I was a bit apprehensive about the new True Grit.I have long been a huge fan of John Wayne and have loved the Wayne version of True Grit . But unlike the first one which was in many ways a full blown Wayne western , the new one follows the book closer and has deep religious overtones.
I will not go into the story because the trailer gives it away and if you have seen the Wayne version , its basically a tale revenge . But the biggest difference was the use of the Bible , the talk of providence and unlike the first one , this one truly showed that pursuing vengeance can take a real toll. The characters were deeper , more serious in tone and showed a real element of what the wild west was like .
Plus not everything was perfectly tied up into a story book ending,much like real life. Even in Matties good intentions of bringing her fathers killer to justice , by allowing it to move from justice to revenge, it cost her much. It framed the rest of her life . For Marshall Cogburn (played to perfection by Jeff Bridges) it is journey of redemption in how his character grows from a uncaring , foul , self important drunkard , to one that cares for Mattie , as he develops a fatherly care for her. Its rough and callous , but it plays out real.
This was a wonderful surprise .Plus the use of a religious theme that penetrated the whole movie was a welcome surprise as well . This in one I will gladly purchase and place next to the Dukes version.
Verse Of The Day :
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
(Romans 12:19 ESV)
1 comment:
It must be good, if you're going to place it next to John Wayne's. Have you told your father, yet? Good luck with that. Love you, Mrs Reg
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