Never read the book, "True Grit". And I watched John Wayne portray "Rooster" several times before I saw him in "True Grit".

John Wayne is the definitive "Rooster" to me. Anyone else attempting to play the part makes for a damned poor substitute.

And I loved Kim Darby as the spoiled little rich girl standing up and becoming a woman to do her duty as she saw it.

I finally watched the Jeff Bridges version of "True Grit" when it came out at Red Box. I was sorely disappointed in the film, but then, I had expected to be.

I don't think I have ever agreed with the critics on any film. That should not be any surprise, as I view films from a very different perspective than the critics. The critics are, as a group, priviliged, liberal, elitest ass holes. Just like the actors, producers, and directors.

People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.