Smoreni Zmaj Top 10 best western movies of all time?! Nope. In my opinion, just an average movie. After Hawks' "Bringing Up Baby", "His Girl Friday", "Scarface", "The Big Sleep"... this comes pretty much as disappointment. :(6/10

Jon Corelis This greatest of Westerns and most American of all films is so famous as to hardly need a formal review as a movie, and at any rate discussion of it is easily found in countless printed and on line sources. For those who've never seen it, I'll only say that this 1948 Howard Hawks epic of John Wayne, with his adopted son Montgomery Clift and sidekick Walter Brennan undertaking the first major cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail is one of those supreme classics, like Hitchcock's Vertigo or Kurosawa's The Seven Samurai, which is as appealing as entertainment for a general audience as it is impressive as a work of art to critics. It's also undoubtedly John Wayne's best role -- reportedly John Ford upon seeing it exclaimed, "I didn't know the son of a ----- could act!" Noted film critic David Thomson has written that this is his favorite movie.The film can be found on various DVDs and collections, of which the 2014 Criterion set is by far the one to prefer.

elvircorhodzic RED RIVER is a dramatic and tense film based on a comparison of a successful rancher and his adopted son. This is without any doubt one of the best films of the cattle prods on the "wild west". A real treat for all fans of westerns.The beautiful scenery and landscape of open plains to the west makes this movie even better. The river is a symbol and her appearance in the film was a turning point in the story. The herds of cattle are life and work. The heavy, tense and challenging. A man in such circumstances often stumbles. However strong will and circumstances give choice.The conflict between the main character is realistic and justified. Smokers on the verge of patience act credibly. The story is full of understanding and meaningful humor. The atmosphere is such that at the moment can feel the dust and blood or a stampede of cattle. John Wayne as Thomas Dunson was a successful rancher whom are at the very beginning deducted love. Character who wants to finish the job at any cost. The price of human life? Dunson from the start act defeated. Fortunately at the end of the realization that must and can be different. Regardless of the nature of the role, John Wayne is more than dominant. Montgomery Clift as Matthew "Matt" Garth, character who will probably all crawl under the skin. Unspoiled, charming and very successful in his task.Joanne Dru as Tess Millay, A woman in western is almost always glamorous and beautiful. This woman will change the character of the story. Love for one cowboy, understanding for the other cowboy. Walter Brennan as Nadine Groot is an old grouch, without which the story can not be told. The voice of reason and an oasis of humor.The film ends happily with messages of love and understanding. I'm expecting a relentless duel. Fortunately, I was wrong.

texasrehab1 What a wonderful movie . Once again John Wayne , Joanne Dru , and Montgomery Clift were phenomenal. While watching this movie , my thoughts were " Nobody should come to the movies unless you believe in heroes " and " if everything is not black and white why the heck not". Obviously, we all know these are John Wayne Quotes. The 1000 mile Journey was a challenge and despite the fact they had lots of challenges they completed there task. You would be shocked how beautiful the cows were , even in black and white . Cows have a special place in American culture and history . The cows helped settle this country and to no surprise they still have huge impact on us all I strongly suggest to see this movie and enjoy history unfold