Review of Fort Apache (1948) by Martin T — 30 Sep 2009
John Ford and John Wayne, whoop-de-fuckin-doo. I actually didn't hate this as much as I expected to. Wayne is a far more likeable character than usual, a just and reasonable man without all the macho dick-swinging.
And the story is mostly engaging and touches on compelling themes of honor. But the film is still buried in those Ford-isms that bug me so much, and my stomach clenched when Wayne gives his little speech at the end, with "Battle Hymn of the Republic" swelling in the background.
So while I enjoyed it more than most Ford/Wayne movies, I didn't enjoy it enough to want to see it ever again.
This review of Fort Apache (1948) was written by Martin T on 30 Sep 2009.
Fort Apache has generally received very positive reviews.
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