Despite a storyline that is sappier than the largest redwood tree we see in the film, Kirk Douglas rescues this northwest adventure yarn about an overly ambitious hustler who goes to northern California to make his fortune. This is not Douglas' best film, or anything near it, but he does make a very good scoundrel; the kind women love to swoon over. The script seems to be as tall as some of the trees as well; a very tall tale that needs quite a bit of suspended disbelief. However, the film is entertaining and i can recommend it as better than average viewing.
Review of The Big Trees
