My Darling Clementine

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Harry W Aug 22, 2018 I really enjoyed it, one of the best Westerns ever, full of drama and action scenes. One of John Ford's finest masterpieces. Highly recommend. See more

Albus R Feb 7, 2018 A heavily fictionalised account of the events that lead up to the gunfight at the O.K. Corral that is sustained by a robust leading performance from Fonda, gorgeous cinematography and a well-paced and enthralling narrative. After recently viewing the landmark picture 'Stagecoach', I decided to proceed on John Ford's western journey with this romanticised vision of the myth of the west, illustrating a somewhat disreputable narrative of Wyatt Earp and his encounters in the Arizonan town of Tombstone, and the looming confrontations that led to the famed gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Firstly, I have to make clear how astounded I was at seeing how much John Ford's technical prowess had evolved in the mere seven years that followed his 1939 hit. Sure, the action sequences of 'My Darling Clementine' don't quite live up to that of his earlier piece, but heck it's not all about that. There's enough invigorating energy in the characters alone to give us our action lust, characters that feel more developed and further emotionally connected with the audience, with the interaction between one another bearing a less forced approach and flowing more naturally. I felt this time that I could relate to the characters, and this is in no small part thanks to the likes of Henry Fonda, Victor Mature, Cathy Downs etc. for their captivating performances. Alike 'Stagecoach, the cinematography and location use is practically flawless, further encapsulating the Wild West we cherish to become part of, grounding us with enthralling and confident performances, further bolstered by the plot's steady development and well-executed pacing. 'My Darling Clementine is a gorgeous film, and there's no wonder as to why the critics endorse it as much as they do. John Ford took the lessons he had attained from his Oscar hits like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'How Green Was My Valley' and injected them into the ultimate embodiment of the Wild West we feel so sentimental towards. See more

Poe L Dec 2, 2017 I could already tell from the minute they got to Tombstone, that the movie was going to be one joy of a ride. The acting is really good. Each character shines through with their wonderful performance. Pretty damn funny at times. Henry Fonda sure plays the role of a marshall pretty damn well. He's the kind of marshall we all wish we had in our cities/towns. The use and location of Monument Valley sure is one to behold. Even in black and white, it looks beautiful. I hope to one day visit Monument Valley and experience all of it's beauty in the flesh. The tense buildup to the final coral shoot out was great. There's this silence that fills the air. I can definitely see the inspiration this movie had on Red Dead Redemption. Overall, great writing, wonderful acting, charming characters, and beautiful location - Monument Valley. See more

Hagrid W Aug 4, 2017 Still an underrated classic from the John Ford cannon. Fonda is unsuspectingly effective as Wyatt Earp bringing a humanism to the role one wouldn't expect from the mythic tales of his life. Victure Monture provides a fantastic supporting turn as Earp's partner (but not really) Doc Holliday. See more

Draco S Jun 28, 2017 Brilliantly shot. Brilliantly acted. Contains images that I will remember forever.

Luke L Oct 15, 2015 A different take on the OK corral. 1001 movies to see before you die.

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