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Title: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: InformationGeek on June 14, 2011, 09:52:30 PM That Nostalgia Critic fellow did another one of these Old Vs. New on True Grit and I thought it would be fun to dicuss.
http://blip.tv/nostalgiacritic/nostalgia-critic-old-vs-new-true-grit-5275831 (http://blip.tv/nostalgiacritic/nostalgia-critic-old-vs-new-true-grit-5275831) The decision maybe constroversial, but hey, it's his opinion and at least he backs it up with his own explaination. So, breaking it down into the following: + Best Mattie + Best Rooster Cogburn + Best Supporting Cast + Best Villians + Best Story What movie would you pick over the other? Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: Criswell on June 15, 2011, 10:46:42 PM I'd pick the original. Mostly because I like classic westerns and I consider it one of the best from the late 60s. I did seriously love the Coen Brothers adaptation as well, but I don't think it has the charm the original does. Also i'd add the music from the 1969 version is a lot more memorable than the music from the newer one. Ill admit the supporting cast in the new one is much better. Glen Campbell from the original is a pretty lousy actor, and Kim Darby I wasn't too found of. John Wayne's presence is what really makes the original, and the direction of the Coen's is what make the new one.
I don't really see his opinion as controversial. I've heard the same opinion many times. Bottom line - Two great westerns made in two different styles. But like the NC said, they are both great movies. Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: indianasmith on June 16, 2011, 12:39:44 AM i don't remember the original very well - I haven't seen it in many, many years - but I just got done watching the remake and enjoyed it thoroughly . . . except for the music over the closing credits. That has to be the WORST rendition of "Leaning On the Everlasting Arms" I have EVER heard in my life!! (And trust me, in a lifetime of attending small Baptist churches, I have heard some LOUSY singers!!!)
Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: AndyC on June 16, 2011, 02:06:32 AM i don't remember the original very well - I haven't seen it in many, many years - but I just got done watching the remake and enjoyed it thoroughly . . . except for the music over the closing credits. That has to be the WORST rendition of "Leaning On the Everlasting Arms" I have EVER heard in my life!! (And trust me, in a lifetime of attending small Baptist churches, I have heard some LOUSY singers!!!) Pretty much the same here. Don't remember much about the original, except that I liked it. Really enjoyed the new one. I don't see a need to choose one over the other. Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: Hammock Rider on June 17, 2011, 10:41:52 AM John Wayne's presence is what really makes the original, and the direction of the Coen's is what make the new one. Bottom line - Two great westerns made in two different styles. But like the NC said, they are both great movies. This is pretty much how I felt. Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: The Burgomaster on June 21, 2011, 03:53:40 PM + Best Mattie - I'd say this is pretty close. A virtual tie.
+ Best Rooster Cogburn - John Wayne. But Jeff Bridges is one of the few actors who could have pulled off the remake. Close call, but I give it to the Duke. + Best Supporting Cast - Original. Hey, Dennis Freakin' Hopper was in it! + Best Villians - Slight edge to the original. + Best Story - I think the remake was darker and and the ending was more of a bummer, so I'll give this category to the remake. Overall, reasonably close. But I'll declare the original the winner. Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: Kaseykockroach on June 21, 2011, 04:03:15 PM What, no Blazing Saddles or Son of Paleface? :P
At least he mentioned The Searchers. -shrugs- Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: Nightowl on June 21, 2011, 10:03:12 PM Nothing can beat the duke.
Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: Vik on August 06, 2011, 02:58:13 AM I feel the new True Grit is way better.
Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: Flick James on August 25, 2011, 02:30:56 PM I finally watched the new one last night and have to say I agree with most of the comments. I would say I every-so-slightly side with John Wayne version, due to it's classic status mostly, but they're both fine films. I liked the girl in this one better though. I bought her character a little more.
Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: tracy on September 03, 2011, 12:48:54 PM As a huge fan of John Wayne I have to say that the new one simply didn't hold a candle to the original. In fact,the only reason I went to see it is because I really like Jeff Bridges. However,I was even more disappointed than I expected to be.
Title: Re: Old Vs. New: True Grit Post by: alandhopewell on September 03, 2011, 12:54:16 PM About the only thing I liked about the remake over the original was that Mattie's dialogue wasn't as painful to listen to.
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