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Movie Review: “The Searchers” November 16, 2009

It’s odd: I’ve never really be interested in Western films. Yet after staying up late one night, I came across this movie that was originally released in 1956. Starring John Wayne, The Searchers focuses on Ethan Edwards (Wayne), who goes on a five year search for his niece after a group of Comanches kidnaps her & massacres his entire faimly. At times, it made me wish that I could take a longer look at the scenery; it’s absolutely gorgeous. John Wayne acts superbly as does the rest of the cast. The action sequences are well done, not to mention the light touches of comedy here and there. Whether you’re a die hard John Wayne/western fanatic or just want to see what the fuss is all about, give The Searchers a go.