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CodyZamboni Z Moving elegy to John Wayne, in his last movie, Fine supporting cast headed by Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, and Ron Howard, Nice turn of the century production design showing that Wayne's dying gunfighter no longer fits in the modern world, Over a period of 8 days, Wayne''s gunfighter plans to go out on his terms, with dignity and reknown intact. Knowing that Wayne was ill at the time of filming, and this was his swan song, amplifies the passing of his legend and of old school Hollywood Westerns, Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Arnoldo P Not only a fitting tribute to the Duke, John Wayne, in his final movie, it is also a tribute to two of the greatest actors of a generation, Lauren Bacall and Jimmy Stewart. Also notable, with great enjoyment, is the appearance of some great character actors of the small screen, including Ron Howard (Happy Days), Richard Boone (Have Gun Will Travel), Harry Morgan (M*A*S*H), and Scatman Crothers (Chico and the Man). Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Daniel S Corny, predictable, and unnecessary. Watching this movie without particular reverence for the big name actors and it’s like a high school play made into a movie. Hollywood being self-indulgent. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Logan D JB Books is an aging gunfighter dying of cancer. Deciding against experiencing severe pain later, he decides to go out shooting.The swan song of John Wayne, it's a tribute to his career that was full of westerns. Despite not having much you haven't seen if you've seen a lot of westerns, the film is charming and memorable. Wayne gives a subdued and heartfelt performance. Recommended Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Blu B You almost can't seperate the character from the legend of the actor that gives his last ride. That being said even if you don't know anything about Wayne or that this was his last film it's got such multi faceted layers of symbolism and commentary it's hard not be drawn in and engaged the entire way. From a historical setting of the turn of the century, the dying of the old ways, new inventions add a layer to something already filled with tons of commentary on death and finding ones place in society for yourself and others. On top of that for fans of the genre, the fact that this is a golden era star giving his his last performance in a New Hollywood picture is poetic in itself on top of mirroring Wayne's real life only a short time later. Fundamentally speaking what carries this is this all this adds such tremendous weight for a western in a short period of time and provides a perfect heavy pacing and excellent cinematography and acting. Everyone is really good but it's Wayne who really makes it something special especially for fans who know this is last ride. The only minor complaints are the editing is really good but could be tighter with it feeling like stuff just happens at points but do add character and commentary. It would've been nice to maybe see Wayne interact with his old foes more but it still works well. The music is also really good but it's not used that much because of how serious the tone is and rightfully so but it may have helped to use it a bit more. This isn't the type of Western that you would think it would be and is more so a character study drama than anything else with ahrdly any action save for the end. It's a great way for The Duke to go out. Everyone should give this a shot. All Time Classic. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Josh G A deep cut In the John Wayne filmography with a suddle but effect performance, aging and mortality are present and well represented in a simple effect, western masterpiece. Also incredible cast. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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