Review of The Searchers (1956) by Ben S — 17 Dec 2016
Probably the greatest of the classical westerns. Two men undertake an odyssey to find a kinswoman kidnapped by Comanche. Conventional enough on the surface to satisfy the audience of the day and viewers looking for a straight western, whilst underneath throwing up complex issues about hatred, obsession, and the overt and casual racism of the old west.
Impenetrable to many modern observers, which is a shame, as this film helped to open the way for films with a more overt message.
This review of The Searchers (1956) was written by Ben S on 17 Dec 2016.
The Searchers has generally received very positive reviews.
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