Being 49, I grew up watching the likes of John Wayne regularly. But move on folks. I HAVE seen this movie, and it's wonderful. I suppose some think the western is no longer a valid/entertaining genre, but you'd be wrong and miss a great movie if you don't see this. The acting is top-notch, which one would expect from a cast and Producers/Directors of this calibre. In an audience, you find yourself laughing at the simple and wonderfully delivered lines. The young actress, Hailee Steinfeld, will blow you away. Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges, Barry Pepper, and Josh Brolin all handle their roles perfectly. The scenery and costumes are period simple, which adds to the realism. Don't pass up a chance to see a great film and forget it's a "remake" as it stands fine on it's own.

If you like Westerns with plenty of dirty characters this movies for you. Plenty of dark humor had the audience laughing and on the way out didn't hear one complain about it. The characters all worked well and the movie kept me interested for the duration. Definitely Recommend it.

Well being sort of a traditionalist and a great fan of the original movie, I was luke warm over the event. The acting was real good but the movie had a hurried feel to it, like giddy up this is taking too long! Technically the photography, sound etc. was good, and the the way the script was mostly the original with some differences in the sequencing was different as well. More character developement could have been done on the part of Tom Chaney, Josh Brolin was too short on the screen. Barry Pepper was too short as well. All in all though if you are bored and want to see something and are at the matinee price times, sure go ahead. Otherwise wait for it to rent or satillite etc.

I just watched this movie, and it was far better than what I expected. I usually think Westerns are simply OK, but I would watch this again and again! The acting was superb! Jeff Bridges was perfect for Rooster Cogburn; Matt Damon was good as well. As good as those two were, however, it was Hailee Steinfeld (Mattie Ross) who stole the show...what talent!! This movie is not for people who want fast-paced, incessant action, but if you like to relax and enjoy a great movie, this is one to watch! Even if you do not like Western films, I would still recommend this movie. It is surprisingly funny, yet it still has the classic Western characteristics!!

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