I have tried to watch this film on several different occasions but just can't bear it for more than 15 minutes or so - it is so "choppy," and there does not seem to be a flow to the plot. It is also unceasingly melodramatic and the music is annoying, every line seems to be punctuated by the ridiculous soundtrack. All the actors are so wooden and come off as either insincere or just over the top "emoting." It is very tedious for the audience when every character is angry and emotional. The characters seem to be riding around in circles in the same 500 square yard area. There are so many goofs and mistakes it's like there was never any editing. They pull that big stone up to uncover the "dead" indian and he is clearly breathing, lol. I will say that actors back then certainly knew how to ride horses though, very impressive. I can't understand how this film is so revered and acclaimed - to me it is almost unwatchable.
Review of The Searchers
