Review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) by Andy P — 08 Mar 2014
Shot in beautiful black and white on a sound stage to avoid the lyricism of Ford's Monument Valley epics, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is like very much like Ford's own My Darling Clementine with it's cleaning up the town theme.
Wayne, like Stewart perhaps old for his role but nevertheless perfect, represents the cowboy heroism and integrity that Stewart's lawyer-teacher-congressman will whittle away as he comes to run the West.
It's typical Ford with a hint of pessimism and tragedy, perhaps his finest film.
This review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) was written by Andy P on 08 Mar 2014.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has generally received very positive reviews.
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