The Role: Rooster Cogburn
Why It’s The Best: Taking on a role once played by John Wayne himself is no mean feat, but Bridges made Rooster Cogburn entirely his own in his re-team with the Coen Brothers.
When 14-year-old Mattie Ross’ father is killed, the determined young thing hires Cogburn to help her track down the man responsible and bring him to justice. A sweeping, gorgeously crafted tale.
Iconic Moment: Cogburn attempts to prove what a great shot he is – even with only one eye – by using food supplies for target practice.
Jeff Says: “When the brothers told me they were making the book, not a remake of that movie, that was a big relief, because I didn’t want to have to pretend to be John Wayne!
“So when they said they were referencing the book that’s what I did, I took them up on that direction and I just looked at it like a totally fresh thing.”
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danclay77
Feb 11th 2011, 11:37
Whoa! Where's Arlington Road - great little thriller with a classic Bridges shouty performance!!
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cyiers
Feb 11th 2011, 14:28
Glad you included Cutter's Way. Haven't seen it in a while but remember loving it. Also, I am ready to look back at older Jeff Bridges' work and your list is a great place to start.
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ChrisWootton
Feb 11th 2011, 16:26
I remember him being the best thing in Against All Odds. He was excellent in Crazy Heart.. no one else could've made that role their own. I'd also include The Vanishing (good movie apart from the happy ending) and in King Kong he was the only person who looked like they were enjoying themselves.. I think that's part of his charm
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Frankie88
Feb 11th 2011, 22:10
I wish you'd include Surfs Up.
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olsquareeyes
Feb 15th 2011, 13:41
It's criminal that Arlington Road doesn't feature in here. I recall Blown Away as being entertaining also.
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