Review of The Reivers (1969) by Marilyn G — 19 Jun 2008

Classic feel good film, great McQueen action.

This review of The Reivers (1969) was written by Marilyn G on 19 Jun 2008.

The Reivers has generally received positive reviews.

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By Todd C (261) on 01 Mar 2008

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Mark Rydell's direction conveys a zestful spirit, as do the film's turn-of-the-century look and picaresque minor characters…

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By Sheila C (309) on 02 May 2008

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By Greg W (4,011) on 05 Jan 2013

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By Private U (13,627) on 12 Feb 2008

It doesn't quite know where it's going--it's got this Disney corniness to it...but with prostitutes and racism and so on and so forth…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 05 Apr 2008

Steve McQueen and the original road trip…

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I saw this movie in a drive-in in 1971. The story is sweet - this is the first movie where I remember being stunned by the cinemetography…

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The best ever movie made from a William Faulkner novel and one of my favorite movies…

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Although it seemed geared for all viewers, the reivers exposed us to many innuendoes and themes that I was often uncomfortable with…

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