Nevada Smith
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Movie Reviews of Nevada Smith
Movie Review: Terrific Psychological Western
Summary: 5 Stars
Forget completely that the title character's name is incidently derived from Harold Robbins' trashy "The Carpetbaggers". This film is more of a piece with John Ford's "The Searchers" or the psychological westerns of Anthony Harvey. The film poses the question as to the cost vengeance does to a man's soul. Steve McQueen, whose character ages from green teenager to hardened criminal, subtlely suggests the toll of blood vengeance to one's person. McQueen may have been a tad too old for the role but his expertise as an actor makes you suspend disbelief. The film has a vast and impressive supporting cast. I was most taken by the two women in the film, the late Janet Margolin ("David and Lisa") as an Indian dancehall girl and Suzanne Pleshette as a paddy girl who facilitates McQueen's escape from a Louisiana work farm. Look and listen quick for Strother Martin who plays "Strother". Also noteworthy is that the film was lensed by longtime Sam Peckinpah collaborator Lucien Ballard.Movie Review: Intense Revenge In 2.35:1 Widescreen
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a western with a good cast and another intense, interesting revenge story. It's fairly long at 130 minutes but Steve McQueen is usually charismatic enough to carry a film, and he does so here, too.
As the title character, "Nevada Smith," McQueen is joined by a number of well- known actors of the 1960s: Suzanne Pleshette, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Arthur Kennedy, Raf Vallone, Martin Landau Janet Margolin and Pat Hingle.
McQueen plays a man who is totally dominated by thoughts of revenge. It motivates his every move. I don't recommend that attitude, but it makes for a good movie.
It was nice to see this in 2:35:1 widescreen. (Note: Is it NOT 1.85 as listed in the product details on the home page here.)
Even though I owned a new tape at the time, the nice western photography in this movie made the DVD purchase worthwhile. Eventually, I hope this film comes out with a good Blu-Ray transfer.
Movie Review: A Unilateral Cowboy
Summary: 5 Stars
Three terrorists torture and murder a young man's parents. The young man then behaves like a cowboy, unilaterally determining to kill the terrorists and erase them from the world as a threat to anyone else (in addition to punishing them for their evil deed). The cowboy does not seek to form any sort of coalition. He does not consult the United Nations. He does not ask, "Why did they hate my parents?" He does not appear to know anything about the concepts of tolerance, diversity, inclusion and compassion. There was never any mention of passing resolutions or sending inspectors. He merely rids the world of the terrorists (except for the last one, who just wasn't worth it). By the end of the story, these are certainly three terrorists who will never again terrorize anyone. Now, what sort of message does this send, regarding the best way to deal with terrorist/killers?Movie Review: Go get em Max...just don't forget the way home
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a great study on revenge. Steve McQueen plays Max Sand who chases the killers of his father and mother. Along the way he meets Brian Keith, in what is possibly one of his best roles, as the gun dealer Jonas Cord. Jonas takes Max under his wing and plays mentor to help him find the killers. This is after trying to get Max to realize the challenges that he must face in order to find, survive and shoot the killers. The dialogue and friendship between Jonas and Max is the best part of the movie.
I enjoyed the ending very much but wished they would have gone a little bit further in showing what becomes of Max. This is another movie that not many know about but should.
Movie Review: Gripping Movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Steve McQueen, plays the role of Nevada Smith.He actuallywitnesses the murder of his parents,a white father and an indian mother. He tracks the three culprits all of the way across the
American West. He picks off the guilty party one by one. He
displays markmanship.as well as skillful knifefighting in taking
vengance for the murder of his parents.The final murderer of the three Karl Malden stays in a state of fear of Nevada Smith.This will be one of the better action films that you will watch.This film has action galore. I enjoyed the film because I had been a
life long fan of Steve McQueen. Watch this film.you will enjoy it.