I am going to have to watch a rubbish film sometime soon, just so i can change the tune. Alas, it is not going to be yet. Once again, a really good film and a good oscar contender.
The storyline is about a girl, Mattie (Hailee Steinfield) who goes on a wild goose chase with unothordox Marshall Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) and annoying Texan ranger La Boeuf (Matt Damon) in order to revenge her murdered father. Again, western is a little bit out of my comfort zone, as is boxing, but i felt it a little bit more with this film.
There is no doubt in my mind that Jeff Bridges is a bit of a legend, that Damon was surprisingly good when he is normally quite one dimensional and annoying, and that the 14 year old Steinfield was simply stunning in her breakout on to the big screen. The cinematography was beautiful, capturing the scenery and creating the necessary atmosphere. But for me, I got a little bit lost in some of the dialogue and slower moments, especially in Bridges' strong gruff accent, not fully understanding, and not fully wanting to.
Brilliant acting, beautifully shot, a mans film. A little bit out of my depth, and a little more understated than some of its contenders, but never the less, a very good film.
4/5
want to see.
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