Shane (1953)

Absolutely Fantastic

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

I watched this one because it was mentioned in Logan. After finish watching, it instantly became one of my all-time favorites. No wonder it was very popular when it first came out in 1953. Story is simple and cliché --the good guy appeared just in time for helping the poor from the bad guy. What made it so good was the details of the story and how it developed along the path of the movie. The camera work was great. All actors were superb. Our hero (Ladd) looked mysterious but likable. The villain (Palance) was so gleefully vicious that you wanted him to be finished off once and for all. The showdown scene was well-crafted, and the ending is iconic. This is one of the best western movies I've ever seen.

After its heavy prominence in 2017's Logan, I thought Shane would be a film worth checking out. While the film is over sixty years old, I was pleasantly surprised at just how much the picture still holds up today. While Shane works as a piece of entertainment, the everlasting value comes from what's behind the surface. The film is supposed to be an allegory about the end of the gunslinger era, and by the end we come to understand this. From the beautiful landscape cinematography to the committed performances of the main cast, it is no wonder that Shane has been revered as one of the greatest Westerns of all time. What makes Shane truly stand out however are its themes. From the coming of age young Joe goes through, we cant help too but to marvel at Shane. Despite his reservation as a closeted man, he beams of confidence. This isn't a cold blooded killer, but it is someone who has done things he regrets. When Shane is forced to go down that path once more, its made all the more potent as we know he must leave the valley. Running away from your past isn't easy, and Shane knows this all too well. As he tells young Joey, "There's no living for the killing". As Joey yells for him to come back, you cant help but get a little weepy eyed.So what is the final verdict? There isn't much that hasn't already been said about this film, but the answer is clear. The stakes are high, and this film soars. Shane is a pure classic of cinema. As much as older movies can grow dated, the heart of this story will remain its crowning jewel. For that reason, Shane will remain a gem for a very long time. If you haven't, see it already!

I first saw this in the early 90s. Revisited it recently on a DVD which i own. When you love a western, it's a film like Shane that you go back to time and time again. Everything has already been said about this great film n there seems to be little left to say but as a fan of western films, lemme contribute by praising how good this film is. The single greatest asset is the wonderful cinematography. The mountains, the lakes, the hills, farms n houses all looked straight outta poetry n painting. Loyal Griggs did an amazing work with the film's cinematography. The story is about a mysterious gunfighter (Alan Ladd) who helps a farming family against cattle barons wanting the farmers land. Jack Palance in a role of pure malevolence with his evil smirk n few dialogues. George Stevens' direction is truly stunning. He made a very touching film. This film has contributed a lot towards the western genre.

Shane has become my favorite western, not just an action movie, it's a drama film, a very beautiful film, which shows the relationship of a stranger with a child who idolizes him, the direction of George Stevens is impeccable, even the performance Brandon de Wilde as the child is only average, the film works the same, the cast is very good, Alan Ladd's acting is very good, and the rest of the cast is competent, the script is very good, photography is Very beautiful, and the soundtrack is great, has great dialogues, the relationship of Shane with Joey is very good, and also very beautiful and exciting, the action scenes of the film are well directed, and the pace is pleasant, the film Not tiring in any moment, Shane is an incredible movie and deserves to be seen, whether you like the genre or not. Note 10