I will probably catch a lot of hell for this posting.
I did not like High Noon.
The theme song, "Do not forsake me oh my darling"
can be heard all through the film....TEDIOUS.
The fist-fight between Gary Cooper and Lloyd
Bridges in the livery stable: CONTRIVED (artificial).
I found the "madame" Mrs. Ramirez unconvincing
and annoying.
Any thoughts?
Some elements of the movie are dated, but the story was good enough to make me overlook the movie weaknesses.
It's not quite a masterpiece, but it's definitely a classic.
Haven't got the memo yet? Calling classic movies "overrated," is overrated.
shareI don't like some classics that majority of people love. I got the message of the movies. I just don't like the movies. There is always classic movies people will like and dislike. I don't think it makes them stupid. Its ridiculous to think you can know someone intelligence online. Grace Kelly and Gary Cooper are some of my favorites. I just don't like this movie. I don't like a lot of westerns anyway.
sharethis is classic example of passing judgement on a movie out of its time - this was a revolutionary movie in 1953 - the first so called adult western.We were accustomed to movies that moved slowly and were heavy on dialogue (see All About Eve). Today of course it is painfully slow; predictable and cliched. But at that time is was a classic
sharethe first so called adult western.
I personally found it to be disappointing in almost every aspect. I rarely set my expectations high for any film, but for such an acclaimed classic, I was expecting something that was at least above average. Honestly, I felt like I was watching a 1950s western show rather than a Hollywood film.
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by Tjcat » Mon May 11 2009 14:59:00 Flag ▼ | Reply |
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I will probably catch a lot of hell for this posting.
I did not like High Noon.
The theme song, "Do not forsake me oh my darling"
can be heard all through the film....TEDIOUS.
The fist-fight between Gary Cooper and Lloyd
Bridges in the livery stable: CONTRIVED (artificial).
I found the "madame" Mrs. Ramirez unconvincing
and annoying.
Any thoughts?
please try to judge the film historically - it was revolutionary - the reluctant hero; the lack of support from the town; a woman killing the villain; the use of "real time" This was unlike any western before it - you are right it has not stood the test of time - I agree by today's standards it is slow moving and pedantic - but then again so is another great film from the past All About Eve - audiences change; movies change
shareI think there is a misunderstanding as to what the OP meant by overrated. Overrated doesn't mean its a bad or mediocre film. A good or even great film can still be overrated. Sports Halls of Fame all have over-hyped athletes that, when you look at their numbers, wonder why they were elected in the first place. Joe Namath, anyone? High Noon is a very good film but, IMO not in my top ten, even as a western.
shareI first got into westerns by watching Sergio Leone movies. Needless to say, I found american westerns (save for a few exceptions) weaker on average, and High Noon certainly fits the bill.
The final shootout is so... underwhelming, almost laughably bad.
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Agreed! Way over rated. One or two cool shots does not a classic make.
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