Review of Duel in the Sun (1946) by Eric H — 04 Jul 2016
But it's a real departure from your classic western formula. Jennifer Jones sizzles as a hot little half-breed that wants to be a "good girl" but just can't resist all those wicked urges.
Gregory Peck missed his calling..he is fantastic as the ultimate bad boy who just takes what he wants, and kills who he wants without remorse all the while getting atta-boys from the old man with Lionel Barrymore in a familiar role of rich curmudgeon.
Yeah, it's over the top melodrama and literally everything is way overdone but I still love it. Too bad the Lewt character didn't carry over to The Gunfighter, another western soap opera that has lent itself to over-analyzation.
This review of Duel in the Sun (1946) was written by Eric H on 04 Jul 2016.
Duel in the Sun has generally received positive reviews.
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