Holiday movies: 'True Grit' and 'The Fighter' impress, 'Little Fockers' fails

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Known for quirky comedies ("The Big Lebowski"), dark dramas ("No Country for Old Men"), and sometimes both combined ("Fargo"), the Coen Brothers have crafted "True Grit" as their most straightforward and mainstream film to date. It's an entertaining yarn that executes all the classic Western elements and adds distinct Coen dialogue alongside a trio of great performances.