Review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) by Carmela " — 14 Jan 2012
What a cast of characters -- and what meaning juxtaposed! This is not your typical Western. Even my mother, who doesn't watch the genre much at all, enjoyed this one entirely. Attorney-at-law Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) stumbles into a small town out West via the hand of villain Liberty Valance (Lee Martin) and ends up on one side of a thematic conflict between law and order and the wild west justice epitomized by Tom Doniphon (John Wayne).
Characterization is superb, the plot is compelling, and the subtle hints of meaning, perfect. A favorite!
This review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) was written by Carmela " on 14 Jan 2012.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has generally received very positive reviews.
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