When I first saw this movie in the late sixties, I was already a big fan of John Wayne's westerns. I stumbled upon this gem during a snowstorm, sitting by the fire, on a Saturday afternoon. Still the best way to watch a movie at home. The film is pretty light-hearted without being too foolish and silly. You get to see the beautiful Irish countryside and a slower pace of life. I want to fish that stream where Father Lonergan was! The film slowly works up to its climax, the confrontation between Squire Danaher and Sean Thorton. The fight scene is pretty tame by today's standards but it was filmed in 1952. May not be everyone's taste, but if you like John Ford films, the Duke, or old movies, it may be worth your time.
Review of The Quiet Man
