Review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) by Patrick B — 28 May 2009

One of Ford's best and most morally complex.

This review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) was written by Patrick B on 28 May 2009.

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

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By Stan D (105) on 30 Aug 2014

This is the best western ever made, and John Wayne's best performance; he should have won the best actor oscar…

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By Joe R (452) on 19 Dec 2015

Looking back to an era when America stood for much goodness and was still young enough to want to make things better…

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I haven't watched many westerns. However, I liked this movie. The story and the acting were good…

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By Fernando I (4) on 17 Apr 2015

One of the best political movies I have seen so far. Filled with real political content…

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By Carl L (149) on 26 Apr 2015

Another great John Wayne movie proving without a shadow of a doubt that duke is Americas greatest actor not to mention director John Ford Americas…

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82% Saw this on 14/12/15 An above average film that is made remarkable by the presence and the acting of stars James Stewart and John Wayne…

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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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