The Searchers (1956)

the silhouette of a woman

The first image in The Searches is the silhouette of a woman who is standing in the cool, dark doorway of a frontier cabin and looking out into the searing heat and sun of the desert. As she stoically waits, a man rides up, wearily dismounts, and walks slowly toward her. We are in John Ford country, and all the elements are there. Pictorially, it is a scene of stark contrasts, light in conflict with dark, interior pitted against exterior, the figures sharply etched in their solitude, the implacable outlines of a harsh environment looming behind them. The people are dramatic, larger than life, and what happens to them has the force and fatality of history recorded on the screen May 15, 2008

The Taj Mahal of Westerns

Sheer genius. One of the greatest American movies of all time. Ford was never better, Wayne was never better. Brilliantly book-ended w/ stunning shots of Monument Valley through the front door. An absolute must-see for any serious movie watcher. This is one of the half dozen or so greatest movies I've ever seen and I've seen alot. It's certainly not PC, but it rings true. Check out this masterpiece. It gets better w/ repeated viewings...... May 5, 2008

Excellent quality for film of it's age

Of course the movie, The Searchers, that is one of the best of all time is a 5-star rating. While the history of this John Wayne and John Ford movie is well documented, it cannot be understated how powerful of a performance John Wayne leaves in this movie. With the well documented history of this great movie, I shall turn to this Blu-Ray edition.

I am impressed with the quality of the picture for a movie of this age. The colors are radiant and vibrant. I find the image to be sharp, and I am impressed with picture quality. Let me be clear though, this is not a perfect reproduction. For a film of it's age, should perfection of picture be expected? Upon close examination, some of the grainy/fuzziness can be discerned. It does not take away from this edition.

The audio is just ok. Not bad, not good. As noted, it is 1.0. While the audio does not stand out, I did not find the audio to detract from the movie either.

Overall, I find this Blu-Ray to be an excellent edition. I am glad that it is a part of my movie collection. April 24, 2008

The Searchers

I LOVE John Wayne! This wasn't my favorite movie of his, but was good none the less. I enjoy the action and some comedy of his. April 24, 2008

Perfect retouching for a classic!

This classic came up alive and flawless after Blu-Ray technology. A must buy for the fans! April 7, 2008

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