What do you think is the greatest Western movie ever made & why do you think it's the greatest?

Question

Or maybe I should ask what is your favorite western movie. I'm 33 years old and have just started watching westerns. Until the other night, I had never watched a John Wayne movie (I know, I know, it's shameful, but true.) I watched "El Dorado", and I really enjoyed it. I've also watched "Unforgiven", "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", "For a Few Dollars More", "Open Range", and "The Undefeated". I'm just trying to get an idea of which ones I really need to see to fully appreciate the whole genre. I've read a few things online that say "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" is one of the best. Any (sensible) input and opinions are appreciated!!

Answer 1

Lonesome dove (a series i know) but i think its the best,

you should seriously consider renting lonesome dove you won't be disappointed, even friends i have that don't watch westerns like it.

ps don't bother with the spinoffs until you watch the first one wit robert douval, and Tommy Lee Jones

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=br_ss_hs/104-0454708-3849538?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dblended&keywords=lonesome+dove&Go.x=14&Go.y=11

Answer 2

Oh my gosh. I just turned 50 today, and I've been a John Wayne fan since I was old enough to walk. He, in my opinion, is just the greatest western actor ever. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is good. But you need to add these to your list. McClintock, The Alamo, The Fighting Kentuckians, Chisum, Rio Bravo, Rio Grande, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, Fort Apache. These are just a few. And you have to watch High Noon if you just started watching westerns. It's one of the greatest with Gary Cooper. And don't forget Gunfight at the Ok Corral. Have fun and enjoy.

Answer 3

I'm a bit odd, but here are my favorite western movies.

1. The Quick and the Dead -- Sam Raimi directs this gem with Gene Hackman, Sharon Stone, and Lance Henrickson. Movie trivia: Only Raimi movie without the Oldsmobile in it.

2. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid -- A fun flick with Paul and Robert doing their thing.

3. Westworld -- Not technically a western, but it does have Yul Brenner as a badass robot cowboy. Mostly western settings, and a joy to watch.

4. The Trinity series -- I'd say more of a guilty pleasure than a good movie, these movies are THE Spaghetti westerns.

Answer 4

I'm a big fan of Sergio Leone's westerns, and I think the greatest of them is "Once Upon a Time in the West." Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards, and Henry Fonda as about the baddest bad guy EVER.

The opening credits sequence, with the three would-be assassins waiting for Bronson's train to come in, is phenomenal.

Answer 5

A list: "Monte Walsh" with Lee Marvin; " Will Penny" Charston Heston; "The Searchers" John Wayne; "Red River" John Wayne;
And I agree, Liberty Valence is one of the best.

Answer 6

Mackennes Gold, It's not only a great western it's a really good adventure movie.

I think John Wayne's the Searchers was rated as best all time western.

Answer 7

Outlaw Jose Wales

Answer 8

If it has John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda or Clint Eastwood it will be a great western.

Answer 9

"the wild bunch" has been voted as one of the best movies made with a western theme...it is in the top 50 of all movies...the theme is that the west is slowly closing and a few don't fit in the modern world..the story takes place in 1905 on the Mexican border....it is a SAM Peckinpah's move with Earnest borginne and William Holden.. made in 1964...very highly recommended...i have it on tape, CD and copies located at different locations in case of fire or thereof ....check out Sam Peckinpah....this my favorite movie

Answer 10

Tombstone. The greatest western ever. Period. The acting is unparalleled, and the story is just accurate enough to keep you from lumping with other fictitious accounts.