I had no expectations because I have not seen the original 'True Grit', which probably contributed to my enjoyment of the movie. Hailee Steinfeld was phenomenal. I expect we will be seeing much more of her in the years to come. Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon turned in noteworthy performances. I barely recognized either one of them and their characters were multidimensional. The cinematography was spectacular. Another great Coen brothers film!
This movie is probably the best Batman movie to date. Heath Ledger demonstrates a depth and creepiness not generally seen in his performances. I wouldn't be surprised if he won a posthumous oscar for his characterization of Joker. This movie was well casted, and used great special effects. If I were to offer a negative, I think it was a little too long.