The good: Atypical western, complex story, solid acting with Judith Anderson and Gilbert Roland in standout supporting roles. The tension between Anderson and Stanwyck is a highlight. Very good cinematoraphy (Oscar nomination).
The weak: Stanwyck, in yet another tough as nails woman role (typecast), and Huston's (his last flm) father-daughter characters are insufferable with no redeeming qualities. I simply didn't care about either one of them. The ickyness of their relationship doesn't help. Wendell Corey is wooden at times and arguably miscast.
Overall, worth watching. It's just not a "classic."
The weak: Stanwyck, in yet another tough as nails woman role (typecast), and Huston's (his last flm) father-daughter characters are insufferable with no redeeming qualities. I simply didn't care about either one of them. The ickyness of their relationship doesn't help. Wendell Corey is wooden at times and arguably miscast.
Overall, worth watching. It's just not a "classic."