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Classic Films

Bradshaw3

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5. Yes, Casablanca in a theater was a better experience than tv

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 06:26 PM

Feb 2019

But it is great in either format. Can't say that watching the Searchers in a theater would change my mind but it's possible. I think critics can engage in herd behavior like any other group. That to me may explain why it's rated so highly.

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Your opinion sought. "The Searchers": why do people think it's so great? [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 OP

I don't. But, I do agree the cinematography (as with many Ford films) is magnificent. hlthe2b Feb 2019 #1

It's a great movie. If you can't appreciate the masterful acting of John Wayne stopbush Feb 2019 #2

Completely agree Bradshaw3 Feb 2019 #3

It has a lot going for it. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 #4

Yes, Casablanca in a theater was a better experience than tv Bradshaw3 Feb 2019 #5