Review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) by Ma'ark T — 07 Feb 2015

If you only see one john Wayne movie. This is it.

This review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) was written by Ma'ark T on 07 Feb 2015.

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

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By Joe R (452) on 19 Dec 2015

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By Caleb W (93) on 29 May 2015

This is not only one of the greatest westerns, but also one of the greatest films ever made in my opinion…

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 19 Jun 2016

A bittersweet look at the closing of the frontier by focusing on two strikingly different men who help one town choose law and order over the…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 11 Jun 2014

Man, I'd shoot Liberty Valance just to put him out of the misery of having such a girly name…

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By Rockvalevol (3) on 12 May 2023

One of John Wayne's best movies. Great cast as well. Story of the old west and new coming together…

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By Diana W (351) on 27 Oct 2017

Awesome Movie! Perhaps my alltime favorite movie, definitely my alltime favourite Western & I love Westerns…

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By Randy T (648) on 28 Apr 2016

Really didn't feel this movie at all. The cast was all wrong, the sound stage setting was horrible and obvious…

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