text: An outstanding story, and an OUTSTANDING film!
  
  I saw the John Wayne version of this film in a theatre in 1970. In my opinion this was his best performance of his career. Later, I read the book. I love both versions of the film, but if I had to choose, I would choose the Coen brothers. They really followed the book. As Matty states, "You must pay for everything in this life. Nothing is free except the grace of God." She pays a heavy price for justice. The Coen brothers portrayed the "spirit" of the story completely. And every actor was totally believable in his/her part. An incredible work of art.