The Furies

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Steve D Starts out a bit slow but really solid by the end. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review Audience Member There are certainly treats to be found in this uniquely conceived Western, including strong performances from the lead actors and a few interesting reversals, however the film fails to entice and sustain one's attention on the whole. While there isn't a lack of dramatic tension inherent in the film's plot developments or character dynamics, perhaps the sense of inertia that so burdens the film derives from a glaring absence of deeper purpose. The film exists merely as a heightened study of filial conflict when it seems to be promising something more, and we miss the broader commentary on the human condition that we sense may be dwelling somewhere within this potent and complex material. All things aside, the film does offer up an opportunity to enjoy Walter Huston at his wily best, which is itself an experience to be treasured. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review s r It seems like this was to pace the way for other western epics. Ultimately, it was nothing special and I prolly won't see it again. Watched on Epix. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting that one of these critics calls this Mann's masterpiece. I think it's great too, easily surpassing the hackneyed conventions of most Westerns. The most interesting feature is to see a woman as the central character and she has to both fight her corner in a mans world and still do all the romance stuff too. I also like the way the characters are drawn and the dialogue. Plus a mention for the cinematography and lighting. It's rare to see a film where these are done well and the film isn't up to much. It's a bit like going to a pub where the beer is kept well; you know the food will be good too. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member A rather dull western entry by Anthony Mann. The melodramatic plot concerns a lot of inconsistent personalities and their relationships in regard to taking control of a large ranch. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Chris L Even for a modern audience, this would offer enough surprises and peculiar subtext to remain consistently fascinating. The story is engrossing and unpredictable and all the main leads are incredibly compelling, with Stanwyck's strong, somewhat androgynous performance grounding everything. At times it's funny, other moments are menacing and bizarrely sexual. It's all quite amazing considering it was released in 1950. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/16 Full Review Read all reviews

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