The Big Trees

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John M The film is just a bit too lacklustre and dry to be anything more than mediocre. I wouldn't go so far as to call it bad, but, it's a country mile away from good. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/13/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a good watch James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, May 5, 2023 Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/07/23 Full Review Audience Member This remake of the original 1936 film reused an awful lot of the action footage from the older. All they did different is try to make Kirk Douglas the good guy. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member I've always loved this movie, and now more than ever. You can't fault a movie fan for raving about Kirk Douglas playing a scoundrel and thief with a dash of devilish demeanor. This is the essence of Mr. Douglas. Of course, this movie posits that the great Redwoods are the living embodiment of God and that Man has no business destroying them especially for greed and avarice. Released in 1952, The Big Trees presaged the green revolution and environmental protectionism beginning some 30 years later which is more than intriguing. Edgar Buchanan shines in his role as an honest broker between Kirk and his prey who when he discovers just how rotten Kirk is, swears his intent on smiting Kirk and his money-grubbing army of lumberjacks. I won't divulge the ending but you can trust you'll like it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member The film Kirk Douglas did for free to get his contact cancelled from Jack Warner from Warner Bros & it is surprisingly a good film. Filled with some stunning photography of the Redlands area in California & lush landscapes. The story of logging man & his unethical approach to business & his greed for more & more. The locations & the trees are the real draw card to this film. The film also contains quite a dramatic ending that wouldn't have been easy to stage...a must see Timer Drama.... Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Kirk Douglas took no salary in exchange for getting his release from his contract with Warners. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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