Review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) by John A — 15 Jul 2011
An excellent late Ford film that alternately laments and accepts the coming of civilization to the West. This is Ford at his mythmaking best, and when one character states the famous "print the legend" line, we get an insight into a concern that runs through he entirety of Ford's work--for him, there is something essential about myths, the stuff society is built on.
He recognizes their fundamental importance to a working society, even as they require some to be cast aside for the greater good.
This review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) was written by John A on 15 Jul 2011.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has generally received very positive reviews.
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