Review of The Searchers (1956) by Peter G — 23 Oct 2008
I'm going for a quick review with this film, since much has already been said in film studies. The Searchers really is a bonafide classic, though, despite what one may believe about John Wayne. He gives a stellar performance here, blending his personal mystique and attitude with ridiculous racism and passion for hate.
The film was one of the first Westerns to study characters but, even to this day, the story seems fresh and completely delectable. While the movie is filmed in an obviously old style of film making, watching it now may actually be more entrancing then the 1950's simply because of how different this is from big budget flicks.
Pacing is never wrong and while some scenes could be cut to increase consistency, the film doesn't drag. The few action scenes in the movie truly aren't action in a modern sense, but they do fit the style of the old west and mix very well wit the lavish scenery on hand.
In the end, The Searchers is just a perfect example of a dead Genre and is a must watch for serious film fans and people more interested in character over plot.
This review of The Searchers (1956) was written by Peter G on 23 Oct 2008.
The Searchers has generally received very positive reviews.
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