Lidia Draper
Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.
Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin
The movie really just wants to entertain people.
Matylda Swan
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
Brenda
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
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Wayne turns in one of his finest patriarchal performances as aging Calvary Captain sent on final mission with little hope of success. Vivid cinematography is accented by a golden shimmer as warm as the characters in the story. A bit simplistic, but none the less effective. Like watching a monument come to life.
Edgar Allan Pooh
. . . saved America in the late 1870s with his flick SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON. As this movie begins, George Custer and his 211 men are freshly dead. They cannot even be considered as "road kill," because America's Interstate Highway System has yet to be built. Native Americans are proving to be sore losers, unhappy with their many Reservations, having already squandered the $24 the Dutch paid them for Manhattan (which, by extension, Escrowed the rest of the U.S., since the Manhattan Project makes sure Wall Street runs everywhere). Buoyed by Custer's demise, RIBBON's narrator recounts, ALL of the "Indian" tribes have banded together to "go on the Warpath." He tells us that one more Native Triumph will delay construction of the Interstate System until 2200 or so. Against this backdrop, Capt. Nathan Brittles has exactly 12 minutes to defeat the Unified Tribes once and for all, while deciding which of his lieutenants should have his fort's only eligible young lady. Though I guess you could say that any of Today's Interstate Highway Signs is a "Spoiler" as to the outcome of Brittles' Mission, it doesn't hurt drivers on the freeways to be grateful to Nate.
utgard14
A few days before his retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles (John Wayne) leads his cavalry patrol as they escort the wife and niece of his commanding officer to safety. In addition to the dangers posed by Indians, there is the romantic drama stirred up by two young officers (John Agar, Harry Carey, Jr.) both vying for the attention of pretty Joanne Dru.John Ford's second film in his classic cavalry trilogy is my favorite of the three. It's a beautiful-looking film with stunning technicolor. Just absolutely jaw-dropping. One of the best-looking westerns I've ever seen. Also one of John Wayne's finest performances. He really should have been nominated for the Oscar for this instead of Sands of Iwo Jima. He's backed up by an extraordinary cast. Ford regulars like Victor McLaglen, Arthur Shields, and Harry Carey, Jr. are all great. John Agar and Joanne Dru are both fun and likable in the obligatory romantic subplot. Ben Johnson has possibly his best role as Sgt. Tyree.At times moving and eloquent but never slow or unexciting. It's an engrossing western made by a master director and a cast that never misses a beat. It is my second favorite Ford western, behind only his (and Wayne's) masterpiece The Searchers.
AaronCapenBanner
John Wayne plays Capt. Nathan Brittles, whose imminent plans of retirement are interrupted by General Custer's forces being wiped out in his famous "last stand". Being stationed near the threatening Native forces, he is ordered to evacuate the wife of the fort's commanding officer, and her niece(played by Joanne Dru) who has caught the romantic attentions of two officers(played by John Agar & Harry Carey Jr.) She has taken to wear a yellow ribbon in her hair, which symbolizes her affection for one of them, but she won't say who, which leads to conflict. Of course, this is nothing compared to the expected Native onslaught that Brittles tries desperately to prevent...Well directed by John Ford, this time in color, with much of his stock company of actors in key roles, and presents a thoughtful story, with a good conclusion(though there is some unfortunate comedy relief with Victor McLaglen!)