Review of The Searchers (1956) by Matt — 25 Jan 2009
An iconic figure framed in the doorway midway between the civility and protection indoors and the cruelty and harshness of frontier life outdoors, Ethan (Wayne) is a fiercely determined but flawed hero, obsessively bent on vengeance.
Later, the backlit mouth of a cave again frames the hero as his desire for revenge is replaced by redemption.
This review of The Searchers (1956) was written by Matt on 25 Jan 2009.
The Searchers has generally received very positive reviews.
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