I have seen both the new and old films of True Grit and enjoyed both of them, but the old simply is a classic. Before approaching True Grit, I was reluctant because I can not stand western films, books, dramas, you name it. Again, having low expectations and then getting blown away by the powerful characters this story has to offer.
Mattie, our protagonist, is just a fire ball of energy, she takes charge, doesn't take no for an answer, and she has a strong voice and no one will silence her. I really enjoyed the strong female role, back then it was sort of un-heard of so the other characters were shocked and looked down on her like she was helpless when in the end she kicks ass. Mattie has "true grit".
Yes, sometimes Mattie was out-spoken for a young girl, but some things shouldn't be ignored and I applaud her for taking control of the situation. I feel like I connected with Mattie, I used to find her somewhat annoying in the beginning because she was so whiny, but what she had to say was important and she shouldn't be just seen as just a girl. I would always speak up if I felt things weren't fair or right, I would be the one that took charge and didn't take crap from anyone; that's what Mattie did. She wasn't going to sit around and sob, she was out to get revenge for her father's murder and see it till the end.
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