Just when it looked like “The Social Network” was going to hog the Oscar buzz until the end of year, along comes the Coen Brothers with the teaser for their upcoming “True Grit” and if the film even remotely resembles what this early footage promises, it looks like the directing duo will be another powerhouse to contend with.
To refresh your memory, the film stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Barry Pepper and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld and follows a young girl (Steinfeld) who acquires the assistance of aging, drunken U.S. Marshal Rooster J. Cogburn (Bridges) and young Texas Ranger, La Boeuf (Damon) to track down her father’s killer, Tom Chaney (Brolin), who has taken to a gang led by “Lucky” Ned Pepper (Pepper).
And everything in this teaser is ace. Right off the bat, we’re immediately impressed with Hailee Steinfeld whose narration and presence pretty much prove why she was hired in the first place. The cinematography by Roger Deakins is top notch as usual, and the music is downright haunting (the song in the trailer is “Where No One Stands Alone” by The Peasall Sisters). Tonally, it looks to fall in their direct matter-of-fact atmosphere in which the truly desperate and strange situations leave room for sardonic humor.
“True Grit” will hit theaters on Christmas Day. Watch the trailer after the jump or in HD over at Apple.
True Grit Teaser Trailer
Uploaded by ThePlaylist. – Full seasons and entire episodes online.
Hate the song in this. And if I didn't know it was the Coen Bros. I'd say it looks like any other Western. Was kinda hoping for some dialogue to get a feel for the film, but it's just a teaser so we'll have to wait and see.
God no, the song is amazing.
Think the witches in "O, Brother Where Art Though?" singing with less comedy and more of a haunting, creepy quality, but I suppose if you didn't feel it, you didn't feel it.
Yeah that's what it reminded me of too but I hated the music in O Brother. :/ (I know I'm alone on this one.)
Just read the script again this morning. Trust me, the dialogue is fantastic.
Do yourself a favor, rewatch.
i like it but i was sold because i LOVE western movies and i like how they use the song
Like Star Trek, Where the Wild Things Are, and Inception, this is a trailer where the music does 90% of the work. A stunningly powerful cover of 'Where No One Stands Alone' truly elevates this teaser into something that I'll watch for enjoyment long after the movie has come and gone.
This is a great teaser. I really like the look of the film, Roger Deakins is one of the best cinematographers. Plus it's tone is a lot darker than I thought it would be. Christmas can't come soon enough!
PS: I hope their next project is The Yiddish Policemen's Union. The book truly plays to their strengths.
I believe the song is "Where No One Stands Alone", a country (obviously) song that has been recorded by many, including Allison Krauss, Loretta Lynn and Dottie West.
as long as the movie is no where near the shit that was the 1969 version, i'm happy.
never have i wanted to kill a 14 year old girl so bad.
It looks promising but doesn't compare to No Country For Old Men's trailer. I am engrossed in the novel right now though.
Great trailer… song is “Where No One Stands Alone” by The Peasall Sisters
Yeah, the song is "Where No One Stands Alone" by The Peasall Sisters, who're also featured in the O, Brother soundtrack. It's amazing, and in my opinion perfectly paired with the trailer.
Scott Mendelson, why do you feel the need to repost the exact same comment on multiple blogs? You've done that before, too. Very annoying.
I love the song, but what about the orchestral part? whats that from?