Fer S
Amazing movie! Fast paced and with great suspense.
Out dated action but not a problem.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
09/17/24
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Merick H
A simple story, beautifully executed with great characters. An excellent western with gripping suspense and compelling moments, all building up to a satisfying climax.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
02/03/24
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Narciso R
Perfect, exactly what you'd expect from people when push comes to shove. Well rounded movie, great cast, great acting. NRJ.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/19/24
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Jack F
Hadleyville, June 1865, a just married, and retiring Marshall (Gary Cooper), stands alone in the fight of his life against four killers, looking for revenge, who are coming in on the noon train. A very simple, simple story of how a town betrays the man who has been their backbone for many years, and how he decides to stay and fight, with or without his new bride (Grace Kelly), and regardless of an almost certain suicidal circumstance.
The timing of this movie and its story is remarkable. During the early 1950s the house of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was in full stride, and Hollywood was its main focus. Many people were blacklisted from the industry during these hearings, including High Noon screenwriter, Carl Foreman, for not revealing names of the so-called communist sympathizers. Ironically, Foreman's script is symbolically a gesture of what he was all about: a man that must do what is necessary, even if he is alone in his fight for what is right.
Aside from the controversy, this classic western was similar to most others, as it has that same good va. evil storyline. However, it has that something that keeps us watching the movie over and over and over again after all these years. Yes, the acting is first rate, especially Cooper in his Oscar winning performance. The western feeling is palpable, assisted by the haunting score of Dimitri Tiomkin, as well as the brilliant editing by Elmo Williams. But one thing stand out above all the rest: it's simplicity. This movie has captured something that brings us into the picture and onto the dirt roads and grimy saloon of Hadleyville. Firstly, the running time at approximately 85 minutes is an exact correspondence to the actual story time. This gives us a sense of realism. We experience the attention our hero, Will Kane, feels as noon approaches. Secondly, the call of duty aspect may seem ridiculous in today's times, however, if our hero didn't stay, it would've eaten him alive and inevitably he would have returned some other day. And finally, the ending is justified as each person in the film, including all the residents of Hadleyville, get what they deserve, and especially the viewer, as we are witness to a simple yet extremely satisfying piece of motion picture art.
There are many great American westerns in cinematic history … High Noon, even with its simplicity, stands among the greatest.
9.5/10
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/09/24
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Joel H
High Noon is a unique Western film. It stands out among the crowd because of its powerful story and its thought-provoking themes. Running almost in real time, this intense drama keeps you on the edge of your seat because the viewer, much like Marshal Will Kane, is stressing about the time that keeps ticking away. Plus, Gary Cooper gives us a protagonist that we can relate to. If you're expecting a fast-paced action flick, then this movie may disappoint you. However, if you're wanting to see an intriguing film about doing what you believe is right, even when no one will, be sure to catch High Noon.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
11/03/23
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Blobbo X
How many 22 year old beauties marry guys in fifties? Blobbo not know, but happen all time in Hollywood! Ridiculous. Other than that well done.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
09/07/23
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