Robert Regan
26Aug11
To each his own, as my sainted mother always said.
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WhatsUpWill
3Apr12
Hilarious! Like a cartoon. I love Maureen O'Hara so much here. She is absolutely radiant! The charisma she brings to the role triumphs that of Wayne's. If Fellini is the definitive director that catches Italy's spirit most expressively and honestly, then Ford is the definitive director that catches Ireland's spirit most expressively and honestly. Porco Rosso must have been inspired by this film in some way.
Johnny DuBiel
17Mar12
Ford was a true poet of the cinema, and this is his ode to the mythical Ireland (that exists in songs and poems/not the actual place). Wayne, who was the embodiment of everything Ford ever wanted to convey about masculinity in his pictures is near perfect here. The relationship that buds between Wayne and O'Hara is a mature one of equals. Great supporting cast all around, but Barry Fitzgearald steals the movie...
danhofstra
12Feb11
Great film...not one of my favorite Ford's, but still quite entertaining....loved the fight!
Guillermo RG
26Dec10
Sorry! But I like it a lot! In fact it is my favorite film. I love the coral work and the details and dialogs of every character. Two days ago it was again on TV and I kept thinking about why it won't be possible to do a film like this anymore.
Michael Gildea
26Aug10
What is the big goddamned deal with this movie? John Ford has done so much better and this is the one everyone goes batshit over? The Quiet Man wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Either way, seriously overrated...
trooperthorn
24Feb10
This is one of the two best collaborations of John Ford and John Wayne, the other being THE SEARCHERS. This is one film that has some action but is basically a romantic comedy. The cast must have had just about every Irish actor available in it. The chemistry of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara shows in every scene. The great color of Ireland is the biggest co-star of the film. It ranks as one of my favorite films.