Review of Rio Grande (1950) by Brian G — 12 Jan 2007

Good Duke movie. Stars some of my favorites from the Quiet Man.

This review of Rio Grande (1950) was written by Brian G on 12 Jan 2007.

Rio Grande has generally received positive reviews.

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America reuninted after civil war fights with Apaches near the Mexican border. Western with a bit of melodramatic and comedy touch…

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By Teemu L (51) on 07 Aug 2008

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By Vincent G (206) on 04 Nov 2010

Pas le meilleur John Ford (ni le meilleur John Wayne)... mais les petites moues de Maureen O'Hara sont assez droles ^^…

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By Andy B (1,077) on 25 Oct 2008

I really really love this Movie, so many great bit...by all the Ford Stock, I think this is just as or a close second to SWAYR…

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Rio Grande is so empty, pointless and devoid of thrills that calling it a formulaic Western would be an overstatement…

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By Paul E (651) on 22 Feb 2009

I like a good western as well as the next man, and John Wayne fits into the genre perfectly…

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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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I urge any cinema lover to take the extra day to visit Monument Valley if you are in the Grand Canyon/Sedona area…

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By Brian S (2,291) on 22 May 2011

John Ford produced a great classic film from 1950 before he made The Quiet Man starring many of these cast members…

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