
True Grit
PG-13, 2010, Paramount Pictures
Director:
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Starring:
Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Barry Pepper, Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Brolin
Plot:
Mattie Ross is determined to avenge her father's blood by capturing Tom Chaney, the man who shot and killed him for two pieces of gold. Just fourteen, she enlists the help of Rooster Cogburn, a one-eyed, trigger-happy U.S. Marshall with an affinity for drinking, and hardened Texas Ranger LaBoeuf to track the fleeing Chaney.
1
Woman recalls night of father's murder
Themes: Apathy, Determination, Drinking, Foolishness, Injustice, Revenge, Underestimate
3
Girl's cleverness bests shrewd business man
Themes: Challenges, Intelligence, Justice, Manipulation, Teen Issues, Thinking Fast, Underestimate
4
Texas Ranger tangles with wrong 14-year-old!
Themes: Challenges, Competition, Disrespect, Embarrassment, Intelligence, Thinking Fast, Underestimate
5
Grizzled marshal sticks up for head-strong girl
Themes: Deception, Determination, Protection, Maturity, God's Word
6
Marshal kicks children who torment horse
Themes: Anger, Children, Consequences, Cruelty, Meanness
7
Drunken lawman denies bad aim
Themes: Addiction, Competitiveness, Denial with Dignity, Drinking, Embarrassment, Excuses, Manhood
8
Outlaw surprised when girl shoots him
Themes: Bravery, Confronting Evil, Courage, Intimidation, Mind Games, Underestimate
9
Lawmen's bravery and sharpshooting save day
Themes: Challenges, Confronting Evil, Courage, Determination, Impossible Odds, Protection, Threaten
10
Crotchety marshal shows endurance to save girl's life
Themes: Care, Friendship, Helplessness, Protection, Rescue, Sacrifice, Salvation, Sickness