Ride the High Country
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Movie Reviews of Ride the High Country
Movie Review: On of the 5 Best Westerns (Color) ever made...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an essential film among the westerns. It deserves the reputation it has, among western film lovers, Peckinpah fans, Randolph Scott admirers, and cult film enthusiasts (it is considered a cult film because, while virtually ignored upon initial release, it's reputation has grown in stature immensely over the years). It is one of those rare films that gets even better the more you see it. If you have never seen it, I am envious.
On a note about the print itself, it is beautiful (the original cinematography was stunning, and is well preserved on this DVD). Also, I found the comments of the film critics to be very interesting as well.
All in all, this is a DVD that should be in any serious film library.
Movie Review: Mythic and Monumental
Summary: 5 Stars
Peckinpah really hit his stride as director with his second picture, RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY. An intelligent screenplay, gorgeous cinematography, fine acting from a distinguished supporting cast (including a very appealling Mariette Hartley in her film debut), and the picture's crowning glory -- two career-topping performances from stars Scott and McCrea. Both were always underrated actors, and here their work, both economical and rich with the weight of years of experience, is absolutely marvellous. Outfitted in a fine new DVD transfer, complete with a good commentary track from Peckinpah scholars and a fascinating documentary featuring Peckinpah's sister, this is one picture that repays repeated viewings. An essential purchase.Movie Review: A Very Good Western
Summary: 5 Stars
A home-run Western. I think it was Peckinpah's first. In my opinion, it gains and does not lose from the absence of the excess violence that becomes his signature in later works. The shoot-out at the end serves the story. It does not become the story.
But it is also a very good movie outside its genre. And, it is the telling of the story by its actors that truly makes this one memorable.
The supporting roles are particularly well done. Yet, it is McCrea and Scott who turn in the performances of a lifetime; theirs and the aging Westerners they portray. It is the story of both passings and equaly memorable as to the value to be found in both.
Movie Review: Beautiful and poignant story
Summary: 5 Stars
In this beautiful and poignant story, two old lawmen take on one last job, bringing the gold down from a mining camp in the California mountains. Along the way, they pick up an unhappy young woman who thinks her happiness can be obtained my marrying a good-looking miner she had once met. When the miner is less than a prince, they must get both the girl and the gold back to town safely. The cinematography is matchless and the acting by two western veterans, Joel McCrae and Randolph Scott, was never better. Directed by Sam Peckinpah who later directed the ultraviolent western classic The Wild Bunch.Movie Review: one of the best westerns
Summary: 5 Stars
You can read all the decriptions of the story on other reviews all I will say is this is required watching for a history of & how to make a western. It has the classic elements of good versus evil & the struggle of a man's conscience between right & wrong. It also has some of the best one-liners & powerful scenes I have come across. This ranks up thar' with Shane & the 1/2 dozen of so of Jimmy Stewart's. What a great start for Sam Peckinpaugh.