Based on the life of Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser whom almost single-handily cleaned up his small town of crime and corruption, but at a personal cost of his family life and nearly his own life.
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How is this considered a classic?
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By MrHughes16
There’s issues with the pacing of this film. At times it is slow as molasses. Other times it goes ninety miles an hour. Some of the plot choices make little sense. The character development is lackluster. Where are the arcs? What are the motivations? Where’s the compelling story? Why don’t characters choices make sense? You watch the movie stuff just happens. It doesn’t make sense.
Yes, the remake is derivative of the original and I love Hitchcock and classic films... this ain’t it.
I still prefer the remake. The remake did a better job of telling a compelling story and presenting believable characters that you could root for or a clear villain you could despise. Sorry, but the do nothing sherif isn’t compelling. Sometimes a villain needs to be obvious. Also, I’m not a fan of the war on moonshine. You can buy moonshine at bars now.
The remake had a better screenwriter, a better director, a better cast, better cinematography, better pyrotechnics, better stunts, and a better villain. The newer film while imperfect is just better. I will say that the original has a better soundtrack.
This film also has a racism problem.
Above all, I love Hitchcock and classic films... this ain’t one.
walking tall
5
By Hotty sooty
great movie ,is there a sound track
Pure Awesome
5
By AGpreacher
Now this is a great movie!!!
Righteous
5
By S.O.S. 2:1
This is the greatest movie in modern lifetime, since the Ten Commandments. Moses carried a stick of righteousness also. We need more men like them.
Excellent documentary of no nonsense law enforcement.
