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mi-16evil
A superbly acted and beautifully shot film that introduces a rather unique spin on the typical Western character: a man who abhors violence and wants to use the law to bring justice. I was surprised by the interesting view of democracy presented in this film, one that states that a country cannot be founded on violence or law alone. The two must work in harmony so that neither lose their effectiveness. A great film for all Western (and film) fans.Scratch47
An amazing, tense and poignant depiction of the twilight of the Wild West, before it succumbed to the desperate, post 9/11 nihilism we've seen in the likes of No Country For Old Men. Bar perhaps the finale, this doesn't stoop to bitterness, but retains the class and subtle suggestion of the best of the golden age of film, allowing you to draw your own conclusions on the theme of how you would fight chaos. Stewart and Wayne are amazing, playing two very different types of men, neither necessarily better than the other, juxtaposed nicely against their well-drawn and stalwart female counterparts, and each get excellent scenes: Stoddard quietly rubbing out the words, 'education is the basis of law and order', Doniphan and the steak, what happens to Peabody, the final twist which leads to popping and inflating of certain balloons, Stoddard's conclusive look of reticence...Plenty of tough, resolute moments and ideas that are even more important in these most divided and coldly cynical of times, where cinema often only seems to reflect pyrrhic victory through brute force. Recommended.tigh66
John Ford's darkest film, and currently my favorite western of his. John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart are perfect for their roles, and this film is a definite precursor to other revisionist westerns such as The Wild Bunch.ClassicLady
Loved it! Jimmy Stewart was so good as the timid yet strong-willed Stoddard. His every body movement screamed frightened, humbled, shy bookworm. John Wayne was so starkly contrasted with his size, his walk, and just his overall look. The twists we took until we find out who really killed Liberty Valence were wonderfully played out. Great movie.Mylawen
"C'était mon steak, Valance."Best french version ever.
dyin2live
When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.danisanna
For someone who doesn't really like westerns ... I really liked this one!Downside: I can't stop doing john wayne impressions.
Really good movie, a must see for a movie fan.
George Bailey
Love it. Great editing, performances, writing, cinematography...Almost everything : )seithscott
Great writing, Great performances, damn near perfect.Deus
For now this is the greatest western I've ever seenrwj
I normally don't care for Westerns but this one was quite good 7/10Dieguito
Great Western!inhonoredglory
What a cast of characters -- and what meaning juxtaposed! This is not your typical Western. Even my mother, who doesn't watch the genre much at all, enjoyed this one entirely. Attorney-at-law Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) stumbles into a small town out West via the hand of villain Liberty Valance (Lee Martin) and ends up on one side of a thematic conflict between law and order and the wild west justice epitomized by Tom Doniphon (John Wayne). Characterization is superb, the plot is compelling, and the subtle hints of meaning, perfect. A favorite!duchin6
great western with James Stewart-John Wayne-Lee Marvin at there very best,backed up by a superb supporting cast,my two favourites were Andy Devine and Edmond O'Brien .Flops
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