Stagecoach is a great example of a classic western and True Grit shares several similar aspects. For one, the main characters (Ringo and Mr. Cogburn) are both looked upon as outlaws. Also, in both movies they are traveling to a certain location for the majority of the film. Through this journey, the characters begin to come acquainted with each other, and eventually becoming good friends. Also, these characters are people you would never expect to see together, nonetheless becoming good friends.
True Grit however, also has several similarities to the film Unforgiven. Both of these movies are much more violent and bloody than Stagecoach in my opinion. Also, the main characters (Munny and Mr.Cogburn) are retired if not old killers who seek the same thing, money. Unlike Stagecoach, these two movies are focused on 2-3 people whereas in Stagecoach there are many main characters.
In my opinion, I think that True Grit is revisionary film. The reason for this is because the two main characters are a very odd duo. One is a young, well educated girl, while the other is a killer who seeks money. By the end of the movie they become very good friends, and overall i didn't expect to ever see a film like this.
