The Horse Soldiers
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Movie Reviews of The Horse Soldiers
Movie Review: the horse soldiers
Summary: 4 Stars
i donot enjoy this movie as much as the other john wayne westernMovie Review: Horse Feathers!
Summary: 3 Stars
Ok, so in was back in (?)....40 years have passed since I first saw this little opus, back then I WAS IN the Union Army, of course the next week I was Confederate, always camped near the "company hearth"...(tv set to you newbes). I even had a navy colt side arm and blanket bed roll, with the standard issue peanut butter n' crackers...hardcore huh? Anyway I first saw "Horse Soldiers" broadcast on "Saturday Night at the Movies", or was it at the drive-in? Duh...at that time I thought it was fantastic, outstanding, and keen! I especially liked the "southern trash" portrayal by Denver Pile and Strother Martin as comic relief. Now what do I think? Well I still think this is an interesting movie and I still like the little comic bit with Pyle and Martin. But this was not one of the "Dukes" best films by far. Bill Holden, as a "progressive" doctor who fights n competes "Duke" for the had of a "forgotten starlet" beauty as-love-interest is wasted. Lots o' rough n' ready action. But for the most part the whole effort is predictable and a little boring. The true story was amazing and worthy to be told...ah but then there would be no bloodly battle scenes! So it's an ok movie to fall asleep to...heah compared to "The Ring" or "Kill Bill"...I'd have to give it 20 stars! Ah youth, lost the plastic colt n' ma bed roll but still got a store o' peanut butter and hard tack!Movie Review: Not What I Had Hoped For
Summary: 3 Stars
Over the years I believe I've seen all the significant films of John Wayne and John Ford, except "The Horse Soldiers." Tonight I finally viewed it on the DVD release and have to admit it was a let-down. Oh, I enjoyed it but it did not live-up to the reputation of these many years. Much of the problem with placing this films highly among others with Wayne/Ford is in the screenplay which struck me as too scattered and without real focus. The Duke did his usual thing well but I believe John Ford was not at his best in this particular effort. A few classic western scenes are included but it lacks the style of so many other Ford movies that are recognized by his fans. Worth seeing but not twice.