100% truth. I had no interest in seeing this movie. The only reason I did was naturally because it is a nominee for best picture at the Oscars this year. Here's the deal, I read the book as a kid and I also suffered through the movie. I really hated both of them. Maybe they didn't appeal to my middle school sensibilities, who knows? All I remember was I was bored to tears and I really didn't like the story. Sadly, that still rings true all these years later. The thing is...the Coen Brothers made it much more bearable for me in a couple of ways.
Roger Deakins is the Director of Photography and his eye is simply spot on. This film marks his ninth Academy Award nomination and he stands a good chance of winning. The other notable standout is young Hailee Steinfeld who is nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category. I have to say, I find it interesting that it's the supporting field. Her character seems to own the bulk of the story more so than the marshall (played by Jeff Bridges).
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