[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Raiderhader

I know we’ve discussed John Wayne movies before but, I don’t recall if it was with you that I discussed Red River with or not. It is ALMOST a perfect film, right up until JoAnne Drue shows up.

I could see that.

She's a pretty shitty character, for sure. Stupid and inexplicable motivation (not surprising for female characters of the era), grating persona at times and faaaaar too important down the homestretch.

Here's my biggest gripe about Red River -

Spoiler!

what the hell happened to Cherry Valance? He's a super-important character, suddenly Matty's best friend and certified badass.

Dunson shoots him, he rolls off-screen and that's it! That's all we know.
Does he die? Matt watching his buddy get blown away seems to have exactly no impact on him at all. WTF? Feels like something got cut that could've resolved it a bit.