Jimmy Stewartis the kind of actor who made standing up for whats right feel like the obvious choice.
He is memorable for playing characters who choose integrity in their humility.
Whether inIts a Wonderful LifeorMr.
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Smith Goes to Washington, his characters are champions of justice for the ordinary man.
Sometimes,he flipped this script with movies likeBend of the River.
ButShenandoahdoesn’t let him stay neutral for long.
It’s in this shift that Stewart truly shines.
A WWII veteran himself, Stewart’s portrayal benefits from a lived-in authenticity.
Don’t cross this Western king.
‘Shenandoah’s Message Is That War Devours Everyone
Shenandoah’s glistening light is in its anti-war message.
The Andersons are a microcosm of the devastating effects ordinary people face from societal divisions.
On the one hand, the Confederate soldiers are bullying them.
On the other hand, the Union troops want to steal from them.
Rogue deserters also exploit this chaos to the Andersons’ detriment.
Inthis picture by directorAndrew V. McLaglen, there is no staying out of it.
The film’s message is clear: war devours everyone.
Today,Shenandoahendures because its not really about the Civil War its about us.
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