Review of Johnny Guitar (1954) by Michael G — 30 Apr 2009
Johnny Guitar is a decent western that even with the presence of horses, guns and cowboys didn't feel like a western. Nicholas Ray's direction is decent enough and it started off great, but about an hour in it just kind of went dead behind the eyes.
I understand Joan Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge hated each others guts and it took a toll on Ray. Despite my not really caring after awhile, the cast makes the movie and if you don't want to dropkick McCambridge off the top of the Grand Canyon you're not alive.
Worth the watch but don't trample any puppies to see it.
This review of Johnny Guitar (1954) was written by Michael G on 30 Apr 2009.
Johnny Guitar has generally received very positive reviews.
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