Review of Man in the Wilderness (1971) by Sean C — 21 Sep 2013
I stumbled across this while looking for Richard Harris movies. Very understated with limited dialogue. It looks fantastic and feels authentic. The realism is touched with just the right amount of fantasy to make this so called true events tale a totally captivating piece of cinema.
It also helps that this movie was made in the 70's. The greatest decade in cinema history for me. Back when story counted and authenticity was important. There was simply more effort back then to try and make the finished product an affecting piece of art rather the the hi-tech bells and whistles shit that passes for cinema these days in most cases.
The 70's was also the best decade for the western too. The rules for the western changed and romanticism was replaced with a bit more reality and grit. I loved this. A western fable. Stark with a rugged beauty.
Harris and Huston are just great in this.
This review of Man in the Wilderness (1971) was written by Sean C on 21 Sep 2013.
Man in the Wilderness has generally received positive reviews.
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