Review of North to Alaska (1960) by Jennifer W — 18 May 2013

John Wayne at his best wonderful comedy/romance/swashbuckle if thats the word seen it loads.

This review of North to Alaska (1960) was written by Jennifer W on 18 May 2013.

North to Alaska has generally received positive reviews.

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By Reddick F (31) on 04 Jan 2009

This is incredible comedy-adventure as well as John Wayne hangs up his stirrups, puts away his scowl, and reveals himself as an unexpectedly…

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By Tyler S (1,583) on 20 Mar 2008

This is a great western comedy featuring John Wayne as he is sent from Alaska o San Francisco to fetch a girl as a wife for his Alasken Gold…

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By Peter A (501) on 07 Nov 2008

The conflicts\ironies often drag out too long and the difficulties are solved too easily by huge fight scenes and John Wayne puts the surliest…

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By Dan U (132) on 12 Feb 2014

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By Jenn M (533) on 17 Jan 2009

The Duke starring in a movie based on a Johny Horton song. Or is it the other way around. Either way, both the movie and the song are great…

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By Justin W (775) on 27 Dec 2010

It's silly at times, and then just asinine at times. John Wayne is about the only thing keeping it afloat…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 23 Mar 2009

My absolute favorite!! I know I am weird…

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By Tommy H (334) on 29 Mar 2015

A romance movie disguised as a western. John Wayne seems like he had a good time with this one…

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By Sal L (83) on 24 Dec 2008

A Gotta See! If you hate John Wayne, westerns, or just old movies make an exception and see this…

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By Russell G (1,053) on 29 May 2008

Fun enough comedy, but I prefer my westerns more serious. Wayne is good as always, and the rest of the cast is pretty forgettable…

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