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By Mike V (837) on 12 Jul 2015

In between the scenes of cattle wandering across plains, there is some good drama here in this classic Western of the first cattle drive…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 11 Apr 2015

It has the usual way of western music being spirited, the occasional structure that ends in a pay-off of satisfaction, and the spotlight being…

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By Reggie W (20) on 03 Jan 2015

Simply put, one of the greatest westerns ever made.The two hour, 25 â…

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By Jim C (861) on 04 Nov 2014

Howard Hawks shows you how to blend Western with screwball comedy…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 02 Oct 2014

This western showcases the hardships of pioneer life. John Wayne portrays Thomas Dunson, a man who wants the biggest ranch…

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By Nick M (1,532) on 20 Sep 2014

Finally got around the seeing this, Criterion has a impressive two disk set…

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By Matthew Sorrento (173) for Film International (130) on 19 Sep 2014

Wayne is an offbeat presence in River…

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By Themumblelover . (186) on 02 Sep 2014

Masochism against sensitivity and individualism , great commanding performances from John Wayne and screen debut from Clift…

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By Andy P (1,510) on 13 Aug 2014

Wayne, brilliantly playing older than his real age with authentic crustiness is interestingly matched against the photogenic Montgomery Clift,…

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By Christopher Long (186) for Movie Metropolis (1,779) on 02 Aug 2014

Just when loyalty seems to be an entirely perverse and oppressive force in this world of might makes right, the film (shows) there are limits…

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By Tim S (2,419) on 21 Jun 2014

You can see how this could be the standard for most, if not all, westerns…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 21 Jun 2014

Red river, red river, send John Wayne right hither…

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By James Kendrick (1,607) for Q Network Film Desk (1,607) on 08 Jun 2014

Inaugurated the second, more intriguing half of John Wayne's career, enabling him to be cast in roles that were more than just macho posturing…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 05 Jun 2014

It was Hawks' genius to recognize a kinship between his leads, and to understand that the 'naturalism' of the Wayne persona was as deep and…

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 01 Jun 2014

Hawks directs the film with his typical assurance and seeming lack of fuss, letting scenes play out in long takes, and framing the action against…

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By Vincent G (206) on 15 Apr 2014

The reason why Red river is considered a masterpiece,influential in the western genre and entertaining its thanks to its great script,outstanding…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 26 Jan 2014

A grand scale epic in the traditional sense but for me it's only in the minor melodrama where it succeeds…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 19 Dec 2013

One of the best westerns Immaculately shot by Russell Harlan, perfectly performed by a host of Hawks regulars, and shot through with dark comedy,…

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By Roy S (309) on 10 Dec 2013

One of the all-time greats. It hits every western myth (and therefore most American myths) square on the head…

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By Little B (77) on 05 Nov 2013

Epic shots of a cattle drive coupled with a melting-down, crazed John Wayne pitted against his adopted son make this amongst the best of all…

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