However, he fell for theatre after playing a part in a school production of "A Streetcar named Desire". He has recently seen a massive surge in his career, finding well-known roles such as a policeman, a hunter, and the President of the United States.īorn February 12, 1968, Brolin was initially against the lifestyle of the entertainment business, in light of his parents' divorce, and both of them being actors.
You guessed it, I am no fan of Matt Damon, I wish he would work with the Coen brothers more because he is great in True Grit.Rugged features and a natural charm have worked for Josh Brolin, the son of actor James Brolin. But, for me, the big surprise comes from Matt Damon who gives the performance of his career playing the unlickable Texas Ranger. Hailee Steinfeld gives a powerful performance as Mattie and narrates the story beautifully. The collaboration between the brothers and Bridges results in possibly one of the best performances you will ever see.Īll of the supporting cast is outstanding, Josh Brolin plays Tom Chaney the killer of Mattie Ross's Father. Jeff Bridges who had worked with the brothers in The Big Lebowski takes on the role played by John Wayne – Rooster Cogburn. True Grit exceeds expectation in this part. The story is the focus, executed in a classic nostalgic way with just the right blend of violence.Īnother thing that stands out in any Coen Brothers film, is their capacity to generate amazing performances from the cast. Surprisingly though their version of True Grit is much more accessible to the audience. No Country for Old Men is a great example of this. But there is a catch, many of their films are incredibly violent with unsettling dark humor woven through the scenes.
#Cast of true grit movie#
They are without a doubt, one of the best movie makers of our generation. Now as a fan of the Coen Brothers, I was extremely excited to see this movie. In fact, almost every character is filthy with rotten teeth creating a brutally realistic feel. Seems like he is soaked in booze, a saddle sore grizzly of a man broken by the years. This character is so authentic, you can almost smell him through the screen. Well, you guessed it, the Rooster Cogburn we see in the 2010 version of True Grit is much closer to the man in the book. Very much a Hollywood version of the brutal man that Charles Portis created. For instance, he wore a hairpiece and a corset. But it is fair to say that Wayne's Cogburn was different from the character portrayed in the book.
He went on to win an Academy Award for his performance of Marshall Rooster Cogburn and is noted as one of his biggest roles. John Wayne starred in the first screen adaptation of the True Grit, released in 1969. Accompanied by a Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, Their journey exposes them to the wilds of the country and each other. Seeking vengeance for the murder of her father, she hires a U.S Marshall Rooster Cogburn to hunt down the killer. The story is narrated by a woman named Mattie Ross who tells a tale from her past. First published in 1968 and written by Charles Portis. True Grit is the screen adaptation of the great American novel of the same name.