Well, the movie as a whole may be awful, but the scene I saw in the Pappy documentary I got on the Classic DVD was great. It says Pappy just waded out into the river...the cameraman and others followed. He looked at the bank and said, "here", or something of the sort. I really enjoyed that. Stewart said they had NO IDEA they were going to do the scene there, LOL....and it called for two other camera angles. But, Pappy said it was enough. Maybe the picture can still be enjoyed even if it isn't Pappy at his best. I look forward to seeing it anyway. KP
I wouldn't say it's awful but considering the calibre of all those involved, in front and behind the camera, it is one of the weakest entries for all of them.
It almost seems as if everyone is delivering a pastiche of themselves. Considering the subject matter it's a bit flippant in places too. The music plays a big part in spoiling the film also with moments that would seem more at home in a Charlie Chaplin film than in, what should be, a serious western. All said it's still enjoyable and great seeing most of the John Ford regulars. Worth watching but you won't be thinking about it much after it's over.
