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3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 05/30/2022
One of its director's most well-known westerns, Howard Hawks' reactionary rebuke of "High Noon" is a macho yet sophisticated defense of American exceptionalism.
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3/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 10/02/2018
Rio Bravo is a spirited western but it overstays its welcome.
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2.5/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 07/08/2012
This film was virtually remade as El Dorado, even to the point of recasting crotchety old cowpoke Walter Brennan in the same role. That was played more broadly and for laughs, but each version has merit. And Dean Martin (unsurprisingly!) plays a very believable drunk...
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3.5/4
patjohnson76 - wrote on 11/28/2011
If you had to rank John Wayne's films, Rio Bravo would definitely rank near the top (but not better than The Searchers). The plot is fairly standard but Wayne is in top form, and he's joined by great supporting turns from Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, and Ricky Nelson. My only gripe is that the romance between Wayne and Dickinson blossoms into love practically overnight, but regardless, the rest of the action is solid.
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3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 11/22/2011
One of John Wayne's best westerns. It's just plain fun.
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3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 02/05/2011
A pretty standard Western plot is made riveting by an all-star cast. John Wayne and Dean Martin are equally commanding as the leads, but Walter Brennan, as a stuttering old cowboy, steals nearly every scene he is in. Of course, the film showcases Martin and co-star Ricky Nelson's fantastic singing, as well.
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3/4
Alex - wrote on 07/03/2007
A solid western that is actually very similar to to Rio Grande (in name and content). Wayne is exceptional and Martin is impressive as well. If you are a true western fan, you should have already seen this one. Recommended to all.
