Review of The Searchers (1956) by Drew T — 21 Sep 2008
The greatest Western ever made, and one of the best American movies in general. This timeless tale of vengeance, hatred, loyalty, love, and loneliness is consistently riveting and powerful, and supremely entertaining.
Wayne--in what many consider the best performance by an actor on film, EVER--is an ex-Confederate soldier returning home to Southwest Texas, where soon afterward his brother's family is massacred by Indians, all except his nieces, who are kidnapped.
Wayne and Hunter (with a few more sordid parties) spend the next several years finding them. This beautifully photographed, dark but colorful, ageless classic is a must see, especially for any idiot who says John Wayne can't act.
And images like Wayne turning around suddenly and the camera dollying up to his dark, bearded face, and the final shot through the doorway of God's lonely man are unforgettable. Flawless.
This review of The Searchers (1956) was written by Drew T on 21 Sep 2008.
The Searchers has generally received very positive reviews.
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