She Wore A Yellow Ribbon / The First Rebel

The second instalment of the acclaimed John Ford cavalry trilogy had a lot to live up to me personally based on my joy with Fort Apache. So it is with a little sadness that I write that this film failed to live up to the promise of Apache as regards a pulsing heartbeat, but that said, there's still so much to enjoy here; and I still find myself grinning in the way that only good cinema can make me.The theme here is the passing of time, time and love lost, lest we forget indeed, these themes give the film a good core to work from, but as good as an affecting character piece as this is, you still scratch around for something to lift your adrenalin juices out of first gear. And while it doesn't happen exactly, anyone being forewarned about the nature of the beast will be richly rewarded regardless.John Wayne gives a top notch performance in what is obviously one of the first out and out serious roles that Ford gave him. His ageing Captain Nathan Brittles requires him to put in a very human fallible performance, something that he achieves in spades; a believable leader ruing the calling of time on his career in the service. Yet even Wayne's affecting turn is trumped by some of the the most gorgeous cinematography you could wish to see from the 1940s. Winton Hoch clashed with Ford on the shoot about various perfections {both parties equally to blame of course}, but the final result is incredible, witness a scene as Brittles visits his dead wife's grave, the backdrop is all purple and red, a storm imminent, has shooting in the desert ever been so lush?The film leaves an indelible mark on the conscious for its art and performances, but as a story it just about stays on the good side of safe. 7/10 for the film and its structure, 10/10 for the artistry involved.Footnote: This release is presented in 4:3 aspect ratio.

It's been reported on here in other reviews that this bluray has a stunning picture quality.These reviews are correct.If ever there was. An advert for bluray and celluloid then this is it.This movie shows what can be achieved with celluloid. There isn't a digitally shot movie than can come anywhere close to matching this bluray picture quality and its almost 70 years oldThankfully directors such as Spielberg and Nolan have remained faithful to celluloidAs a. Movie she wore a yellow ribbon is tremendous. As a document of fact its complete drivel. It's about as realistic as a reality TV show. But who cares? If you want John Ford reality then watch the searchers.I love the Ford Western trilogy. Yes it's hokumBut its supposed to be.This movie is a masterpiece.This bluray picture quality is as good as it can ever get.

Another American Import I found on Amazon U.k.Excellent picture quality from Warner Archive Collection. You won’t find the film in better picture quality. Far superior to the dvd’s that have been released over the years.If you’re a fan this is the version to buy and Import as it is not on Blu-ray in the U.K just dvd. Worth every penny. Has some special features too. Worth the price to import for a classic film.

5 Stars for Warner Archive on this one.I had read the other reviews for this disc, went ahead and bought it myself and absolutely agree that this is a fantastic transfer to Blu-ray.The quality is outstanding and the film is reborn for us, who have only seen it on TV and then Tape & DVD.This stands up with The Searchers as being a joy to watch, which is something that we sadly cannot say for many more recent films that have been supposedly been re-mastered.It's region free like all Warner Bros discs, so don't hesitate to buy it if you are a fan of this classic John Ford Film.

I never thought I,d be saying this,She Wore A Yellow Ribbon blu-ray is up alongside The Searchers blu-ray, SWAYR is reference level,it is crystal clear and the sound is excellent,a truly top class transfer and a brilliant example of the blu-ray format,a must-MUST BUY!!!!!!I,m not giving a review of the Film,it,s a CLASSIC,it,s maybe the Film of my generation,"boomers",we all grew up watching Nathan Brittles.Full praise to the people who gave us SWAYR on blu-ray,remember it,s 67 years old,this blu-ray picture/sound quality is STUNNING!!!!!!!!D.Cairns,Scotland.ps,WHEN are we going to get Sergeant Rutledge/Wagonmaster/3 Godfathers on blu-ray?????I,ll throw in Ulzana,s Raid too.

Very good portrayal of ageing Cavalry Officer in his final campaign and active up to the very last minute of his service Good portrayal of US 7th cavalry mood post Little Big Horn

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Another Good John Wayne Film, To Put My Collectiion .