Review of Red River (2011) by Johnnylee T — 21 Jan 2016
Overly long for such a straightforward plot. Wonderful photography along the trail. Wayne and Clift superb acting. But I really disliked the narrative intrusions and the disjointed feel of scenes hurried or skipped altogether.
SPOILER ALERT But I loved the undercurrent of sexual roles, where the girl is really on the outside despite what she wants. Thank God she didn't end up in one of the leading man's arms at the end.
And what's it between Matt (Clift) and Cherry (that's his first name BTW, not a nickname) who when he lays eyes on Matt immediately leaves his job to join in with Matt and Tom (Wayne) and keeps admiring Matt's beautiful gun, and in the end dies defending him (did he realise now that Tom was back on the scene he didn't stand a chance?) As the girl says at the end, they (Tom and Matt) should marry each other.
. Anyhow, anyone studying the depiction of gay sensibilities on screen during the Hays Office time would be interested in the overtones in this movie.
This review of Red River (2011) was written by Johnnylee T on 21 Jan 2016.
Red River has generally received positive reviews.
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