Review of Quigley Down Under (1990) by Rudy A — 29 May 2008

I LOVE THIS MOVIE. TOM SELLECK IS GREAT IN WESTERNS.

This review of Quigley Down Under (1990) was written by Rudy A on 29 May 2008.

Quigley Down Under has generally received positive reviews.

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I watched this with my Dad when I was little and I think it was the first western I ever sat through…

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The director, Simon Wincer, makes Quigley Down Under an unapologetic homage to the formula western at its most pokey, complete with Wagon Train-style…

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By Colt K (16) on 24 Feb 2014

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This Is one of my favorite movies! Every time it's on, I watch it. See something new each time. Good riding, shooting, and love the music…

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Quigley Down Under is a handsome film, well-acted, and it's a shame the filmmakers didn't spend a little more energy on making it smarter and…

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A good western movie. The cast was good and the action was good. The plot was not as good in that it was too simple…

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