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True Grit (out Jan 27) is a rare Coen brothers let down. I realise it's a dialogue driven piece but I was still frustrated by the lack of story. Jeff Bridges mumbling didn't help either. It's the story of a young girl who hires an experienced U.S. Marshall to track down her father's killer. The film's best quality is the feisty performance from first timer Hailee Steinfeld. She's terrific. Grade: B-.