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Rating:  - great western movie
Shane is for me the greatest western film of all time. It has much emotional depth, and stands as a great work of art. Alan Ladd, in my opinion, is perfect in the role (regardless of his size). Shane's nobility of character in spite of hard circumstances is a marvel, making him one of the most memorable characters ever on film. The music (which is always an important part of any movie) is also very good, capturing the whole feel of the movie from the more wistful scenes to the more violent scenes. The movie also has some very interesting realistic moments for a movie made in its time such as the little girl's behaviour during the funeral of the one sod buster that was killed by Jack Palance.
The movie has a quiet yet stirring quality rarely found in other movies both in the western or other genres. Not only is the central character very well played, but the direction is also superb. Every detail of the movie was carefully thought out. Compare this movie with a couple of the other highest acclaimed westerns. High Noon had a great start in the movie, but by two-third's of the way through, the central plot had become somewhat overdone, and even the inevitable climactic gunfight didn't offer any real surprise in its action sequences to the modern viewer. The Searchers had an interesting central character in John Wayne's Ethan, who is the real highlight of the film, but the story meanders somewhat between the subplots, and the quick reversal of Natalie Wood's attitude towards the two Searchers at the end is clearly underdeveloped. But Shane is in a different league, being brilliantly thought-out and executed from beginning to end with no filler. It is an absolute masterpiece.
Rating: - Still the best Western ever
I first saw Shane when I was about the same age as little Joey in the film. Even at the age I am now, I still enjoyed watching the film and felt as much excitement as I did those long years ago. I still think that Shane is still the best Western ever, and even age, my age, has not wiped out the excitement of watching it. What is more, is that even my brother, who is ten years older than me, enjoyed it equally!
H.M
Rating: - Shane
This was a gift to a "former Marine" age 75. He had watched the VHS so many times that he knew every word of the movie. He is so thrilled with the DVD and all the info that it gives, he is watching it all most every night.
Thank you for making these old classics so easily available.
Rating:  - Shane
It is great to know there is a place where you can find hard-to-find movies. Shane is one of my favorite movies. I made the mistake to lend the copy I owned before and had a lot of trouble to find this new copy. Thank you.
Rating: - One of the greatest westerns
Whenever a list of the greatest westerns is made, "Shane" is always on that list. Why? Simply because it is one of the best, most iconic, most memorable westerns ever made.
The story is beautiful in its simplicity: a mysterious gunman rides into town, taking up residence with a family. Soon, this gunman is called upon to rid the town of the villains who reside there. You've heard it before, right? But "Shane" is something different. The storyline may be basic, but how that story is told is what makes "Shane" one of the best films ever made.
Alan Ladd gives a career-best performance as Shane. One of cinema's great tragedies is how Ladd will be remembered solely for this movie, instead of having many more great films to his credit.
Jean Arthur's last role is probably her best. Brandon DeWilde, as young Joey, also demonstrates a mastery of acting at a young age.
Emile Meyer, as the town's lead villain, is particularly memorable. And Jack Palance, as Meyer's hired gun, is one of the most evil, menacing characters in the history of film.
But perhaps the best performance in the film belongs to Van Heflin. His portrayal of Joe Starrett, the kind, decent, honest farmer who is the head of Shane's "family" is simply great.
George Stevens did a fine job of directing, as usual, but the most beautiful thing about this film is the cinematography. The misty mountains in the distance, the solitary town, the Independence Day dance... all these scenes - and many more - linger in our minds. The beautiful backdrop of Jackson Hole, Wyoming was the perfect setting for this western masterpiece.
And it is a masterpiece. If ever a film deserved that title, "Shane" is it. When viewing this great piece of cinema, you can tell why it is in the pantheon of the all-time great movies. A unique, simple, beautiful western that can be watched again and again, "Shane" should be in every film-lover's collection.
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