Reviews for The Sun Shines Bright

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6.5 / 10 1h 42min

With the election approaching, a judge in a Southern town at the turn of the 20th century is involved variously in revealing the real identity of a young woman, reliving his Civil War memories, and preventing the lynching of an African youth.

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user164vaa1fil6's Movie review

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Review by user164vaa1fil6

Liberal, Dixie judge takes a principled stand against small town hypocrisy in turn of the century Kentucky

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Review by user443t5rj3y0d

Everyone's Happy in Post-War Kentucky.

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Review by user94142mc67sl

Everyone is extremely happy and knows their place in post-Civil War Kentucky!

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Review by user263w8bb92ln

And there's no need to ask where it's shining from...

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Review by user881yoeyz3iv

Thou shalt not judge lest ye be judged....

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Review by user531mcvzq8wy

A brilliant work of political philosophy

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Review by user6215jm4it0j

A whimsical piece of fiction - not a social document.

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Review by CrimsonCockatoo

Ford's own personal favourite - and a masterpiece.

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Review by NeonNinja

A surprisingly good picture, for all its faults

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Review by CrystalChameleon

Offensive, perhaps, but invaluable

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Review by user127oia2u9fr

Who am I to gainsay the master John Ford, Hors Concours ???

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Review by user9142wijp2yy

Ford's heart is in the right place, but the message is naive.

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Review by user9816vzxto4l

Holds True To Regnant Ford Themes.

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Review by user8460xjftk9d

A beautiful about loyalty in a time that never was

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Review by user635r60105en

Ford's best? He thinks so! And me too!

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