I find this disturbing

[spartan933]

Some things should be untouched and left alone. To remake True Grit is a sin against humanity.

Wherever he is, I don't think the Duke is happy.

True Grit (2010)

 

[MarkM]

 

[flagtag]

NO WAY! Can't even compete!

 

[rmabrey]

Although Im not a fan of the idea, I think Jeff Bridges will do a good job, but my question is why this movie? True Grit wasnt even close to one of his best movies

 

[Limpy88]

good actor line up. Brolin, Damon, Bridges. should be good.

 

[dew409]

I can't believe the movie industry is completely out of original ideas. I have already watched it, with a legend in it. What's the point. Another one I won't pay 8.50 to see. JMHO.

 

[TopDog]

I'm against it, but some remakes have done well. I will see it when it comes out and wait to judge until then.

 

[geronimojoe85]

Fill your hand, you son of a B!+€H!

 

[Hawkeye]

Tend to agree with the OP, but I'll trust in the cast to do a good job. Can't say whether I'll see in in the theater or not, but probably on DVD if not.

I do agree that Hollywood seems to want to do remakes all too much!

Of course, some remakes of some of the Duke's best would not really be a bad thing. How about a remake of the Cavalry Trilogy?

 

[snapping turtle]

John Wayne would be OK with it. heck he's the DUKE,

Jeff bridges will do a great job as the drinking, smoking rooster.

 

[wtfd661]

Some things should be untouched and left alone. To remake True Grit is a sin against humanity.

Wherever he is, I don't think the Duke is happy.

True Grit (2010)

The DUKE is in Heaven and no he ain't happy about this sacrilege

NO WAY! Can't even compete!

Amen to this brother.

You don't remake perfection that had a legend in it.

 

[AXE835]

I'm 40 years old but I remember watching ALL of the Duke's movies with my Dad when I was growing up(every time they came on). No remake will EVER be right or even be close to being good enough!!! What the hell is Hollyweard thinking??

 

[Phil502]

No way I would see it at the show with Damon playing Glen Cambells part. I'll wait to years and see it on cable for "free".

 

[indianajoe]

Those Coen brothers can MAKE some movies, though.

 

[spartan933]

Those Coen brothers can MAKE some movies, though.

I grant you that. But, I am curious as to how Jeff Bridges will play this character. If he tries to play it like John Wayne, he will fail. Or, will this movie be made much more dark and serous? Either way, I am not happy.

 

[DHolder]

After seeing (not) the GARBAGE that has been offered to us for the last few years, re-makes are all they have. The block busters of the last decade are as dead as the Duke. If a movie cant be made that is two hours of special effects or T&A, Hollywood cant produce it. We are forced to watch as more films from the past become classics because of the poor quality on the big screen today.

 

[SSGSAD]

Although Im not a fan of the idea, I think Jeff Bridges will do a good job, but my question is why this movie? True Grit wasnt even close to one of his best movies

I agree, but it was HIS ONLY OSCAR !!!!!

 

[Lobo]

After seeing (not) the GARBAGE that has been offered to us for the last few years, re-makes are all they have. The block busters of the last decade are as dead as the Duke. If a movie cant be made that is two hours of special effects or T&A, Hollywood cant produce it. We are forced to watch as more films from the past become classics because of the poor quality on the big screen today.

I don't know that I'd call all of the movies of the last 10 years or so "garbage." There have been quite a few that I have enjoyed, with or without special effects or T&A. (Actually, I'm kind of fond of T&A. )

Some films from the last 10 years that weren't garbage (IMO):

Avatar (Story line was old, might not like the politics, but the sci-fi aspect was awesome. I saw it in IMAX, which was even more awesomer)
Star Trek (Really enjoyed the new actors and the inclusion of old Spock)
The Dark Knight (Christian Bale is good as Batman, and Heath Ledger was awesome as the Joker)
Gran Torino (Get off my lawn!)
3:10 to Yuma (Haven't seen the original, but enjoyed this one)
Hitch (I like JLo. So sue me. )
Man on Fire
Pirates of the Caribbean
Open Range (LOVE this movie, even though Kevin Costner is in it )
Goldmember (Yeah, baby!)
The Bourne movies
We Were Soldiers
Blackhawk Down
Training Day
Enemy at the Gates
Gladiator
The Patriot
Remember the Titans

Anyway, I'll probably go see True Grit. I'll have to watch the original first, I guess. I've never seen it. As a matter of fact....and I don't know if I should admit this on this particular forum....but I've never seen a John Wayne movie. Seriously! Never got into westerns when I was growing up, I was more of a science fiction, comedy or cop movie type of guy. (Star Wars, Revenge of the Nerds, Dirty Harry, etc.) I do vaguely remember seeing the spaghetti westerns with Clint Eastwood. I've really enjoyed the few newer westerns that I've seen, but never got around to watching the old ones. Guess I have some catching up to do!

 

[snapping turtle]

Got to admit I like a few of the movies listed above.

Gran torino
Star Trek
The Dark Knight

Got to add a few:
American Beauty
PAy it forward
The Watchmen


It is a small list granted. Heck american and pat it may be over 10 years now,.

 

[HDSilvrStreak]

The simple truth is that most people from 16-30 don't really know who John Wayne was and have never seen the movie. It's a good story and those watching the new version won't be comparing it to the original, just seeing it for the first time.

I really used to feel that all the remakes were a terrible idea and felt it was classless to remake a classic (like True Grit). But now I have 3 kids that are all approaching 30 and I understand better their viewpoint.

Remaking it doesn't take away from the original or John Wayne's performance. It just brings the story to a new audience.