“True Grit,” based on the classic American novel, is the “it” movie out right now that, in my opinion, everyone should see. In her classic journey to take care of family business, we meet Mattie Ross, who selects Jeff Bridges, a man admired based on his true grit to help her with this job.

Academy Award-winning Bridges plays “Rooster Cogburn,” a United States Marshall who is assisting the young girl, Ross, and newcomer Hailee Steinfield, in finding and avenging the death of her father by bringing criminal Tom Cheney (Josh Brolin) to justice.

The characters embark on a journey with fellow Texas Ranger (Matt Damon) to find the criminal and restore justice for his many fatalities with the law. Along the way, they cross an Indian territory full of surprises.

The young girl is brave and seems to possess all the attributes of a heroine.

The journey is a real test of integrity and worthiness of character.

While watching the film, you’ll find yourself wondering about how they managed to work alone for so long, after seeing the metamorphoses of the characters manifest as they find the best in each other, despite their many differences.

This movie was directed by the Coen brothers, the same directors of “The Big Lebowski” and “O, Brother, Where Art Thou.”

The Coens seem to add a psychological intricacy to the life of “The Wild West,” based on the novel by Charles Portis, rather than the John Wayne remake.

If you just want to watch something similar to “The Yearling,” or find yourself wondering how to fill your weekend, go see “True Grit.” I recommend it based on the characters and the moving story line.

I am usually a comedy or drama moviegoer, but this was a great change.

I like the story’s way of telling the audience that reality is hard, but there are still people out there who really will help others.

Carmike 14, Tri-Cities 7 Cinemas, and Marquee Cinemas are still showing the film.

The movie is one and a half hours long and is rated PG-13.

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