Grizzly Dave Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Just watched the original, got the DVD for Christmas. I was kind of expecting not to like it as I like the Tom Selleck version alot. But, I liked the Lee Marvin version as well. Good movie. Only bone I have to pick with it is Lee Marvin's on and off again mustache, one way or the other please. Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Lee Marvin was the most under rated cowboy actor of all time. He ranks as one of my favorites and seemed to have a penchant for period correct costuming including the carrying of a quirt. I liked the original better. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The facial hair was a tool to show the passing of time. Much better film than newer version. Merry Christmas Grizz! LL' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 After watching the Selleck remake I decided to read the book..... After that I'm disappointed in both movies the book is much better. IMHO Monte Walsh by Jack Schaefer is the best western ever written. CPK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I like the original much better maself- Selleck is gud but just too---------hollywood for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 LL, I kinda figured the passage of time thing, it just didn't quite work for me. But all in all a very good movie. Both the old and new versions stand on their own. Next up will be the Quick and the Dead with Sam Elliot, though from the brief synopsis on the DVD box, it isn't the same story as the more recent movie of the same title with Gene Hackman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 LL, I kinda figured the passage of time thing, it just didn't quite work for me. But all in all a very good movie. Both the old and new versions stand on their own. Next up will be the Quick and the Dead with Sam Elliot, though from the brief synopsis on the DVD box, it isn't the same story as the more recent movie of the same title with Gene Hackman. Its not even close---THANK GOODNESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Sam Elliot's performance in Louis L'Amore's story is outstanding. That silly movie with Gene Hackman and Sharon Stone was pathetic in comparison. There is no relationship between the two, "Thankfully". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Next up will be the Quick and the Dead with Sam Elliot, though from the brief synopsis on the DVD box, it isn't the same story as the more recent movie of the same title with Gene Hackman. Another thing to be thankful for at this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Just finished watching the Quick and the Dead with Sam Elliot, excellent movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunClick Rick Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 After watching the Selleck remake I decided to read the book..... After that I'm disappointed in both movies the book is much better. IMHO Monte Walsh by Jack Schaefer is the best western ever written. CPK Gotta go agin ya on tatin,Owen Wisters THE VIRGINIAN,was the best ever writtin.Now theres' one just waitin to be redone,especialy the part where the Virginian talks trampus into buying a bull frog herd.That book had it all..Tom Hanks as the Virginian and tom Selleck as Tranpus,or vice versa..The old series was nothin like the book. In fact they used part of that book in Lonesome Dove,the part where they hung thier friend for russlin and thievin.THat was in the Virginian.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunClick Rick Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Just finished watching the Quick and the Dead with Sam Elliot, excellent movie. Yep and i got that knife he used right next to me.. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunc...ntainmen006.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunc...ick/RS004-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Cracked open the Sam Elliot double feature DVD, Blue River and Back to Texas or something like that. DVD case looks like total westerns, was dissapointed that blue river is NOT a western, but set in modern times. Kind of a weird movie. The other I haven't watched all of, but is about Sam Houston and Jim Bowie, looks ok, but I'm not a history buff like some of you all. Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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