Review of Rio Grande (1950) by Jeff M — 02 May 2007

One of my favorite John Wayne and Maureen O'hara movies!

This review of Rio Grande (1950) was written by Jeff M on 02 May 2007.

Rio Grande has generally received positive reviews.

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By Greg W (4,011) on 14 Jun 2013

In this Ford's Western, part of a trilogy that also includes She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Wayne gets to play the tough biological and sociological…

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By Sanity Assassin ! (607) on 09 Aug 2008

John ford. as I was expecting it was shit. will never watch another john ford film again. cunt…

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By James H (4,675) on 07 Feb 2010

John Ford westerns are always good, but have always felt they are overrated…

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By Teemu L (51) on 07 Aug 2008

John Wayne beats the indians, his son becomes a man and his wife gets him back. Plot is not in main role in this movie, nor action or music…

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By Vera V (30) on 29 Sep 2010

This was my favorite of John Wayne-John Ford movies. Maureen O'Hara is a beautiful woman. Victor McLaglen is one fun actor…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 21 Mar 2009

The final installment of John Ford's cavalry trilogy, is as intelligent and entertaining as its predecessors…

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By Luis G (526) on 05 Feb 2009

A classic it may be; I still found it a bit boring…

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By A L (234) on 05 Feb 2014

Wow ummmmn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch.......its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By Sorin H (83) on 19 Jan 2009

A boy of 15 who stands up for his dignity - could something be more touching than that? Good old ballads but a bunch too many…

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By David D (2,198) on 23 Oct 2008

Part of John Ford's so-called cavalry trilogy and probably the most inconsequential, but that's what makes it so great…

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