Review of El Dorado (1966) by Casey T — 22 Dec 2009
In short, I preferred Rio Bravo. El Dorado is perhaps grittier, or at least more violent, but lacks the atmosphere that Hawks was able to cultivate with the original. James Caan is a better sidekick and a much more interesting character than Bravo's Colorado.
Mitchum's performance just doesn't do it for me though. Of course Wayne is good but I didn't feel as drawn to Cole Thorton as I did John T. Chance.
This review of El Dorado (1966) was written by Casey T on 22 Dec 2009.
El Dorado has generally received very positive reviews.
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