KnotMissPriceless Why so much hype?

Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

zkonedog If you ask most people alive today what the "legacy" of actor John Wayne will forever be, they will most likely respond "a swaggering, confident cowboy who always defeated the bad guys and rode off into the sunset". Though a good portion of his films (Rio Bravo, El Dorado, The Sons of Katie Elder, etc.) followed that very theme, the Duke's REAL legacy is the nuanced roles he played so well, not the standard Western fare.Just think back to some of Wayne's best screen performances and what types of characters he played: -Red River (Thomas Dunson; threatens to kill his adoptive son) -The Searchers (Ethan Edwards; nearly murders his little niece in cold blood) -The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Tom Doniphon; a psychological mess by the end of the film) -True Grit (Rooster Cogburn; a tottering old drunk who, at times, can hardly stay on his horse)Clearly, Wayne actually thrived as an actor when not stereotyped as the heroic cowboy, and his performance in "The Quiet Man" only serves to advance that sentiment.In "Quiet Man", Wayne plays Sean Thornton, a seemingly retiring fellow who is returning to his hometown of Innisfree in Ireland. While there, he meets the woman of his dreams, Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara), and tries to start a new life for himself after being disgraced in the United States as a boxer who killed a fellow pugilist in the ring. However, Thornton quickly discovers that the courting customs in Innisfree are radically different from those in the States, as he must first persuade Mary Kate's brother, Will Danaher (Victor McLaglen), to give up his sister's hand in marriage.While that brief plot description above pretty much describes the gist of the film, leaving it at that would be like saying The Searchers was just about cowboys and Indians. In typical John Ford (director) fashion, this film is filled with nuances that can only be caught after multiple viewings. Whether it be Wayne's reactions to the extremely odd dating rituals, or the strange characters he meets while getting reacquainted with Innisfree, Ford fills the picture with all kinds of little trivialities and inside jokes.Not only that, but the acting and music in this film are spectacular. Wayne and O'Hara turn in what some may consider to be their strongest acting performances every (or, at the very least, their strongest together), while the rest of the cast is full of funny and interesting characters. Add to that an incredible score that captures the Irish roots of the film, and you really do have a film for the ages. By the time Sean Thornton makes his trip through town in advance of his final confrontation with Will Danaher, you will be rooting him on every step of the way.Some time ago, my Dad started a tradition of viewing "The Quiet Man" once a year...on (or very near) St. Patrick's Day, in keeping with the film's Irish bend. I was a participant in that annual tradition not too long ago, and let's just say that I will be continuing it into the future.

Edgar Allan Pooh " . . . if he ever lives that long," Victor McLaglen's "Red Will" says of John Wayne's "Sean Thornton" early on in John Ford's THE QUIET MAN. Few truer words were ever said, and they could apply to pretty much all the American cast and crew with whom McLaglen was hanging out. Though the UNHOLY THREE is the title of a Silent Classic, it's hard to think of a more apt umbrella to cover QUIET director Ford, star Wayne, and narrator Ward Bond. Few Americans have hurt more of their fellow citizens with Racist and Anti-Semitic outbursts. One of these men was involved with the mendacious Silent BIRTH OF A NATION. Another was on the Racists-Will-Rise-Again GONE WITH THE WIND payroll. The third led the Kill-the-Jews (often literally, as with John Garfield) Hollywood Witch Hunts immediately after World War Two (while enlisting the help of the first two for his pogrom). Eva Braun found out that History judged her by the company she kept. Watching THE QUIET MAN, one is torn between pity and contempt for its female lead, Maureen O'Hara. Of course, Bobby Darin sang that Mack the Knife could be as charming as he needed to be. But when you frolic and splash around in a blood-filled swimming pool, your judgment is open to question.

stackja For John Ford a triumph.As the Academy Awards, USA 1953 bears witness.John Wayne, a wonderful performance, as in all his films.Maureen O'Hara, as ever great.John Ford favorites, Victor McLaglen and Ward Bond give good support.Barry Fitzgerald just the right character for the role.And as does Arthur Shields And Ken Curtis in a small role.I note various negative opinions.Seems not everyone likes this film.This movie is one of my favorites since the 1950s.If one accepts it as intended, it is perfect.

Python Hyena The Quiet Man (1952): Dir: John Ford / Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond: John Wayne is presented as someone with a past where a boxing match concluded with a death. As a result he pulls away from violence and this poises an issue when he returns to Ireland to reclaim his family's farm. Maureen O'Hara plays a local woman whom Wayne falls for but her brother is an overbearing bully who is angry at him after being out bid in the land auction. He becomes a divider in the relationship to come. John Ford and John Wayne have collaborated through numerous films, including Stagecoach, but here Wayne has a seemingly different role as someone who regrets a violent past yet is unfairly taking hits from O'Hara and her brother. She marries Wayne but becomes obsessed with the money that is owed her by her brother. She constantly berates him until he finally takes charge in what becomes a very long haul. Great supporting roles particularly by Victor McLaglen as the brother who ends up being dealt with through a fist fight that derails the film from greatness. This fight turns the drama into a corny showcase that doesn't fit the mode of the first two acts. Ward Bond plays a Catholic Priest who also gets involved in the scheme at hand. In any event Ford delivers a message loud and clear of pride and standing up for oneself. Score: 8 / 10