Shane

Day 250 - 9/7/09 - Movie #249

BEFORE: Two more classic Westerns, then I'm headed back to modern times - many people cite this film as their favorite Western, so let's see what all the fuss is about.

THE PLOT: A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act.

AFTER: Most annoying child actor EVER. (and that includes Jake Lloyd in Star Wars: Episode I)

"Why aren't you wearing your guns, Shane?" "Are you fixin' to stay on, Shane?" "Will you teach me to shoot, Shane?" "Why are you riding into town, Shane?"

Probably to get a moment's peace from a whiny kid who asks too many questions...

Was it wrong of me to root for the evil gunslinger, played by Jack Palance?

RATING: 4 out of 10 fenceposts