Review of Rio Grande (1950) by Ken S — 24 Jan 2008

Wayne's first appearance with Maureen O'Hara.

This review of Rio Grande (1950) was written by Ken S on 24 Jan 2008.

Rio Grande has generally received positive reviews.

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By Francis L (354) 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 Petros T (610) on 30 Sep 2017

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 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 Tom M (1,308) 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 Cassandra M (558) on 25 Oct 2008

Just hearing John Wayne say Rio Grande like he does is fun…

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By Alden D (31) on 14 Jul 2011

Typical Western from the team of John Ford and John Wayne. God Bless America…

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By David B (3,254) on 27 Dec 2010

A very decent western with a very compelling performance from Wayne…

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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 Ricky F (43) on 15 Dec 2013

A tender portrait of the bygone era American cavalry…

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By Manuel M (187) on 02 Aug 2008

Best sterke, zij het ietwat gedateerde western, waarin de indianen nog als de primitieve bad-guys afgeschilderd worden…

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