True Hit

Following the murder of her father, a 14 year old girl hires an old US Marshal who has "true grit" to help her track down her father's killer in order to bring justice. Along the way, they meet a Texas Ranger. And the posse of three travel through deserts to find a killer. Based the novel True Grit by Charles Portis.

I think this is my first Western film. Wasn't sure what to make of it, but it's been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, so I decided to see what all the hype was about.

Jeff Bridges is even more badass than I originally thought he was! He portrays the Marshal as a man with a tough exterior, a drunkard at times, downright stubborn, and hard to strike a deal with. He is very convincing while doing so. I admit, I disliked his character at first, but I think a strong character like his like a strong cheese... It's an acquired taste. You grow to like it. I don't want to give too much away, but I ended up loving him towards the end.

A performance that I'd really like to praise is by newcomer Hailee Steinfeld. A 14 year old that shows a lot of promise in the industry. Like her character, she is also 14. She plays a very head strong young lady who has plans to avenge her father's murder. Her character's persistence and stubbornness is positively endearing, as she shows that she is passionate about only one thing. I hope to see Hailee in more movies. She has a bright future ahead of her.

While generally, I wouldn't pick a Western film to watch, I'm glad I chose to give True Grit a try. It broadened my horizons, and even exceeded my expectations. I'll admit though, I may or may not have fallen asleep after the first half. In my defense, I was exceptionally tired. BUT if I hadn't, the movie would have had more of an effect on me. And I liked it. Jus' sayin.