John Ford's movies are to die for. And when John Wayne's in the lead, you know it's gonna be great. The Searchers is epic in every word. But, it's also an odd mix of a revenge western, a goofy comedy and a sullen romance. That right there is its biggest problem. Instead of staying with the main plot, Ford goes through a roster of characters and scenes that are rather comical - like Lars Jurgensen and his over-the-top accent or the romance/wedding. These scenes take over 20 minutes of valuable screen time and drive you to boredom. You want to see revenge not a silly brawl between two men to win the heart of the woman. You want to see Wayne's growl not laugh. Stick to the main plot, John Ford and you will have a brilliant film.
Review of The Searchers
