The Searchers

Frequently regarded as an all-time classic, this overly racist display of anti-Native filmmaking does not pass the test of time. Hard to watch by today’s standards, and impossible to justify. Shame on John Wayne.

An entertaining epic with influential camera work, master class writing, and a color pallet that would bring Edgar Allen Poe out of depression. A enjoyable classic with all the fun of a great western.

The best. My favorite John Wayne and John ford movie. A must see.

The best. My favorite John Wayne and John ford movie. A must see.

I'm really surprised how great this was. I've seen most of the essential Western films, but I believe this is the first I've seen from John Wayne. A search and rescue film built on vengeance, and the look of this film is amazing.

john wayne being john wayne but not being the john wayne we’re used to