The Reivers
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Movie Reviews of The Reivers
Movie Review: The Reivers
Summary: 5 Stars
In 1969 I was introduced to a movie that changed me. I wasn't sure what I wanted to be when I grew up and at 16, having the imagery and music of the Reivers wash over me convinced me that I wanted to become a filmmaker.
The Narration of Burgess Meredith, the superb acting of Will Geer, the side of Steve McQueen that we hadn't seen often enough and the introduction of new young actor Mitch Vogel make this a well rounded movie experience. The supporting cast of Sharon Farrell, Michael Constantine and Oscar nominated Rupert Crosse give the characters and story true life. Add the souring yet folksy score of John Williams, the stunning cinematography of Richard Moore and you have the complete experience that takes you back to Mississippi in the early 1900s and reminds you why you go to the movies in the first place.
Movie Review: They don't make them like this anymore
Summary: 5 Stars
They finally put this wonderful movie on DVD. An easy, kick-back movie to enjoy about a boy growing up in slower times in the early 1900's in the South. It touches on a wide variety of human traits, from foibles such as discrimination and deceit to good qualities like respect and forgiveness. The stable scene about quitting is a terrific lesson for all of us and especially for youngsters. The basement scene between the grandfather and the boy ("I could smell the starch in his shirt") is a priceless teaching tool without using the strap. Simple and straightforward with a little comedy sprinkled throughout with wonderful narration by Burgess Meredith, you feel pleasantly satisfied at the end that you just finished watching a great movie.Movie Review: FEEL-GOOD CLASSIC
Summary: 5 Stars
I had not seen this film since 1969 and I remember being blown away by two things. First, Steve McQueen went against his screen image at the time and was superb in the part. He displayed a breezy charm of which I hadn't before thought he was capable. Second, the film was presented in a classic "feel-good" tradition which went against the increasing cynicism of that Counter-Culture/Viet Nam war era. The visual look of "The Reivers" wonderfully captures our idea of the period in which it takes place. It has a Huckleberry Finn shading to it, although it takes place half a century after that book's era. I have sent for the dvd, and a recent TCM viewing revealed that it is still the wonderful film I remember.Movie Review: The Reivers
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a great movie, goes back to a time when everything was simpler. Really good acting throughout, and casting could not have been better. The vicious Sheriff couldn't have been more convincing. Ned was so expasterating in his devilish antics you could have helped Boone (Steve Mcqueen) in any way he wanted to punish him. The grandson Lucius and his show of gallantry and the way it touched the heart of Boone's prostitute girlfriend was really something. The grandfather Boss was what we all wanted in a grandfather, Will Geer was great. Even though the plot was somewhat predictible, still left you with a really pleasant feeling at the end of the movie.Movie Review: A WINNER ALL THE WAY
Summary: 5 Stars
WILLIAM FAULKNER's last novel was his most appropriate for the big screen.You won't find here the author's usual sense of doom with his characters.The reason is that the SNOPES and the SARTORIS(two family tree)are absent in THE REIVERS.This film is impeccable in every aspect:casting,music,script all clicks.It is a wonderful story about a 11years old boy who learns in a few days what life is all about.I must confess that i had never seen this film before.Shame on me!Don't hesitate one minute to buy the dvd,even if there are no bonus features.