tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post7302264912036232936..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: My Review of the 2010 Movie TRUE GRITCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-20130421296444383482011-01-10T06:58:47.088-06:002011-01-10T06:58:47.088-06:00PATY--hope you get to see it--every Western writer...PATY--hope you get to see it--every Western writer should, in my opinion. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-32492031009358429772011-01-10T06:58:20.268-06:002011-01-10T06:58:20.268-06:00HARRIS--I think you have said it right--it's n...HARRIS--I think you have said it right--it's not really a remake, it's a new version and is so different in many ways, they're definitely two movies. I like your take on it! CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-30255394490929125882011-01-10T06:57:01.808-06:002011-01-10T06:57:01.808-06:00MARIN--we also watched the old version on AMC the ...MARIN--we also watched the old version on AMC the other night since we'd never seen it. Some parts were identical. You could tell it was a 60s movie--pretty clean compared to the new movie.<br />Thanks for commenting--CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-85737454325227309512011-01-09T20:31:17.355-06:002011-01-09T20:31:17.355-06:00I'm hoping to talk my husband into taking me t...I'm hoping to talk my husband into taking me to see it.Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-69221630839224163702011-01-09T20:09:17.290-06:002011-01-09T20:09:17.290-06:00I am a true fan of John Wayne, so I was sort of &#...I am a true fan of John Wayne, so I was sort of 'mad' about them making this movie. Felt as though it were a betrayl...but then I saw it. It is so different that I don't even want to compare the two. They're both great movies and both deserve movie goers admiration!Harris Channinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188344305955846746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-8475666211994306872011-01-09T09:50:44.176-06:002011-01-09T09:50:44.176-06:00Celia--I want to see this new version of the movie...Celia--I want to see this new version of the movie. I watched the old movie a few weeks ago and enjoyed John Wayne and the other characters very much. Thanks for the great review!Marin Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04337817734094294896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-11499552758213212872011-01-08T15:20:10.867-06:002011-01-08T15:20:10.867-06:00Good, Danielle--you'll like it, I think. Loved...Good, Danielle--you'll like it, I think. Loved the music and cinematography, too. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-54310964765895835482011-01-08T15:19:26.125-06:002011-01-08T15:19:26.125-06:00Funny, Nicole. Yes, we were easily shocked in the ...Funny, Nicole. Yes, we were easily shocked in the 60s. I hope you'll enjoy it--it's different, for sure. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-91407913895874718982011-01-08T15:18:20.628-06:002011-01-08T15:18:20.628-06:00joy--I understand what you're saying about the...joy--I understand what you're saying about the Coen brothers. This is their first PG movie, but Oh, Brother Where Art Thou wasn't heavy on the violence. It's the only one of theirs I've seen besides TG. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-12903861941467269122011-01-08T15:16:31.388-06:002011-01-08T15:16:31.388-06:00Thanks, JR--most of the Coen movies are way too vi...Thanks, JR--most of the Coen movies are way too violent for me, except for Oh, Brother Where Art Thou. I will check our Charles Cortis for sure. And thanks for the tip. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-70608500537856353282011-01-08T15:14:33.891-06:002011-01-08T15:14:33.891-06:00Great, Susan--you'll see an updated version, t...Great, Susan--you'll see an updated version, true to the book. Hope you like it--CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-64182407695003689642011-01-08T15:13:39.940-06:002011-01-08T15:13:39.940-06:00CAROLINE--I do hope you like it. Let me know--Celi...CAROLINE--I do hope you like it. Let me know--CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-56011202069183318342011-01-08T14:40:09.000-06:002011-01-08T14:40:09.000-06:00Very good review, Celia. Thank you. I'll look ...Very good review, Celia. Thank you. I'll look forward to seeing this now.DanielleThornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993889577292227348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-46890738711739605022011-01-08T14:36:33.601-06:002011-01-08T14:36:33.601-06:00I was skeptical about this one, too, since John Wa...I was skeptical about this one, too, since John Wayne is a favorite of mine. I still remember the first time I saw the 1969 version, I was young but both shocked and impressed when he said "Raise your hands, you son of a *****." Back then you didn't hear that in the movies every day. *G*<br /><br />I have it in my Netflix queue and will see it when it comes out on DVD-- but I'll probably watch The Duke's version again just to have a comparison.<br /><br />Thanks for the review, it really helped me decide whether or not to see it.Nicole McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438102631578521381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-70790818015751876132011-01-08T10:45:13.613-06:002011-01-08T10:45:13.613-06:00Thanks, Celia. I appreciate your perspectives on t...Thanks, Celia. I appreciate your perspectives on this movie. Really helped me decide whether or not to pay the theatre price. I rarely appreciate Coen Bros work.<br />Joy Held<br />Writer Wellness, A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity<br />2011<br />Who Dares Wins PublishingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-2293011005105065872011-01-08T10:04:59.855-06:002011-01-08T10:04:59.855-06:00I'm a fan of both Charles Portis and the Coen ...I'm a fan of both Charles Portis and the Coen brothers, so I'm doubly anxious to see this film.<br />I like the original version, but--come on--John Wayne always played John Wayne. And they took some liberties with the book. If you haven't read Portis, please do. You won't be disappointed.jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-12899128330679147702011-01-08T09:51:13.340-06:002011-01-08T09:51:13.340-06:00I love the John Wayne movie and wasn't sure wh...I love the John Wayne movie and wasn't sure why they'd remake such a great old film, but the previews looked intriguing.<br /><br />After reading your post, I definitely want to see this new version.Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-57003410838298916512011-01-08T09:16:26.229-06:002011-01-08T09:16:26.229-06:00Thanks for the review, Celia. I can't wait to ...Thanks for the review, Celia. I can't wait to see the movie.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-11455114710254451382011-01-08T08:51:51.376-06:002011-01-08T08:51:51.376-06:00DIANE--one new fan at a time, Diane! That's wh...DIANE--one new fan at a time, Diane! That's what we're aiming for. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-78932326611692809282011-01-08T08:50:57.236-06:002011-01-08T08:50:57.236-06:00MITZI--oh, I love Westerns so much. And your frien...MITZI--oh, I love Westerns so much. And your friend? I know three men who write Westerns and they have a difficult, if not impossible time getting published or recognized. Tell him to keep writing--there's always self-publishing which almost "in vogue" right now. Tell him to go for it! We may see one of his books as a movie one day. Celia<br />P.S. thanks for the tip of TG on AMC tonight. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23401217011927760062011-01-08T08:48:23.052-06:002011-01-08T08:48:23.052-06:00CONNIE--I never thought of that. Thanks for bringi...CONNIE--I never thought of that. Thanks for bringing it up. You've seen letters written in the Nineteenth Century and older, and the prose is remarkable--flowing sentences, and perfect English. I love to read old letters for that reason. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-13240670905785624352011-01-08T08:46:16.034-06:002011-01-08T08:46:16.034-06:00ADELLE--I don't blame you for skimming. Howeve...ADELLE--I don't blame you for skimming. However, I left out several important scenes so I wouldn't spoil the plot. <br />You're the only one who mentioned Crazy Heart. We're near Austin, Texas, the "Live Music Capital of the World," or so they like to say. But in Crazy Heart, JB was a mixture of many old country-western singers around Texas--boozy, washed-up, but still singing.<br />CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-60520627181270658722011-01-08T08:43:34.579-06:002011-01-08T08:43:34.579-06:00ANNA KATHRYN--oh, I wish I'd seen the intervie...ANNA KATHRYN--oh, I wish I'd seen the interview on AMC. I love those. I think you'll like it--CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-37988125701615148182011-01-08T08:42:20.694-06:002011-01-08T08:42:20.694-06:00ASHLEY--I know what you mean about Jeff Bridges an...ASHLEY--I know what you mean about Jeff Bridges and the mumbling. Like you, I loved the cinematography, but I usually notice music in movies much more. I adored this musical score for this one. It fit perfectly. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-76201287506902975002011-01-08T08:40:05.160-06:002011-01-08T08:40:05.160-06:00CHERYL--Oh, do go see it. I think you'll love ...CHERYL--Oh, do go see it. I think you'll love it--let me know what you think about the ending, and I'll tell you something about it. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com