Review of Duel in the Sun (1946) by Matthew C — 03 Sep 2010
After the first nearly twelve minutes of music, begins this very old-school western romance. Some gorgeous location shooting and some nice soundstage work help. But the story is a far too melodramatic and there's some extremely uncomfortably old-school morality.
It's weird seeing Gregory Peck play a slimy villain, after so long seeing him as the rugged, stoic hero. And Jennifer Jones must be playing just about the most idiotic, fickle woman ever put on film.
She waffles back and forth more than a politician looking for votes. Is she repulsed by Peck's murdering rapist, or does she lust after him? Does she love Joseph Cotton's upstanding lawyer or not? Cotton is just about the only likable person in the whole mess.
The movie is also terribly overlong.
This review of Duel in the Sun (1946) was written by Matthew C on 03 Sep 2010.
Duel in the Sun has generally received positive reviews.
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