The Big Country

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Per S Somewhat predictable and uneven, but generally great classic western. Still, Burl Ives' first approach is worth it all - probably what won him an Oscar. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Will G Great movie but watch it in widescreen. Charlton Heston and chuck Connors, what's not to like? BTW chuck Connors was underrated as a actor. His death scene is one of the best ever. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Christopher O A must see for fans of classic westerns! Classic moral plot with a Wild West ending! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/24/24 Full Review Johnathon W Western epic that remains one of the best ever produced, thanks to a top notch cast and superb direction. The actors are excellent across the board, with Gregory Peck giving his usual superb leading performance as James McKay, a quietly strong man who looks to avoid a fight but is quite able to finish one. He is matched across the board by a brilliant ensemble, especially Burl Ives as Rufus Hannasey, the head of his ranching clan. Behind the camera, director William Wyler crafts an epic western that examines the true meaning of courage and manhood. It is matched by sweeping shots of the western from the canyon to the plains (which are used effectively in the brilliant fight between Peck and Charlton Heston). All in all, a classic western by every measure. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/11/24 Full Review Alec B Neither cynical nor naïve, the movie functions as an interesting repudiation of violence and the mid-20th Century masculine archetype. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review SICKS6SIX S the benchmark of all Western films, Peck almost plays Atticus from to kill a Mockingbird in this epic Western, its got everything you want from a Western, the scenery is stunning as is the soundtrack,the script and plot keeps you watching, it never hots a dulll spot and keeps your attention, watch enjoyand learn how to make a great film, today's excuses for directors could learn everything they need to know by watching this film and forget the stupid new-age way of making films that have failed the viewer terribly. bad guys look bad dirty and nasty, good guys look good clean and wholesome, Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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