There might be a certain visual poetic quality to Ford's frontier fairy-tale about the team spirit of the American people, but narrative-wise this one's even slighter than the director's usual Western efforts without gaining some of their intensity.
That said, the characters - played enthusiastically by a cast of supporting actors - are quite likable and there's a relaxed air to the proceedings. Still, the pic's as easily forgotten as it is watched; except for a memorable episode featuring Navajos.
And the schmaltzy songs grow tiresome, indeed.
5 out of 10 run-of-the-mill villains
That said, the characters - played enthusiastically by a cast of supporting actors - are quite likable and there's a relaxed air to the proceedings. Still, the pic's as easily forgotten as it is watched; except for a memorable episode featuring Navajos.
And the schmaltzy songs grow tiresome, indeed.
5 out of 10 run-of-the-mill villains