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Gun Fury (1953)

1953 • 1h 23m • Western • NR
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John Chard on Gun Fury

6/10 · Apr 25, 2017

The attempt to use 3-D seems to have distracted them from developing the characters. Raoul Walsh directed Gun Fury, which features Rock Hudson, Donna Reed, Phillip Carey, Roberta Haynes, Leo Gordon, Lee Marvin & Neville Brand. The film is based on the novel Ten Against Caesar by Kathleen B. George & Robert A. Granger. Lester White was the cinematographer, and Sedona, Arizona provided the filming locations. It’s a Technicolor production from Columbia Pictures. The story follows Hudson as Ben Warren, a Civil War veteran who meets Jennifer (Reed), his intended bride, and takes a stage to Haynesville. Unbeknownst to them, two of their fellow passengers (Carey & Gordon) are outlaws planning to steal the strongbox on board the coach. When the robbery happens, a fight erupts, during which Ben is shot and thought to be dead. The criminals take Jennifer with them, but Ben survives and sets out to rescue her. Having recently embraced pacifism, his methods of retrieving his love remain to be seen. Originally released in 3-D, Gun Fury moves along at a good pace and doesn’t lack for action, which is expected given Walsh's experience in the genre. However, it isn’t particularly strong when it comes to story depth or exploring the characters. This is disappointing because the plot has potential for delving into some of the protagonists’ psychological motivations. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a straightforward Western with familiar elements, this film will do the job. There's plenty of gunplay, chases on horseback, and even a brawl in the water, all set against the beautiful scenery of Sedona. The ending is somewhat lackluster, though, and doesn’t quite live up to what precedes it. Hudson delivers an adequate performance but is overshadowed by Carey & Gordon. Reed is pleasant and competent in her fairly uncomplicated role. The supporting cast also includes the welcome addition of tough actors Marvin & Brand as villains. The score by uncredited Arthur Morton & Mischa Bakaleinikoff complements the story, and there are some amusing moments with the 3-D effects as objects appear to come toward the viewer. Overall, it's a harmless distraction for Western fans, but it had the potential to be something more. It earns a rating of 6/10

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