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Sorry, this movie sucks

Instant Favorite.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I have really enjoyed Randolph Scott's presence in films at both both bookends of his career, having previously seen him in the pre-Code 'Hot Saturday' (1932) and his last film, Sam Peckinpah's first great film, 'Ride the High Country' (1962), as well as a few in between ('Pittsburgh', 'Virginia City' and 'My Favorite Wife' most readily come to mind), so I thought it was high time to visit some of his most influential films, the Western collaborations with Budd Boetticher.Scott has a really unique presence in these films. So far, I have seen three of the seven they made together, and he doesn't romance, he seems a tortured, troubled soul, even in the almost comedic, 'Buchanan Rides Alone'. This was another excellent script by Burt Kennedy, finely scored and photographed. It was clear that this was a well-run filmic organization, that really knew what in tarnations they were doing. Rare is the film that is short but sweet. I consider this a 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' kind of movie, in that it's not too long, not too short, but just right. Though not quite as good as its predecessor, 'Ride Lonesome', I still didn't have the heart to give it a lower rating.I know the Western genre as a whole tends to get short shrift these days, but when you see the great ones, it makes you really glad somebody made them--and that Boetticher and Scott made a lot more than simply seven together.

Upon hearing that a white woman has been captured by the Comanches, "Jefferson Cody" (Randolph Scott) rides to their camp with the hope of trading some goods for her release. As it turns out the woman, "Nancy Lowe" (Nancy Gates) has had a $5000 reward put out by her husband for her return. Dead or alive. And it's this provision that has bounty hunters scouring the territory looking for her. As luck would have it, after riding off with Mrs. Lowe they come upon 3 hombres who want to take Mrs. Lowe back themselves and in order to do that they are willing to kill both Jefferson Cody and Nancy Lowe if that is what it takes. At any rate, rather than going over the whole story and ruining the movie for those who haven't seen it, I will just say that this is a good, old-fashioned western which fans of the genre will probably enjoy. A bit predictable perhaps, but still a good movie overall. Slightly above average.

I have read a number of the reviews for this movie and they generally display a good knowledge of the movie and its producer and writer.I like to keep it simple. I grew up during the fifties and sixties when the western was very popular. This particular western was entertaining with a good mix of drama, action, suspense, and emotion. All of the characters were multi-dimensional. The bad guy was understandable with a ruthless streak but with his own set of standards. His followers were loyal to him up to a point and stuck with him; one because he didn't like change, the other because his long time friend didn't want to break with the boss. Nancy Gates the lady in distress displayed courage and an imperturbable loyalty to her husband. Randolph Scott was the tall weathered hard man with a code of honour and a sad past. (Loved to see Stardust his magnificent palomino again). He is up for every challenge thrown at him. The end is a real eye opener. One criticism - Comanches with mohawks; in the sun on the plains? Some with really soft baby faces. Whoever cast these guys needs something mules do really well.

This perfect distillation of the Western is shown very frequently on British TV.It's difficult to add anything to the interesting and detailed reviews already here. This movie is perfect! If proof were needed in court that a perfect movie can be made in under 80 minutes, this is it. To the long list of items this is also a very touching story; parts of it are heartbreaking.I'd like to raise an aspect that isn't often explored: the music. Running through the movie is a most lovely theme-for example during the travelling sequences along the river and through the meadows. I have spotted this theme in one or two other films; I can cite "Guns of Fort Petticoat". I have never identified whether it is by Mischa Bakaleinikov (the stated composer) or whether it is a cue by another composer (the databases do mention other contributors). Can anyone through any light on it?Like many other reviewers I want to visit the locations some day.