True Grit

True Grit (1969) starring John Wayne, Kim Darby, Glen Campbell. This version of the story hews pretty closely to the novel, though not as well as the more recent version by the Coen brothers. Wayne won an Oscar for his portrayal of Rooster Cogburn, but a big weakness is Campbell as Texas Ranger La Boeuf. Let's just say that as an actor, Campbell's a good singer. He's certainly no match for Matt Damon, who filled the role in the 2010 version. Although the ending veers away from the original novel, the filmmakers deserve credit for staying true to the spirit of the book. The disc has subtitles in English, as well as closed captions. Grade: A-