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Cimarron is supported by a strong performance from Irene Dunne, but uneven in basically every other regard, and riddled with potentially offensive stereotypes.
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"Cimarron" is magnificent in scope, powerful in treatment, admirable in acting. But it is even more than all this. It is one of few talking picture productions which inspires rather than awes. Feb 17, 2015 | Full Review…
"Cimarron" is magnificent in scope, powerful in treatment, admirable in acting. But it is even more than all this. It is one of few talking picture productions which inspires rather than awes.
Irene Thirer
It is a long, full-bodied picture, paced so deftly that although it covers more than half a century of crowded, changing events, it never drags and is rarely jerky. Feb 17, 2009 | Full Review…
It is a long, full-bodied picture, paced so deftly that although it covers more than half a century of crowded, changing events, it never drags and is rarely jerky.
TIME Staff
This is a spectacular western away from all others. It holds action, sentiment, sympathy, thrills and comedy -- and 100% clean. Jan 28, 2008 | Full Review…
This is a spectacular western away from all others. It holds action, sentiment, sympathy, thrills and comedy -- and 100% clean.
Variety Staff
A graphic and engrossing screen conception. Mar 25, 2006 | Full Review…
A graphic and engrossing screen conception.
Mordaunt Hall
Critically lauded at the time of its release, Cimarron was beloved by most who saw it. Eight decades later, it is frequently cited on lists of the most undeserving Academy Award winners. Jan 26, 1931 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Critically lauded at the time of its release, Cimarron was beloved by most who saw it. Eight decades later, it is frequently cited on lists of the most undeserving Academy Award winners.
James Berardinelli
Anyone who wants to see the best Western needs to admire Cimarron. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 10, 2019 | Full Review…
Anyone who wants to see the best Western needs to admire Cimarron. [Full Review in Spanish]
Eduardo Guaitsel
It is impossible, of course, in a short notice to give any real idea of so full and detailed a picture -- but Cimarron is emphatically a film which everyone looking for a good entertainment should see. Feb 7, 2019 | Full Review…
It is impossible, of course, in a short notice to give any real idea of so full and detailed a picture -- but Cimarron is emphatically a film which everyone looking for a good entertainment should see.
H.M.
As a motion picture, this is fairly worthless, crippled by static direction, overblown performances and dull conflicts. But as a study of the American mindset at the time of both the story's setting and the film's production, it's a fascinating look back. Jun 24, 2018 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
As a motion picture, this is fairly worthless, crippled by static direction, overblown performances and dull conflicts. But as a study of the American mindset at the time of both the story's setting and the film's production, it's a fascinating look back.
Matt Brunson
I can see the epic tragic scope that Cimarron was going for, and I can glean the dramatic irony inherent in the hugeness of it all, but it just doesn't work. It's a stiff, unengaging movie. Mar 24, 2014 | Full Review…
I can see the epic tragic scope that Cimarron was going for, and I can glean the dramatic irony inherent in the hugeness of it all, but it just doesn't work. It's a stiff, unengaging movie.
Witney Seibold
Get past the occasionally dated feel of Cimarron and you'll find a cracking yarn, one that does eventually make up for itself. Jul 6, 2010 | Full Review…
Get past the occasionally dated feel of Cimarron and you'll find a cracking yarn, one that does eventually make up for itself.
MaryAnn Johanson
The first western to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Mar 16, 2008 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
The first western to win an Oscar for Best Picture.
Dennis Schwartz
It holds up surprisingly well today. Dec 12, 2006 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
It holds up surprisingly well today.
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