Review of Stagecoach (1939) by Thomas P — 19 Aug 2016

Stagecoach's influence has been noted.

This review of Stagecoach (1939) was written by Thomas P on 19 Aug 2016.

Stagecoach has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ian S (969) on 24 Apr 2014

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By John R (2,501) on 25 Dec 2013

Never thought I'd be saying this about a John Wayne movie, but just don't see the appeal...or why all Western buffs consider this a classic…

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By Oscar N (54) on 30 Jul 2015

Serviceable western/road movie hybrid, but no better than that when it's abstracted from the time a prestige western was a novelty…

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By Reece L (510) on 21 Jan 2015

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By Cody C (666) on 24 Apr 2016

Couldn't get through it. The characters are mad annoying, excerpt for the drunk, and even he ain't that great…

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