rating this higher than me havent seen the original or are unable to appreciate older films due to their technical merits (i.e. lack of special effects and the superior cinematogrophy technology allows today). John Wayne made the original with his portrayal of a hard bitten irrascible old man. Jeff Bridges who I normally enjoyed just mumbled his way through this one. This new version offers nothing new on the original, the acting is less inspired, the direction mediocre. Not a total waste of time but not worthy of all the hype either. See the original! Victor : 02 Apr 2011 6:06:44pm ((True Grit))[[7]] While I enjoyed this film, the main problem is the constant mumbling particularly from Bridges. I know he is meant to play a drunkard but I felt I didn't really get to know his character due to this - it got distracting. Hailee Steinfeld is marvellous as the feisty young girl who knows how to handle herself and Matt Damon - well it took a bit of getting used to, I think he looks a bit uncomfortable in his role. Overall it is a fine film though not as good as I hoped it would be. Solleman : 28 Mar 2011 7:56:48pm ((True Grit))[[8]] I enjoyed this film, although the ending left me thinking 'is this it?' I thought it was a bit rushed. The girl who played Maddie is a very good actress, a real feisty girl and fighting for her rights, particularly in the scene