November 30, 2010
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Javonte 2022-04-23 07:02:04
Western canon, pure and great. Confront pure nature, pure violence, pure Protestant creeds with a positive attitude that made the Old World unbelievably positive. A simple and brave Texas Republic with a gun in one hand and a Bible in the other. There is also dancing, there is humor, and there is etiquette for each other's humility before fighting. The more I understand the history of the West, the more I understand how this film becomes the epitome of the real West and the spiritual West, and how John Wayne's figure embedded in the door frame is saying goodbye to the West that disappeared in his lifetime.
Kaleigh 2022-04-24 07:01:06
John Wayne in John Ford's lens always looks so tall and mighty, like a hero. But this time Wayne is a tramp with an unknown criminal record, not only not a hero, but a very complex amoral character. The gun battlefield at the end of the film is very beautiful, the photography, especially the door frame composition, is really beautiful, and the music is also beautiful. The most rare thing is that on the basis of traditional western films, it proposes a reflection on the Indians.
2nd Lt. Greenhill: Can't I stay? Please?
Reverend Clayton: Oh, all right. But you watch me, boy! I'm the hardcase you're up against out here, not them childish savages! And if you don't hear my first holler, you better read my mind 'cause I don't aim to raise no two hollers on any subject at hand!
2nd Lt. Greenhill: [salutes with his saber and nearly decapitates the Reverend] Yes sir!
Reverend Clayton: Boy, watch that knife!
Mose Harper: [preparing for an Indian attack] That which we are about to receive, we thank thee, O Lord.