Big Jim McLain
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Movie Reviews of Big Jim McLain
Movie Review: oldefoggie
Summary: 4 Stars
Purchase arrived in a timely manner. Product was as expected. Would recommend to anyone, especially a John Wayne fan.Movie Review: An interesting Cold War era John Wayne movie
Summary: 3 Stars
Big Jim McLain is an interesting movie that is a result of the times it was made in, and that has to be considered when watching it. John Wayne is Jim McLain, an agent for the Un-American Committee searching for communists living in the United States. McLain, along with his partner Mal Baxter, are sent to Hawaii to find out who the Communist party leader there is as well as the ten secret party cells hiding out in the islands. Also, McLain falls in love with a woman he meets during the course of his investigation. This is a movie that is hard to explain; it needs to be seen to understand why. It was made in 1952, which is evident throughout. It might as well be a propaganda movie because of the stances taken, but don't get me wrong, that's why I'm recommending it. Big Jim McLain is entertaining, campy fun that is sometimes unintentionally funny. As well, the movie was filmed in Hawaii which looks gorgeous. So for a very entertaining look at a different time in American culture, check out Big Jim McLain.
In the title role, John Wayne plays government agent Jim McLain, a driven, dedicated man who stops at nothing in pursuit of his job. But at the same time, he's frustrated that the people he's trying to get to are protected by the US government and Constitution. Nancy Olson plays Nancy Vallon, a secretary who falls in love with McLain during his investigation and eventually get engaged. Their relationship provide some of the movie's lighter moments and surprisingly works pretty well. In one of his first bigger roles, James Arness plays Mal Baxter, McLain's partner who is as driven as Jim to stop communism because what happened to him fighting in Korea as a Marine. Much of the rest of the cast is an ensemble who McLain and Baxter come across while searching for the Communist party members in Hawaii. One that stands out is Veda Ann Borg as Madge, a woman who has involvement with the Communists and takes a liking to McLain.
The recently released DVD, in conjunction with the Duke's 100th birthday, features a good-looking standard presentation in B & W, two Warner Bros. cartoons "So You Want to Enjoy Life" and "The Super Snooper", and a theatrical trailer. So for an entertaining movie, if somewhat dated, but remember the time it was made, check out Big Jim McLain. It's a different sort of movie for the Duke, but don't let that scare you. And watch out for those Commies, they're cold blooded!
Movie Review: John wayne duke
Summary: 3 Stars
I think it was the way of life back then and i wish we had a little more of love for our country with us today. The movie is just about the time the {50s} that we was in and i like seeing the old cars and the great suits.. ha on the suits i got the movie and will see it many times more than Review: Big Jim McLainSummary: 3 Stars This is not one of the best acted movies BUT it is an important movie. The communist scare IS STILL REAL; especially today! I was a little kid the first time I saw it & it is funny how this movie has stayed with me for 55 years. I still like it!
Movie Review: BIG JIM MCLAIN
Summary: 3 Stars
As one of John Wayne earlier movies I found it very slow moving a long.