Critic Reviews
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Christopher Smith, Bangor Daily News (Maine)
A coming-of-age film of the toughest sort. Far from Wayne's best, but nevertheless a movie whose ending ignites a heated discussion.
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Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central
A forgotten masterpiece.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Warner Deluxe Edition, part of John Wayne's centennial celebration (May 2007), includes commentary from director Mark Rydell, reunion featurette of cast and crew, essay titled the Breaking of Boys and the Making of Men, and the theatrical trailer.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
I found much of the picture slow-going and the values it espouses suspect. Nevertheless.... (HD-DVD Edition)
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
Even with a closing that breaks with tradition, The Cowboys is not as eventful as one would have hoped for in a John Wayne movie.
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Bruce Dernas Asa Watts ("Long Hair")
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Colleen Dewhurstas Kate -
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Lonny Chapmanas Preacher
