Destry Rides Again
Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 29, 1939 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
81
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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90
The New York TimesFrank S. Nugent
A bit of the old West with a good bit of the old Dietrich in it; a tightly written, capitally directed show, with perfectly grand supporting performances. Read full review
90
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Flawless performances, pacy direction and a snappy script place it head and shoulders above virtually any other spoof oater. Read full review
88
Slant MagazineChuck Bowen
Above all, Destry Rides Again is fun, with a variety of stars and character actors utilizing their charisma with an expert sense of ease and offhandedness. Read full review
80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Destry Rides Again is anything but a super-western. It's just plain, good entertainment [from an original story by Felix Jackson suggested by Max Brand's novel], primed with action and laughs and human sentiment. Read full review
80
EmpireDavid Parkinson
Typical James Stewart defeating bullies with integrity stuff. Read full review
80
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Under the sure directorial hand of genre veteran Marshall, Destry Rides Again is a well-paced western that seamlessly combines humor, romance, suspense and action. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Directed by George Marshall, Destry revived Dietrich's waning screen career, and her barroom brawl with Una Merkel is a classic. [25 Aug 1996, p.74]
80
The New YorkerPauline Kael
James Stewart is charming and even a little bit sexy as the mild-mannered Destry.
70
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
The material makes no demands on the talents of James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich, but they enter gamely into the farcical tone set by director George Marshall. Read full review
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