Quote by Glenn Frankel

What none of the critics, positive or negative, grasped was that 'The Searchers' was a different kind of Western, something much darker and more disturbing than the usual fare.

What none of the critics, positive or negative, grasped was

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This quote suggests that the movie 'The Searchers' was unlike most Western films as it possessed a distinct and unsettling quality, a fact that went unnoticed by both the supportive and critical viewers. While the critics failed to recognize this unique aspect, the quote implies that 'The Searchers' ventured into darker and more complex themes, providing a departure from the typical narratives typically found in Westerns.

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