The Searchers
A short review of a movie, I like12 total reviews
Comment from Dutchie
A well written short review, Rikki. Important highlights too. It gives us an impression of the movie. Those days the Native Indians were always the bad guys.. Times have changed. In the film Dances with Wolves it's the opposite. The color of your skin does not make you a good or bad guy.
Well done and thanks for sharing. Fia
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2020
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A well written short review, Rikki. Important highlights too. It gives us an impression of the movie. Those days the Native Indians were always the bad guys.. Times have changed. In the film Dances with Wolves it's the opposite. The color of your skin does not make you a good or bad guy.
Well done and thanks for sharing. Fia
Comment Written 28-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2020
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Thank you for reading and the review. Times change mores change opinions change.
Rikki
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good movie review. I will be watching for the movie The Searchers now. It sounds like a great watch.
Of course, I think anything with the Duke is good.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Sharon
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2020
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I think this is a good movie review. I will be watching for the movie The Searchers now. It sounds like a great watch.
Of course, I think anything with the Duke is good.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Sharon
Comment Written 25-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2020
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Thank you very much for the read and the review. It is an entertaining view.
RikkiLXXIII
Comment from Barbaraj1
I liked your review. However, I do wish you gave us more insight. Is there a romance between Natalie and John? Is this a sad story? Entice me to want to see the movie. Any surprises?
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020
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I liked your review. However, I do wish you gave us more insight. Is there a romance between Natalie and John? Is this a sad story? Entice me to want to see the movie. Any surprises?
Comment Written 24-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020
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I see your point I will expand further in the future. Natalie was John'c niece, not sad.
Rikki
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, what an awesome movie to start with, Rikki!! :) And what an awesome thing we get to look forward to now: TCM reviews by Rikki! :) You could start a book here on FanStory and call it 'In Retrospect: Reviews of the Past by Rikki'... how awesome would that be! ;) :) I look forward to the next movie, sir! ;) Yvette
movie made in 1956 displays --> movie, made in 1956, portrays
We Know that both --> We know that both
catchphrase, 'That'll be the day' it is --> catchphrase: 'That'll be the day'. It is
one scene one of --> one scene, one of
all scenes the beauty --> all scenes, the beauty
Monument Valley is on display --> Monument Valley can be enjoyed. [suggestion only....the phrase 'is on display' is used in the sentence right before this one... feel free to ignore... :) ]
Oscar but did not. --> Oscar, but it did not.
chance I recommend --> chance, I recommend
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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Oh, what an awesome movie to start with, Rikki!! :) And what an awesome thing we get to look forward to now: TCM reviews by Rikki! :) You could start a book here on FanStory and call it 'In Retrospect: Reviews of the Past by Rikki'... how awesome would that be! ;) :) I look forward to the next movie, sir! ;) Yvette
movie made in 1956 displays --> movie, made in 1956, portrays
We Know that both --> We know that both
catchphrase, 'That'll be the day' it is --> catchphrase: 'That'll be the day'. It is
one scene one of --> one scene, one of
all scenes the beauty --> all scenes, the beauty
Monument Valley is on display --> Monument Valley can be enjoyed. [suggestion only....the phrase 'is on display' is used in the sentence right before this one... feel free to ignore... :) ]
Oscar but did not. --> Oscar, but it did not.
chance I recommend --> chance, I recommend
Comment Written 24-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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Yes teacher, I will follow your lead.
Rikki
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is an interesting review, Rikki. I enjoyed reading it. I like how it starts with door opening and ends with the door closing. You gave some good points about the movie which I have not seen but will look for on the movie channels. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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This is an interesting review, Rikki. I enjoyed reading it. I like how it starts with door opening and ends with the door closing. You gave some good points about the movie which I have not seen but will look for on the movie channels. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 24-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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Thank you for reading and the review, the best place to find it is the western channel TCM or TBS. of course there is prime if you have that.
Rikki
Comment from JudyE
I used to love going to the movies when I was a child and our family love westerns. I don't remember seeing this one but I'll keep an eye out for it. I don't think John Wayne made a bad movie, did he?
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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I used to love going to the movies when I was a child and our family love westerns. I don't remember seeing this one but I'll keep an eye out for it. I don't think John Wayne made a bad movie, did he?
Comment Written 24-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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He did one where he played a detective that was somewhat of a let down. Thank you for reading.
Rikki
Comment from Lobber
Hi Rikki,
Movie reviews may indeed be your forte. You obviously have a sense for visuals and bringing that insight and other cinematic elements (e.g., music) into your reviews.
For this review I would welcome more commentary on the film's music beyond )enhances the emotion( - What emotion? Your comment about Holly's song shows you have insight and knowledge that many readers would appreciate. ... especially Millennials who might ask "Buddy Holly. ... Who's the dude?
You offer a tease but fail to deliver. Who beat out Wayne for the Oscar? Why? Do you agree?
More future movie reviews would be welcomed by many I'm sure. How about adding a rating like 3 Rikki-Tics out of 5!
- Lobber
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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Hi Rikki,
Movie reviews may indeed be your forte. You obviously have a sense for visuals and bringing that insight and other cinematic elements (e.g., music) into your reviews.
For this review I would welcome more commentary on the film's music beyond )enhances the emotion( - What emotion? Your comment about Holly's song shows you have insight and knowledge that many readers would appreciate. ... especially Millennials who might ask "Buddy Holly. ... Who's the dude?
You offer a tease but fail to deliver. Who beat out Wayne for the Oscar? Why? Do you agree?
More future movie reviews would be welcomed by many I'm sure. How about adding a rating like 3 Rikki-Tics out of 5!
- Lobber
Comment Written 23-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2020
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Thank you for reading and for your great suggestion between you and a couple of other supporters I might be a writer, not a hack.
Rikki
Comment from Gloria ....
You can't go wrong with writing movie reviews. I haven't seen this film, but by your description I might take a look.
The inspiration for Buddy Holly's song, That'll be the day is an interesting tidbit of information too.
The stereotypes back in those days were definitely clear-cut and not even remotely accurate.
I look forward to your next movie review. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
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You can't go wrong with writing movie reviews. I haven't seen this film, but by your description I might take a look.
The inspiration for Buddy Holly's song, That'll be the day is an interesting tidbit of information too.
The stereotypes back in those days were definitely clear-cut and not even remotely accurate.
I look forward to your next movie review. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 23-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
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It is a good view especially if you like the Duke or excellent storytelling. That is the best information i have on Holly and the song. The sterotype's
were a century old at the time of the film.
Rikki
Comment from Wabigoon
Rikki--
I think the movie review idea is brilliant. My only complaint here is that you do not say more. Do not reveal more of this film's plot. I recall it as being very..."hard," meaning not "romantic," not romanticizing the west a bit. I think Wayne is searching for as lost wife or daughter? And there is no...glamorizing of this at all. Maybe my memory is poor? But, hey, tell us more! This is barely a start you have here. It could be twice the length, at least.
Best
Wabigoon/Jeff
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
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Rikki--
I think the movie review idea is brilliant. My only complaint here is that you do not say more. Do not reveal more of this film's plot. I recall it as being very..."hard," meaning not "romantic," not romanticizing the west a bit. I think Wayne is searching for as lost wife or daughter? And there is no...glamorizing of this at all. Maybe my memory is poor? But, hey, tell us more! This is barely a start you have here. It could be twice the length, at least.
Best
Wabigoon/Jeff
Comment Written 23-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
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He is searching for his niece. No there is no glamorizing. This was a first effort others will be more in depth.
Rikki
Comment from Aaqib Naeem
I have not seen the movie and actually I have never seen a movie from so far back, except a few of Charlie Chaplin. But you wrote about it in an interesting and intriguing manner so perhaps I will watch after all! Thank you!
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
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I have not seen the movie and actually I have never seen a movie from so far back, except a few of Charlie Chaplin. But you wrote about it in an interesting and intriguing manner so perhaps I will watch after all! Thank you!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
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It is no Chaplin. but if you are a western fan it is a must.
Rikki
