: Shot in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the movie is lauded for its "handsome looking" production and well-paced action sequences.
: Some critics found the film's "potted history lesson" approach intelligent, while others felt it occasionally embellished historic events for dramatic effect. Tomahawk (1951)
: A minor criticism often cited is the use of a "strident" and "grating" opening narration, a style popular in post-war noirs that some feel doesn't mesh well with the Western genre. Availability & Media : Shot in the Black Hills of South
While generally well-regarded, reviews offer mixed takes on its execution: Availability & Media While generally well-regarded
“It looks and feels like a small and rushed project... while occasionally good, [Van Heflin] plays a different man that is not right for the story.” Blu-ray.com · 3 years ago
“Sherman paints some lovely images, packs in the action, tackles tough themes, coaxes solid performances from his cast and entertains all the way.” livius1.com
: Much like contemporary films Broken Arrow and Fort Apache , Tomahawk focuses on the injustices committed against the Sioux and the brutality of certain U.S. Cavalry members.
