The Quiet Man Reviews

1952

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One of John Ford's most cherished projects, THE QUIET MAN took years to finance but became one of his greatest box-office successes and an enduringly beloved classic. John Wayne stars as Sean Thornton, a retired American boxing champion trying to put tragedy behind him by returning to Innisfree, the bucolic Irish village of his .. Read more

Starring	John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald
Director	John Ford
Genres	Drama

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Critics' reviews (4) of The Quiet Man
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John Ford won his fourth best director Oscar for this immensely popular chunk of old blarney (why did he never win for his westerns?). John Wayne is, of course, splendid as the boxer returning to his roots, with feisty Maureen O'Hara more than a match for him — movie fans will remember Steven Spielberg's affectionate and memorable homage to this iconic pairing in a scene from ET. Victor Young's lilting score is also very enjoyable, while Winton Hoch and Archie Stunt's Technicolor photography deservedly won the film a second Oscar. Though very dated, if you're in the right mood for it, then The Quiet Man will make you laugh and cry.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Despite some poor sets the film has a gay swing to it, much brawling vigour and broad comedy, while the actors all give their roistering best.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Ford's flamboyantly Oirish romantic comedy hides a few tough ironies deep in its mistily nostalgic recreation of an... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Quiet Man
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

i'm irish and say, def watch this

this is a great film. Tells the story of Sean Thorton who returns to where he was born in Ireland. He has returned after being a prize fighter in America, to find peace. There we see him interact with characters played by brilliant actors such as Barry Fitzgerald.

Well worth the watch, and is a a true likeness of irish village life
- - A customer from ireland
  - Posted 11 Nov 2004 16:04
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Well worth a watch

I watched this on recommendation of some of the lads in work, and I'm glad I did. The whole movie is naturally dated now but still an enjoyable film. I particularly enoyed the big fight scene which was so tacky compared to what you see these days that it was brilliant
- - Martin from St Helens, England
  - Posted 28 Jun 2004 19:14
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Classic Big John

I was grown up on this film, watching it again reveals a charm. Well, being a Scotsman with Irish familiy it is bound to. A true homecoming film. Love action and comedy.
- - A customer from Edinburgh
  - Posted 07 Jun 2006 12:05
Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Quiet Man
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Classic Big John

I was grown up on this film, watching it again reveals a charm. Well, being a Scotsman with Irish familiy it is bound to. A true homecoming film. Love action and comedy.
- - A customer from Edinburgh
  - Posted 07 Jun 2006 12:05
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

A Classic

Another great movie from the team of John Ford and John Wayne. This time not a western but a great story about an American returning to Ireland. Very Funny, well filmed and a great fight scene to finish off what more could you want.
- - A customer from Edinburgh
  - Posted 23 Feb 2005 11:43

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

i'm irish and say, def watch this

this is a great film. Tells the story of Sean Thorton who returns to where he was born in Ireland. He has returned after being a prize fighter in America, to find peace. There we see him interact with characters played by brilliant actors such as Barry Fitzgerald.

Well worth the watch, and is a a true likeness of irish village life
- - A customer from ireland
  - Posted 11 Nov 2004 16:04
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Well worth a watch

I watched this on recommendation of some of the lads in work, and I'm glad I did. The whole movie is naturally dated now but still an enjoyable film. I particularly enoyed the big fight scene which was so tacky compared to what you see these days that it was brilliant
- - Martin from St Helens, England
  - Posted 28 Jun 2004 19:14
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Classic Big John

I was grown up on this film, watching it again reveals a charm. Well, being a Scotsman with Irish familiy it is bound to. A true homecoming film. Love action and comedy.
- - A customer from Edinburgh
  - Posted 07 Jun 2006 12:05
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

A Classic

Another great movie from the team of John Ford and John Wayne. This time not a western but a great story about an American returning to Ireland. Very Funny, well filmed and a great fight scene to finish off what more could you want.
- - A customer from Edinburgh
  - Posted 23 Feb 2005 11:43
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

The stars shone brightly.............

An unusal Movie for John wayne and Co. Set in and arouind the village of Cong, on the Western Coast of Ireland, the scenery and the stars shone and sparkeld in this most enjoyable of stories so well told on the silver screen.
- - A customer from Wales
  - Posted 24 Nov 2006 07:10
VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD FILM JOHN WAYNE SAY NO MORE
- - william spedding from ENGLAND
  - Posted 01 May 2005 18:16
A beautifully made, feel good movie.

Suitable for all the family. What more could you ask of a movie?
- - A customer from Essex
  - Posted 31 Oct 2005 14:25
JOHN WAYNE AS A LOVE INTERES???

In my opinion this film has one of the best fight scenes ever portrayed on screen.John Wayne as the 'Quiet Man' was very strange casting...but I couldn't imagine anyone else playing the part now.The film is set amongst the breathtaking scenery of Ireland, which adds to the atmosphere of the whole film. It's a plain and simple love story between Sean Thornton {John Wayne} and Mary Kate Danaher {Maureen O'Hara}.When they get together you just know that there will be fireworks...and you are not disappointed!It's worth renting a copy for the fight scene alone.Do not miss this one!
- - A customer from North East
  - Posted 05 Nov 2005 23:20
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

watchable

just watchable thats all i can say.
- - A customer from england
  - Posted 24 Feb 2006 22:11
Harmless & Pleasant

Would only be of interest to anyone with Irish roots...abounding with the usual stereotypes that Yanks (and Brits) seem to like to think dwell in Ireland
- - A customer from Peterborough
  - Posted 06 Apr 2006 22:55

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Critics' reviews (4)
John Ford won his fourth best director Oscar for this immensely popular chunk of old blarney (why did he never win for his westerns?). John Wayne is, of course, splendid as the boxer returning to his roots, with feisty Maureen O'Hara more than a match for him — movie fans will remember Steven Spielberg's affectionate and memorable homage to this iconic pairing in a scene from ET. Victor Young's lilting score is also very enjoyable, while Winton Hoch and Archie Stunt's Technicolor photography deservedly won the film a second Oscar. Though very dated, if you're in the right mood for it, then The Quiet Man will make you laugh and cry.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Despite some poor sets the film has a gay swing to it, much brawling vigour and broad comedy, while the actors all give their roistering best.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Ford's flamboyantly Oirish romantic comedy hides a few tough ironies deep in its mistily nostalgic recreation of an... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...Gorgeous cinematography..."
- USA Today
- Posted 11 Mar 2005

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