Review of The Quiet Man (1952) by Tommy H — 19 Jan 2015
I've come home and home I'm going to stay.
A retired American boxer buys a house in Ireland he was born in and intends to move and live out the rest of his days there. Shortly after arriving in town, he meets a local girl and quickly falls for her. She tries to date the girl but discovers customs are very different in Ireland and it takes quite a bit of effort to marry an Irish lady. Can the boxer overcome the customs to win the girl of his dreams?
"I ain't no woman to be honked at and come a-running.".
John Ford, director of The Grapes of Wrath, Stagecoach, The Man who Shot Liberty Valance, The Searchers, Rio Grande, and Young Mr. Lincoln, delivers The Quiet Man. The storyline for this picture is very interesting and takes place in beautiful settings and displays unique traditions. The acting was also wonderful and the cast includes John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ward Bond, Barry Fitzgerald, Jack MacGowran, and Mildred Natwick.
"Is this a courting or a donnybrook?".
I came across this picture on Netflix under the classics and was excited to see this unique John Wayne film. It was fun to see a different and solid acting, classic drama from Wayne. This setting was cool and I loved the backdrop. This is an underrated classic that flows nicely and ends triumphantly. I strongly recommend seeing this classic gem.
"Have you lost the little sense you were born with?".
Grade: A.
This review of The Quiet Man (1952) was written by Tommy H on 19 Jan 2015.
The Quiet Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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