![]() In fact one of the best features Posey battling drunken cowboys, basically bouncing them of his rather rotund frame. ![]() Posey lurking in the background lending both his size and whiney voice to many funny moments. But there are other moments, snappy one liners, double takes and the always brilliant Andy Devine as Sgt. ![]() The antagonistic comedy of grumpy Guthrie and upright Jim works brilliantly in that sense of a buddy movie. The other side of "Two Rode Together", the humorous side is where it actually works best. Jim and Marty then Guthrie and Elena but in all honesty they have no real purpose, almost having the feeling of being included because westerns always had some sort of romantic/ love interest storyline. Thrown into this dramatic side are the almost comical obligatory romantic storylines. It almost feels like it's trying to make a statement that those in the movie which have been living with the Comanche's for years are better of staying with them, although thankfully falls short of becoming preachy. But it actually works and raises the interesting point about those who have been held hostage for so long that fitting back into normal life is not easy. In fairness it's not overly dramatic, the rescue mission lacks any real excitement as Guthrie trades for them and the occasional moment of gunfire or fisti-cuffs is seriously restrained. Firstly you have the dramatic storyline about the rescue of those who have been kidnapped by Comanche's and the difficulty of fitting back into civilization after living with the savage Indians for years. Jim Gary (Richard Widmark) sent to accompany him on his journey into Comanche territory the two of them manage to trade for two captives, except having been held by savage Indians for several years fitting back into civilization is problematic.Īs a movie which blends drama with humour there are two sides to "Two Rode Together". With the US Army being pressured by a group of travellers wanting them to go into Comanche territory to rescue long lost relatives, they are forced to call on the services of Marshall Guthrie McCabe ( James Stewart - Shenandoah) whose only priority is how much money he will make. Although strangely it was a failure when released with director John Ford admitting after that he only made it for the money, yet watching "Two Rode Together" now it is more than adequately entertaining. Most movies which attempt to incorporate both fail to find the right blend but one such movie which does it right is "Two Rode Together" starring James Stewart and Richard Widmark. There are serious westerns, there are comedy westerns and then are those which try to walk the middle ground delivering drama with a touch of humour. Devine Comedy as Stewart and Widmark Ride Together
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |