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Rio Bravo (100%)

Plot: The final film by the legendary director Howard Hawks, released in 1970, found him paired with longtime leading man John Wayne in a story slightly similar to their more familiar Rio Bravo and <...( read more read more... )I>El Dorado. Set at the end of the Civil War, the story finds Wayne playing a Union army colonel who recovers some stolen gold and roots out a traitor. Though a little creaky (Hawks had been making films since 1926), Rio Lobo nevertheless has his trademark, crackling dialogue, appealing characters, and ensemble spirit among the cast. This was a worthy finish to a fantastic career by a first-rank filmmaker. --Tom Keogh

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  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 21, 2008
    Not as good as the similarly-titled Rio Bravo (or as good as El Dorado, for that matter) but this John Wayne western is still worth a look.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 17, 2008
    After the Civil War, Cord McNally searches for the traitor whose perfidy caused the defeat of McNally's unit and the loss of a close friend.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 17, 2007
    Considering how good 'Rio Bravo' is, was it really neccessary to remake it twice? This is the 2nd of Hawk's remakes, and to be honest, it's a rather flat film. To be fair, John Wayne is pretty good here, showing how relaxed he has become in these roles over the years (and despite being quite ill at the time), and some of the dialogue is brilliant (of course, it's a Hawks film) but the plain over-familiarity with the material ruins the experience completely, despite starting well (the scenes at the Train heist are cracking). Only recommended to Western enthusiasts and Hawks fans, which is doubly sad as this was to be Hawk's final film.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 8, 2007
    Great western. Jack Elam is a wonderful side kick and adds great comic relief. Can't go wrong with a movie with the Duke in it.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 14, 2007
    Fast-moving, exciting and totally engrossing of John Wayne western film. And Jack Elam is terrific in a delightful supporting role.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 12, 2006
    Not one of the better John Wayne western movies set at the end of the Civil War its a good movie but nothing to cheer about.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 13, 2006
    "Rio Lobo" is my fav
    John Wayne movie.
    But of course Jorge Rivero is
    another grand reason to watch it.

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  • Rated: (G)
  • Directed by: Howard Hawks
  • Genres: Western, Classics
  • Released: December 18, 1970
  • DVD Released: April 29, 2003

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