Review of Jeremiah Johnson (1972) by Sibley P — 23 Dec 2008

Book is better of course. But Robert Redford? Forget about it!

This review of Jeremiah Johnson (1972) was written by Sibley P on 23 Dec 2008.

Jeremiah Johnson has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Michael N (591) on 21 Dec 2015

One of my all time favorite films and one of my all time favorite Robert Redford performances. Very solid all around…

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By Don S (1,504) on 19 May 2013

Kind of boring. Had it's moments. Not one of anyone involved's best work. But not bad. Just not as legendary as the trailer makes you believe it is…

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By Jeff M (769) on 19 Mar 2014

Just finished it and it has stood the test of time…

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By James B (2,746) on 06 Jan 2014

A very inspiration movie to me. because if my family was killed like that I'd do the same thing Jeremiah Johnson did…

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 07 May 2014

Dad: 80 Watched it every time it came on TV when I was a kid…

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By John H (1,894) on 11 Mar 2013

There really are no words to describe how magnificently the landscape and feel of it are captured…

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By Don Druker (117) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 28 Jan 2018

The dialogue is spare, the scenery the real star. Satisfying and impressive…

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By Christopher Hudson (13) for The Spectator (1,162) on 16 Nov 2017

Anyone who likes looking at Robert Redford or mountain landscapes or both will be very happy…

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By Jed G (282) on 25 Oct 2013

Powerfully acted and strikingly realistic, Jeremiah Johnson also has breathtaking cinematography and a great deal of emotional resonance…

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By Brandon James W (3) on 16 Nov 2014

Badass classic movie about early 1800s life in the beautiful mountains of Colorado…

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