Too many fans seem to be blown away

Nice effects though.

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It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

RELEASED IN 1954 and directed by George Marshall, "Destry" is about a tough Western town run by corrupt local mogul Decker (Lyle Bettger) and the Mayor who's in league with him (Edgar Buchanan). They appoint a drunk as the new Sheriff (Thomas Mitchell) because they know he'll be easy to control, but the Sheriff hires as his deputy the out-of-town son of an expert lawman for whom he used to work (Audie Murphy). Unfortunately, when Destry (Murphy) comes to town he quickly becomes a laughing stock because he refuses to even carry a gun! The film is a remake of Marshall's 1939 hit "Destry Rides Again," which was a remake of the 1932 movie of the same name, a closer rendition of Max Brand's novel. Marshall desired to do the film again because he wanted to do it in color and thought he could improve upon it. While most critics say "Destry" is inferior I give it the edge because (1.) it's in color, (2.) Murphy is stalwart as the humble-yet-confident protagonist, and (3.) Mari Blanchard is hotter than Marlene Dietrich as the saloon entertainer and has the mojo to pull off the challenging role. Blanchard's saloon babe of dubious character is counterbalanced by Lori Nelson's character.Another thing I appreciate about "Destry" is that it supports the concept of LIMITED pacifism, which is the ideology that one should only resort to violence when there's no other recourse, after more peaceable means have been sought and proved ineffective. This, by the way, is what Christ and the early church subscribed to, as detailed in the New Testament, not the idea of TOTAL pacifism, which is the idiotic mindset that a person should NEVER resort to violence in any form, even when loved ones and innocents are threatened.The Messiah's teaching on "turning the cheek" didn't refer to responding to criminal acts and, particularly, not to a law officer responding to potentially violent criminality. Slapping someone on the cheek was considered a personal insult in 1st century Near East and therefore when Jesus instructed people to "turn the cheek" he was simply illustrating that ignoring an insult a couple of times (you only have two cheeks) is a matter of wisdom & self-control and is a good way to stave off unnecessary strife, which effectively squelches the escalation of violence (not always, but generally speaking). It helps prevent you from being victimized by fools who want to draw you into their darkness and ruin your day (or week or life). This was nothing new at the time because the Old Testament taught the same principle (e.g. Proverbs 19:11).THE MOVIE RUNS 95 minutes and was shot at Universal Studios, Universal City; Janss Conejo Ranch, Thousand Oaks; and Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California. WRITERS: Edmund H. North & D.D. Beauchamp from Felix Jackson's story based on Brand's book.GRADE: A-

Destry is a re-make of Destry Rides Again with Jimmy Stewart. I loved them both & am an Audie Murphy fan. This was one of my favorite western movies an I think that Hollywood should re-make it again, don't know why they have not as a matter of fact. Audie Murphy is brought to town as a deputy sheriff to clean up the town. He starts out as a bumbling boob & is really a very clever & sophisticated crime solver. Thomoas Mitchell is always good as is Edgar Buchanon. I have watched both versions every time they appear on television & would recommend Destry to anyone who has not seen it. It is more than a western movie, writing, & action will keep u interested all the way & you will be crying for more when it ends. The movie builds up all the way for a climatic showdown in the end & has everything, lots of comic references & action all the way through. I recommend it to all viewers & is a must see western fan or not. Thank you

This is an outstanding Audie Murphy western. Directed by George Marshall who also directed the 1939 version this film manages to be as good with a slightly different, more dramatic style. Audie is an ideal Tom Destry, with a young boy's face and stature, but with self confidence. Mari Blanchard as Brandy has the talent and looks. The film reaches its high point when Murphy is made fun of by the bad guys at the saloon and replies by showing how he can handle guns. The final shootout is excellent with Murphy and Lyle Bettger seeing each other though a mirror. Probably because Audie and George Marshall made many average films, Destry did not get the praise it deserved from the critics.

This NEEDS to be released on DVD! It has all of the content necessary to be a great western. All of the acting is good, and the dialog is good, the camera-work and sets and costumes. Everything about this movie is good. It's a solid Western as they used to be made. It gives as good as "Destry Rides Again". Sure, it doesn't have Jimmy S., but then his presence doesn't a western make.This is one of those movies that isn't even available on VHS except the rare old deteriorating copies that are floating out in the universe of crumbling static-filled fuzzy video tape. Our local library used to have a VHS copy of it about a decade ago and then something happened to it and it disappeared from the shelves. Haven't seen another copy since.A restored DVD version would also do well to complement the "Destry Rides Again" movie. I mean, there are probably a bunch of people out there saying "Destry Rides Again... hmm, he's riding again? Where did he ride originally?". That's when they'll come looking for this movie... you corporate guys should be smelling profit by now.