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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Quiet Man (1952) in Movies

May 11, 2019

The Quiet Man (1952)

1952 | Classics, Comedy, Drama

8.7

(6 Ratings)

Movie Rating

A good old fashioned love story

John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara make a perfect couple in a romantic turn for director John Ford mostly known for his western epics.

When a man returns to his Irish roots looking to purchase his former family homestead, some of the locals are not too keen on the idea. After the purchase, he begins to court the sister of the man who was also interested in the property. After things are worked out, they are married; however, her brother still hold her dowry and she holds to her traditional family values o not being truly happy until she acquires her family fortune.

The two men must work out their differences so the couple can make a life together for themselves and their families.

A film from 1952 can hardly be called anything except "classic", so some of the values expressed by characters in the film reflect those of the times they were made. Traditional is also probably a word to describe the situations and relationships here.

I could see how this could turn off some today who hold more progressive opinions.

Whatever your values, this film has some fantastic moments and watching the two leads together onscreen is just magic. Director Ford takes full advantage of the sprawling Irish countrysides and thy feel like characters themselves.

I thoroughly enjoyed viewing this film and it left me with a warm feeling in my heart.

P.S. does anyone know which 1982 film recreated the most famous scene in The Quiet Man for an unforgettable moment in that film as well?

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Awix (3310 KP) May 11, 2019

I think you use 'classic' in a different sense to me. :)

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Andy K (10823 KP) May 11, 2019

Just because a movie is old doesn't mean it is good, but this one sure is.

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Pluralism and Democracy in India: Debating the Hindu Right

Wendy Doniger and Martha C. Nussbaum

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Wendy Doniger and Martha Nussbaum bring together leading scholars from a wide array of disciplines...

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Sleepy Hollow - Season 1 in TV

Jun 25, 2017

Good production values (2 more)

Good Sfx for a TV series

Good atmospheric Cinematography

Too many flashbacks every episode (0 more)

Don't lose your head!

I really enjoyed this series which has a different twist on the Headless horseman tale. Plenty of Action scenes, fights, magic and flash backs to the War with the British. I was impressed with the overall look and feel of the series. The effects for the headless horseman are up there with the film. A mix of the film with a Buffy, Supernatural vibe.

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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Vampire Lovers (1970) in Movies

Feb 17, 2018 (Updated Feb 17, 2018)

The Vampire Lovers (1970)

1970 | Classics, Drama, Horror

6.3

(3 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Provocative-at-the-time Hammer exploitation movie; Ingrid Pitt's first starring role for the company. Voluptuous vampire Carmilla (Pitt) preys upon aristocratic young women in fairy-tale Mitteleuropa.

Much stronger on gratuitous nudity and heavily implied lesbianism than on narrative coherency; good supporting cast of British character actors is very much put in the shade by a powerful, charismatic performance from Ingrid Pitt. All feels a bit tame by modern standards, but good enough production values and acting to keep it credible and mildly interesting.

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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Coal Baron: The Great Card Game in Tabletop Games

Mar 15, 2018

Coal Baron: The Great Card Game

2016 | Business / Industrial, Card Game, Transportation

9.3

(3 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

I love the card worker placement mechanism (2 more)

different cards have different numbers of workers

Interesting 1-up mechanic to take actions (need to have more workers than the guy who did it before you)

A worker placement game using cards of different values.

I love this game. It's medium level brain burn in a card game. it's not a gateway game, as it's more complex than that. but seasoned players will have no problem understanding it after the first round. Highly recommend giving this a try.