True GritWhen 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) finds her father murdered by one of his hired hands, Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), she sets out on a merciless quest for revenge, enlisting the help of U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) along the way. Although he initially turns down her requests, Cogburn eventually gives in and reluctantly allows her to travel with him. Accompanied by Texas Ranger La Boeuf (Matt Damon), the three embark on an arduous journey to track down Chaney and avenge his crimes. Gavin Huang
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel CoenWith: Bridges, Steinfield, Damon110 min.Rated PG-13
"True Grit" is a must see for all fans of the Western genre and of the Coen brothers, who once again prove that they can do no wrong with this stellar remake of the classic John Wayne film. At times you wonder how seriously you should take the film, but a stellar cast including Damon, my personal favorite, and the legendary Bridges ultimately pulls it off. Jackie Donohoe
The Coen brothers deviate from their eccentric, emotionless style to create a classic sentimental film and it works. With its compelling story and exciting cinematography, "True Grit" shows that the Western is far from dead. As different as the film may be from a traditional Coen classic, it echoes fate to circumstance, themes that characterize the Coen brothers' other works. Gavin Huang
Filled with loveable characters and wonderful dialogue, "True Grit" is one of the better films to be released in 2010. Steinfeld gives an extraordinary debut performance as the brash young Mattie Ross, while Bridges cements his status as one of Hollywood's great actors. In short, the Coen brothers' loving adaptation of Charles Portis' novel is a must-see Oscar contender. Alec Brodsky
