Bridges, to me, is a much much more versatile actor.
  • MysteryTrainMysteryTrain Singapore Posts: 1,189
    It's only showing in my country next Jan/Feb, but I'm glad there's a Western out in the cinemas now. The greatest film genre ever!
  • jackrabbit slimjackrabbit slim Posts: 564
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    adam42381 wrote:
    Kilgore_Trout wrote:
    my dad is the biggest john wayne fan... he is not pleased

    no matter how good it is, remakes are stupid

    duke > dude
    This isn't a remake at all. They went back to the original book and wrote a new screenplay. It shouldn't be derivative of the original film in any way.

    What he said.

    And I have to say, for as good as John Wayne was, he pretty much performed the same way every time. Jeff Bridges, to me, is a much much more versatile actor.

    Are you crazy? The perfect western stars either John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. The dude? I don't think so.
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,200
    jackrabbit slim wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    adam42381 wrote:
    This isn't a remake at all. They went back to the original book and wrote a new screenplay. It shouldn't be derivative of the original film in any way.

    What he said.

    And I have to say, for as good as John Wayne was, he pretty much performed the same way every time. Jeff Bridges, to me, is a much much more versatile actor.

    Are you crazy? The perfect western stars either John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. The dude? I don't think so.

    I'm talking more than westerns here. Versatile. Key word here.
  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    edited December 2010
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    jackrabbit slim wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    And I have to say, for as good as John Wayne was, he pretty much performed the same way every time. Jeff Bridges, to me, is a much much more versatile actor.

    Are you crazy? The perfect western stars either John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. The dude? I don't think so.

    I'm talking more than westerns here. Versatile. Key word here.
    yah its a real shame john wayne never did a film of tron caliber :roll:

    though i'd say a white guy playing a mongol is pretty "versatile" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049092/ :lol:

    im seeing true grit tonight... i'll let y'all know what i think
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,200
    Kilgore_Trout wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    jackrabbit slim wrote:
    Are you crazy? The perfect western stars either John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. The dude? I don't think so.

    I'm talking more than westerns here. Versatile. Key word here.
    yah its a real shame john wayne never did a film of tron caliber :roll:

    though i'd say a white guy playing a mogol is pretty "versatile" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049092/ :lol:

    im seeing true grit tonight... i'll let y'all know what i think

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    And I think you meant mongol.
  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    Filmography - learn it.
    well well... someone must've taken an online course at community college

    whats the pension plan like with the blockbuster corporation?
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    I'm the first to admit when I've unfairly prejudged a movie... it was good

    great performances all around... especially the little girl

    like someone else already said, its always nice to see a new western... fun genre
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,200
    Glad to hear it was good. Now hopefully you can stop rubbing your vagina. :thumbup:
  • rriversrrivers Posts: 3,698
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    Glad to hear it was good. Now hopefully you can stop rubbing your vagina. :thumbup:

    This made me laugh.
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    Glad to hear it was good. Now hopefully you can stop rubbing your vagina. :thumbup:
    but it feels so good
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  • spencer958spencer958 Louisville, KY Posts: 279
    Just saw the movie today, we all loved it. Great performances. Hailee Steinfeld(the little girl)was outstanding. Hard to believe she was only 13 when they filmed.
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,240
    The film was cool. I loved the dialogue. Some very funny things said that if you did not pay close attention you missed.

    I thought the acting and hte script were great. the Cinamatography had some nice moments too, but overall i would not call it a great film. It was a good film though.
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  • rriversrrivers Posts: 3,698
    intodeep wrote:
    The film was cool. I loved the dialogue. Some very funny things said that if you did not pay close attention you missed.

    I thought the acting and hte script were great. the Cinamatography had some nice moments too, but overall i would not call it a great film. It was a good film though.

    I feel the same way. Enjoyed it a lot, but it was missing something to make it great.
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