Unbelievable!

As a long-time fan of the original (one of only two John Wayne movies I like) - I have to say goodbye to it now. 2010 marks the proper telling of the story. Gone are John Wayne-playing-John Wayne, the poor acting of Glen Campbell, the over-acting of Kim Darby, and the 1960s Hollywood niceness and silliness.

In their place - depth, realism, believability, and the harshness of the book. Oscars should go to Jeff Bridges & Haliee Steinfeld. Truly amazing performances. Hats off to Matt Damon as well, for bringing depth to LaBoeuf.

If you're a fan of the book, this film will be a Godsend. If you're are a fan of John Wayne playing his usual, for the upteenth time, prepare to see how it's really done.

No two ways about it, I have to move something out of my Top Ten All Time to make room for True Grit 2010. Going again Thursday. At least once more after that.