Don't know what's mistier in this film: the Irish hills or Ford's eyes, yet even this double scoop of sentiment has a careful study of community that almost lends reality to what would otherwise be the Irish equivalent of Brigadoon. Ford may be in love with Eire, but he also tempers that with the realities that pierced the subjectivity of his own visits. The communal spectatorship of individual life feels as suffocating as quaint, as does the manner in which men drink and scuffle to create and maintain bonds. More importantly, though, Maureen O'Hara's hair is why Technicolor had to be invented.

Lush technicolor vistas and deeply warm sentiment, tempered by sly humor and taut sexual tension - and I'm left swooning, laughing, and heated up, all at once. In a word, irresistible.

(Note for the record: This is the film that has made me finally fall for John Wayne. I get it now.)

This always meant a great deal to my grandmother. It helped her to think of Ireland—which, along with praying the rosary and playing Gin Rummy, was her favourite thing to do. Sadly, it was the only film the two of us ever watched together. We did enjoy a lot of Family Feud though. Oh, how she hated Richard Dawson...

– Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Does that man have to kiss every damn woman he comes across?! He’s simply awful.

"It's just a mirage, brought on by your terrible thirst."

I think one of the things in Ford's cinema (alson Hawks) which is very unique is the free and comic tone, the calmness and coolness in his attitude toward the events of stories. The Quiet Man has also a unique charachteristic in Ford's films wich makes it a diifferent work: this is not a film centers around story, the body of The Quiet Man structures around moods and senses; the heaven-like village. It's like we are watching moving paintings.

That kiss... my god. 

I must’ve seen it in E.T. a dozen times growing up, but even that couldn’t prepare me for its sweeping grandeur.

For my money, the greatest kiss in cinema history (sorry Lady and the Tramp).

(... and while I’m talking about cinema’s greatest, John Wayne’s wardrobe in this picture is so bloody smart it could solve the Riemann hypothesis.)

I'll let you buy me a drink, at your wake! Ha!

This is more Irish than The Irishman and most of the Leprechaun pictures combined.

I found the actress portrayal of the female lead distracting. She was a bit spastic. Nice scenery and decent story.

I think one of the things in Ford's cinema (alson Hawks) which is very unique is the free and comic tone, the calmness and coolness in his attitude toward the events of stories. The Quiet Man has also a unique charachteristic in Ford's films wich makes it a diifferent work: this is not a film centers around story, the body of The Quiet Man structures around moods and senses; the heaven-like village. It's like we are watching moving paintings.

they just don’t make movies like this anymore

and frankly im pretty okay with that

This may be John Ford's and it is certainly John Wayne's best picture. Ford must have had a special feeling for this story, because it's one of those pictures where the chemistry of all involved seems to be perfect. Shot on location in Ireland in beautiful early 1950s color, this comic romance is populated with a veteran cast of Hollywood performers including Victor McLaglen, Mauren O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Mildred Natwick, and Ward Bond. Later generations may know it only from the story kiss scene inserted into the plotline of "E.T.", but it is a gem in its own right. Break out the Guiness!

and my journey thru Irish cinema studies begins...

the CUTEST, coordinated tandem-bike dismount, please welcome to the stage the Playfairs!

is Irish banter just negging and getting handsy...?

A melodrama of the good kind. Has aged so well. John Ford is a master of atmosphere, and this is one of the best illustrations of small towns ever put on film. John Wayne's the man. Maureen O'Hara is gorgeous with her flaming red hair!

Memorable quote:-

Mary Kate says to Michaleen - "Would you please have some water with the whiskey?"

Michaleen says "When I drink whiskey, I drink whiskey. When I drink water, I drink water.

just one for the fellas. some would try to cancel this film for its handling of female characters, but I would contend that it's just a historically accurate portrayal of the barbaric irish circa the 1920s

life is love, and love is liberty

Basis for future review:
The green, green stereotypes of Ireland and some archaic outlooks.

Why this film is so funny to me? I don't understand why characters act like that is so DUMB...

the tandem scene: i would like that your honor