It hits the ground running, with an older Mattie (Elizabeth Marvel) narrating and giving us the back story of Mr. Serious at times (and funny at other times), the film never veers too far into melodrama. The story is straightforward and without filler, the pacing very efficient. The dialogue is antiquated, yet quite literate, and it truly comes to life when spoken by this well-chosen cast. This new version of the Charles Portis novel was scripted and directed by the great filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, who treat the material respectfully, even reverently. They are joined by a determined Texas Ranger, LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), who wants to arrest Chaney for a crime committed in the Lone Star state. Dad was murdered by the cowardly Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), who made out for Indian territory and who may now be riding with an outlaw, Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper), and his gang. Rooster is hired by a very plucky 14 year old girl, Mattie Ross (debuting Hailee Steinfeld), who wants to avenge her father.
Jeff Bridges gets to put his own spin on the character of Reuben "Rooster" Cogburn, first portrayed by an Oscar-winning John Wayne in the 1969 film adaptation.
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