So much better than the original. Jeff Bridges starts out good and continues to get better throughout the film - the gravely voiced, cantankerous bastard of a marshal who does what is necessary, when it is necessary, because it is necessary. Certainly worthy of an Oscar nomination (but, most likely, not a win).
Matt Damon is the perfect foil/partner to the Marshal - a fop of the first order, yet magnificently duty bound.
Josh Brolin does a nice turn as the target of the manhunt - a bit dim witted; but, uncaringly evil.
Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie, performs as an equal to Bridges here. Her performance elicits the best out of whichever cast member she is playing against. Could be a long shot winner here, but probably not - too many other strong women this year.
The script adds volumes to the characters - truly, a work of art; without which, no amount of acting could have raised this film to this level.
Direction, scenery, pacing - all excellent.
A good film to see even if you don't like westerns.
Matt Damon is the perfect foil/partner to the Marshal - a fop of the first order, yet magnificently duty bound.
Josh Brolin does a nice turn as the target of the manhunt - a bit dim witted; but, uncaringly evil.
Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie, performs as an equal to Bridges here. Her performance elicits the best out of whichever cast member she is playing against. Could be a long shot winner here, but probably not - too many other strong women this year.
The script adds volumes to the characters - truly, a work of art; without which, no amount of acting could have raised this film to this level.
Direction, scenery, pacing - all excellent.
A good film to see even if you don't like westerns.