Review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) by Jacob T — 03 Jul 2017

A good western with a smart script and one of John Wayne's best characters.

This review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) was written by Jacob T on 03 Jul 2017.

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Dan M (2,128) on 12 Sep 2017

A western featuring the likes of both the legendary John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart, how can you go wrong…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 01 Jul 2017

Along with The Searchers, it represents John Ford at his most accomplished. And it is one of the best Westerns Hollywood has ever produced…

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By Daniel T (1,126) on 28 Jun 2016

Writing a review of this film could take ages. Putting it simply, it's perfect in every way…

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By Andrew O (949) on 18 Apr 2018

With Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne leading the way, it's easy to join the caravan of people who enjoy The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance…

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By Christopher E (506) on 19 Nov 2018

One of the all time great westerns from master of the genre John Ford with two of the greatest stars of all time John Wayne and James Stewart…

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By Alden S (433) on 25 Feb 2017

10 out of 10: Dark, thought provoking, and well acted, The Man who Shot Liberty Valence is one of the finest westerns of all time…

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By Charles P (1,784) on 07 May 2016

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a western in the most classic and powerful sense, among the most romantic and political…

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A person opposed to violence comes west, resorts to a gun when confronting the villain and, in the climactic shoot-out, the good guy is saved…

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