But I digress.
I love a production from the Brothers Coen. Regardless of film, the main Coenism I enjoy is their use of language. The repeated phrases, the short punchlines, the fast pace, the rhythm of triplicate and the catchphrases.
"This Aint no 'coon hunt" as a one off did take the cake though. "I'm a Texas Ranger" was repeated and got more giggles every time. Matt Damon's character was laugh out loud funny and he was obviously having great fun, hamming it up shamelessly. I certainly did not expect the film to be such a strong comedy, but more like "No Country for Old Men". Consequently "True Grit" reminded me of "O Brother Where Art Thou?". The humour, the very textured period setting, and the quality and style of music. In both, the drawn out camera shots of fabric, timber, leather, costumes, the landscape and built environment emesh the viewer in the period of the piece, against some great american folk music. Very Coen.
