The Four Feathers

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Michele A This movie is a gem, a rousing story, gorgeously filmed. The fact that it was filmed on location in Egypt in 1939 is of special note. The performances are first rate, but that of Ralph Richardson is just a step above. His intense longing for Ethne provides a heart to what might otherwise be just another exciting adventure. Instead, this version of the story is the all in, meticulous-in-detail account that can never again be achieved. It's impossible to believe in the world that this film represents, to portray it without any sense of shame, so modern versions are only pale imitations. It is best not to try. Instead, enjoy the film for what it shows of a time and mindset that no longer exists. New stories need to be told now, from new perspectives. That will bring another adventure. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/23 Full Review Christopher B "The Four Feathers" has been brought to the silver screen several times during both the silent and talkie era. Zoltan Korda captures the desert strikingly similar to "Lawrence of Arabia" and that in and of itself says a lot! The technicolor is gorgeous and the colors, especially the British uniforms, really pop and create a striking contrast to the scenery. While the film clocks in at 115 minutes, this is truly an epic worthy of its commercial and critical success! John Clements gives a realistic and solid performance as Harry Faversham the coward turned hero at the heart of the film. There are so many talented cast and crew and it really shows and qualifies as a beautiful and poetic Classic! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/22 Full Review Audience Member I love this film of heroism and redemption of one man; an exciting adventure film of sacrifice and the love of honor. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review david f This is billed as a classic anglophilic epic, and while it mostly is, as a movie it is not quite up to the high standards set by Hollywood the same year - 1939. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The film has a wildly implausible plot and a painfully dated pro-imperialist mindset. If you can get past those two major obstacles it's pretty well-made, with good location footage and action scenes, and Richardson's performance is impressive. Celebrating the British Empire's conquests doesn't really do it for me as entertainment, though. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Definitely the best version of this epic story. A visually impressive, sweeping epic that is impressive for the time period. The acting and pacing are not the best but when given consideration for the times this is a very impressive film. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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