[The Tall Men] is not as good as it should be, but will do till a better Western comes along. The male stars are all at home in oats opera.

The Tall Men is a great big Cinemascopic Western, excellent in its way and helped by Clark Gable and Robert Ryan.

... a mighty mild movie.

Even by 1955 standards, Raoul Walsh’s The Tall Men feels a little bit outdated. Despite that, its high production values, lush widescreen photography, and winning performances make it one of that year’s most entertaining westerns.